Warriors poised for battle Rank, file, diagonal White facing black Enemies...attack! Fianchetto! Defend the king Murderous bishop menacing Knight fork from below Elegant thrust, crushing blow Virulent skewer smites and pins Mate threat! But brute force never wins Stave off, fight back Unmask the counterattack! Pawn takes rook! Interpose, extricate Lure, force, eliminate Capture, seize Adverse king en prise! Feel the cold embrace of the Black Queen