Fred Basset by Alex Graham for December 11, 2024

Queen took king, eh Fred?

Ouch! Not only did the Queen take the King, she did it with ease. Just walked in from the kitchen. No studying the board. No thinking about her move. Just BOOM! Checkmate! Your done!

One way to keep him from getting under foot in the kitchen.

Queen’s gambit

At least Mr. Dear can still play with the vicar…. Until one of tgem falls asleep during the game ;-)

He should count his blessings. After all, he did marry a smart lady.

Mrs. Dear is quite a multi tasker!

Fred we also call that "Well Played " ;-)

Perhaps if he did the vacuuming it would ease his mind up a bit, and the best move will just come to him, lol.

Love it! She’s not even fully concentrating on the game, and still whipped his behind

I think you’re outclassed, Mr. Dear. Set up the board and try again.

Done while she is also preparing a meal … whew, that’s gotta sting the old pride.

The original chess pieces, called chaturanga, were invented in India in the 6th century CE. The pieces represented military units from that time, including:Raja: KingMantri: MinisterGajah: War elephantAshva: HorseRatha: ChariotPadati: FootsoldierThe role of Mantri changed in European versions of the game when Eleanor of Aquitaine and Isabella I of Espana showed the power the queen possessed.

I knew someone who learnt chess on line. He was really chuffed when he won his first match – until he realised his opponent was 6 years old.

Nimzo-Indian Defense.

I might win if I play him! 5 -512 is my record. But in Chinese Chess it is 2 – 0.

Good for Mrs Dear