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## The Ballad of the Knight and the Rogue Bishop

Sing, Muse, of a battle most strange and absurd,
A chessboard clash, where kings were unnerved!
On squares of ebony and ivory bright,
A war waged fiercely, day and through night.

King to G3, a desperate plea,
Then Knight to F2, swiftly and free!
King flees to F4, a panicked retreat,
While Knight takes H1, oh what a feat!
King to E5, a desperate stand,
Knight to E4, takes a firm command.

*C'est magnifique!* the spectators cry,
As Knight takes C2, and victory's nigh!
King to B3, a pitiful sight,
While Queen to A7, shines ever so bright.
Rook to G7, a menacing stare,
King to A4, lost in despair.

Rook to D7, a powerful blow,
Rook to B8, a graceful flow.
King to F7, a final stand,
King to A5, upon the sand.
Rook to G8, a bishop's demise,
Bishop to H6, under darkened skies.

Rook to E8, a stunning display,
Knight to F6, leads the fray.
Rook to E6, a strategic design,
Knight takes D7, in that same line.
Rook to E8, a majestic sweep,
Queen to G1, from slumber deep.

Knight takes G1, a noble deed,
Knight to F6, plants a lethal seed.
Rook to F1, with a mighty crash,
Knight to D4, moves with a flash.

*Sacré bleu!* a pawn falls with grace,
Knight to G3 takes its place.
Knight to H5, a wicked gleam,
Knight to F3, it seems a dream.

Knight to D4, a daring quest,
Rook to B6, put to the test.
Rook to E7, a final assault,
King to A6, completely distraught.

Knight takes H6, a gruesome sight,
Rook to B7, bathed in pale light.
Knight to C6, a cunning plan,
Rook to D7, by a skillful hand.

Rook takes D7, a decisive strike,
Knight takes D7, in the pale moonlight.
Knight takes D8, with a mournful sigh,
King to E7, ready to die.

Rook to B8, a final embrace,
King takes D7, leaves not a trace.
Knight to G8, a spectral scene,
King to B7, a ghostly queen.

King to A8, the end is near,
Checkmate! A final tear.

**Moral: Even in the face of overwhelming odds, a cunning strategy and a dash of absurdity can lead to victory – or at least, a truly memorable game of chess.**

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