CHESS

Life is like a chess it's full of thrill
There are trials to overcome and enemies to conquer
The King must stay alive or the fight is lost
The Queen is star and powerful the most

The Bishops are cunning with tricks and politics
The Knights are deceptive with complicated tactics
The Towers are intimidating with sweeping powers
The pawns are not to be ignored 'til the game is over

Controlling the center is among the basic objectives
Pieces must be mobile or your attacks becomes passive
Never exchange pieces if you don't see any advantage
Castling too early or too late is bad, you better believe

Don't expose the queen too early or you will regret
There are forks and traps outthere, avoid it before its too late
The pawns must be utilized by connecting inwards
Retreating is not allowed pawns only move forward

Be careful of pins it costs you mobility
Be ready to sacrifice when necessary to secure a clear victory
Avoid moves without a purpose its just waste of time
Your enemy is very wise always bear in mind

Be careful of poisoned pieces never capture it
If you are too trigger happy you will taste quick defeat
Because chess is game for those with sharp minds
The field are laid with traps and full of land mines

It was once said that Chess is the battle of the brains
We can certainly add its also a battle of wit and patience
Who ever underestimates his enemy is a sure loser
Those who analyze carefully called the true masters.

By : Jun Abines