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 © Joseph May | Year Posted 2012
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