The Queen's Gambit

Warriors poised for battle
Rank, file, diagonal
White facing black
Enemies...attack!

Fianchetto!
Defend the king
Murderous bishop menacing
Knight fork from below
Elegant thrust, crushing blow

Virulent skewer smites and pins
Mate threat!
But brute force never wins
Stave off, fight back
Unmask the counterattack!

Pawn takes rook!

Interpose, extricate
Lure, force, eliminate
Capture, seize
Adverse king en prise!

Feel the cold embrace of the Black Queen