From H8, our hero's rook forces Bone Archer to defend.

Bone Archer's king advances from E8 to F7. our hero advances the rook from H8 to A8, while bone Archer sets the pawn on G2, watching every square.

Without hurry or fear, our hero places the king on F2. From the dark, Bone Archer pushes the bishop to D3.

A clean strike: our hero's king topples the pawn on G2.

Bone Archer gives check with the queen on C6.

our hero slides the king across the board, from G2 to F2. Bone Archer's queen reaches C5 and threatens our hero's king.

With a steady hand, our hero brings the king to E1, while bone Archer's king advances from F7 to G7. From A8 to A7, our hero's rook swallows Bone Archer's pawn.

Bone Archer moves the queen from C5 to A7 and topples our hero's rook.

our hero is forced to flee. Bone Archer holds the field.