Nicolas C.'s king takes F1, leaving E1 behind. Bone Archer answers by moving the king from E8 to F7, and nicolas C. slides the rook across the board, from H1 to H3.

With dungeon cunning, Bone Archer brings the bishop to H2. Nicolas C. claims the enemy bishop by landing on H2.

Bone Archer's bishop advances from B5 to D7. Nicolas C. advances the pawn from B2 to B3; then bone Archer sets the pawn on C3, watching every square.

Without hurry or fear, Nicolas C. places the queen on D3. In that instant, Backstab: one of Bone Archer's pieces vanishes without a trace.

From the dark, Bone Archer pushes the queen to B6. Nicolas C.'s knight takes F3, leaving G1 behind, while bone Archer answers by moving the king from F7 to G7.

Nicolas C. claims the enemy knight by landing on G5.

Stealth. Nicolas C.'s trap leaves Bone Archer confused.

Bone Archer's queen reaches F2 and threatens Nicolas C.'s king.

Nicolas C. captures the enemy queen: the king leaps from F1 to F2.

Bone Archer's pawn advances from F6 to F5. From H7, Nicolas C.'s rook forces Bone Archer to defend.

Bone Archer sets the king on F8, watching every square, while without hurry or fear, Nicolas C. places the queen on C4. From the dark, Bone Archer pushes the king to E8.

Nicolas C. gives check with the queen on F7.

Bone Archer answers by moving the king from E8 to D8. Nicolas C. captures the pawn on E7 and leaves Bone Archer in check.

Nicolas C. activates Backstab and silently removes a threat from Bone Archer.

With dungeon cunning, Bone Archer brings the king to C8. Nicolas C. delivers the final mate from C7.