Spawn of the Matriarch

The Queen's Gambit

Spawn of the Matriarch


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