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For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers photo prompt.
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“I’m bored with this game Henry”, said Queen Matilda, “take them on in battle or walk away”.
“I agree dearest,” said the King, “it needs resolving”.
The King met with his Knights.
“Your Majesty,” said Sir Thomas, “the Rooks have flown, a sign of impending calamity. It’s expedient we throw down the gauntlet”.
Henry’s army faced its enemy across the valley. The Bishop, mounted upon his steed before the heavily armoured Pawns, made the sign of the cross.
“For God, King and country, go forward” commanded Sir Thomas.
The battle was quick. Henry was victorious. He faced his battle-weary soldiers.
“Checkmate” he yelled.
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Prod a Froggie, if you dare, to visit the squares!
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PHOTO PROMPT © Jennifer Pendergast
Nothing quite like a man who takes his games seriously! Lovely telling, Keith.
Indeed! Thanks, Jodi.
boom!
Oh, yes!
Vive le roi Henry! Great action scene — but I wonder where in all that mess do you see a chess game? 🙂
Me too, Christine!
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Haha! Must be fun playing all sorts of board games with this guy!
Indeed, cheers Dale!
A fine gambit and a crushing victory
Indeed it was!
A bloodless battle. Wish they were all that way 🙂
I couldn’t agree more.
I feel like I fell down the rabbit hole with your wonderful animation of a pretty stoic game. Well done, Keith!
What a lovely comment, thank you, Lisa!
My pleasure, Keith.
Well I know a little bit about chess, and just enough to appreciate this wonderful fiction here. Also, ona. side note, this loine reminded me of life, “take them on in battle or walk away…” because the easy, boring life is sometimes somethign to walk away from – and so I love the engagement and action you gave us
Thanks so much for your generous words, Prior.
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Dear Keith,
That’s certainly taking Chess to new levels. Entertainment at its finest.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks so much, Rochelle!
Well played!
Thanks, Mimi!
Live chess. Great story, Keith.
Thank you so much, Will.
nicely weaved …loved it
That’s kind of you, thanks so much.
A very well told story Keith.
Thanks so mush, Sadje!
You’re very welcome my friend
another great story. thanks for sharing.
Good writing! I enjoyed your story. Clever!
I’m pleased! Thank you so much.
Masterful story telling – enjoyed very much. Thank you!
Those darn Rooks. Never know when they’ll turn tail and run.
Great game and fun. I beat my computer at chess once! Now it automatically cheats….
When the men on the chessboard get up and tell you where to go ….. bravo, dear Keith. Very fine storytelling! ♔
Wise words from the Queen there.
Excellent!
Cry God for Harry, England and St George! Fun story, Keith
Hallelujah!