Without hurry or fear, Alfonso M. places the pawn on B3. From the dark, Rat pushes the knight to E5; then alfonso M.'s pawn takes E3, leaving E2 behind.

Rat answers by moving the pawn from G6 to G5, and right after that alfonso M. slides the queen across the board, from D1 to E2. With dungeon cunning, Rat brings the king to D8.

With a steady hand, Alfonso M. brings the queen to A6. In that instant, Backstab: one of Rat's pieces vanishes without a trace.

Rat's king advances from D8 to E8. From A6 to A3, Alfonso M.'s queen swallows Rat's pawn.

Rat sets the pawn on E6, watching every square. A clean strike: Alfonso M.'s queen topples the pawn on C5.

Rat's knight reaches F3 and threatens Alfonso M.'s king.

From G2 to F3, Alfonso M.'s pawn swallows Rat's knight.

Alfonso M. wraps a piece in Stealth; Rat passes through the square without seeing it.

Rat answers by moving the king from E8 to F7.

Neither Alfonso M. nor Rat claims victory. A draw on the board.