Checkmate

At school my teacher, Ms Natalie, is always trying to teach us new things (that's good, because it's school).  A few of my friends have gotten really into Chess during free time.  Dad has always said that he enjoys chess and that Uncle David is really good at chess.  Still, I never wanted to play chess at school - I did not know how the pieces moved.

In only a few minutes at home and a quick lesson from Dad, I now love chess.  I love the silly names of the pieces (pawn, bishop, rook - what are those things) and playing.  While Dad is a great chess teacher, he's not very good and I was able to beat him twice the first day!

The next day, I wanted a bigger challenge...

 So, via video chat and with the assistance of Dad to move the black pieces, I was able to combat Grandpa even though he was in St Louis.  Grandpa turned out to be a difficult opponent - his slow pace of moving and skill overpowered my King and left me in Checkmate.  A rematch with a clock is in the planning.

Even Amelia liked watching and learning chess (you can see her pink arm in the right side of the pictures above).  Her favorite part: yelling CHECK really loudly.

So, if you want to help tutor the next Grand Master or practice your en passant (although I have no idea what that move is), lets set up a game.

Peace out,
Phin