our hero captures the enemy bishop: the queen leaps from D1 to G4.

Geist gives check with the rook on E5.

our hero slides the king across the board, from E1 to D1. Geist's rook reaches F1 and threatens our hero's king.

With a steady hand, our hero brings the king to D2. After toppling the bishop on C1, Geist threatens our hero's king.

our hero advances the king from D2 to D3. Geist's knight falls on G4 and tears the queen from our hero.

our hero captures the enemy pawn: the king leaps from D3 to D4.

Geist's rook reaches F4 and threatens our hero's king.

our hero's king takes D3, leaving D4 behind. Check from Geist: the knight plants itself on C5.

our hero slides the king across the board, from D3 to C3; then with dungeon cunning, Geist brings the pawn to B2. With a steady hand, our hero brings the rook to A2.

From the shadows, Backstab. Geist loses a piece to our hero's blade.

Geist's rook advances from F4 to F1; then our hero advances the rook from A2 to C2. Geist sets the knight on F2, watching every square.

Without hurry or fear, our hero places the knight on E2. Geist gives check with the rook on E3.

our hero's king takes D4, leaving C3 behind. Geist's rook reaches E4 and threatens our hero's king.

our hero slides the king across the board, from D4 to C3. Mate. Geist closes the net and our hero falls on D1.