Checkmate

His army was poised for the kill
 This victory would give him such a thrill
 But a shocking defeat did await
  As the Queen took his knight for checkmate!

 
 Victory goes to the player
  who makes the next to last mistake
  So in any game you undertake
  Make sure you move with care 
  Or the agony of defeat you'll have to bear
  
" Victory goes to the player who makes the next to last mistake"
--  Chessmaster -  Savielly Grigorievitch Tartokower --
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Guzzi Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Congrad's on your win. Happy hoildays. Light & Love
Connelly Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations on your win Joseph. :-)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 4:45 AM
Congrats on your winning spot Joseph xx
May Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 5:08 AM
Thank you Mandy
A   Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Joseph, Congratulations with your winning poem... always~PD
May Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 5:07 AM
thank you PD
Kearley Avatar
December 9, 2012 at 2:07 AM
Very wise write...I will have to remember this...
May Avatar
December 10, 2012 at 7:48 PM
thanks Dan
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