Go over when he beckons?

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From: A Game of Chess - Venderbight

'Yes, you,' he hisses. 'The pieces told me your name. They say you are looking for the Red-Handed Queen. The one with the knife. Play me.'

Challenge information

Broad, Watchful 77

• 53 - very chancy (41%)
• 66 - chancy (51%)
• 79 - modest (61%)
• 92 - very modest (71%)
• 104 - low-risk (81%)
• 117 - straightforward (91%)
• 129 - straightforward (100%)
  

Success

Checkmate.

He's a cunning opponent. But you are tireless and dogged and brilliant. He topples his king with one finger, and without looking up recites a list of names. Perhaps you can make something of them...

• Watchful is increasing…
• Ambition: Nemesis is increasing… (+4 CP)

Failure

A merciless assault

Try as you might, you cannot defend your pieces from his merciless knight and his inquisitorial bishops. They fall by one, until you bow out gracefully.

• Watchful is increasing…
• Nightmares is increasing… (+1 CP)