From A1 to A3, our hero's rook swallows Giant Rat's bishop.

Giant Rat gives check with the knight on F3.

our hero advances the king from E1 to E2, while giant Rat sets the pawn on D5, watching every square. From A3 to A5, our hero's rook swallows Giant Rat's pawn.

Giant Rat moves the knight from F3 to H2 and topples our hero's pawn.

A clean strike: our hero's rook topples the pawn on A6.

Giant Rat answers by moving the king from E8 to D7. Check: our hero tightens the net by bringing the rook to A7.

With dungeon cunning, Giant Rat brings the king to D6. With a steady hand, our hero brings the rook to H7. Check from Giant Rat: the pawn plants itself on F3.

From E2 to E3, our hero's king swallows Giant Rat's pawn.

our hero activates Backstab and silently removes a threat from Giant Rat.

Giant Rat sets the pawn on C3, watching every square. A clean strike: our hero's rook topples the knight on H2.

From the dark, Giant Rat pushes the king to C5. our hero's rook takes C2, leaving H2 behind; then giant Rat answers by moving the king from C5 to B4.

From B2, our hero's rook forces Giant Rat to defend.

Giant Rat advances to B2 and claims our rook.

our hero is forced to flee. Giant Rat holds the field.