Attempt a master's gambit

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From: A Game of Chess (Social Action)


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You played against a chess master in New Newgate. They undid your defences with subtle attacks you only understood long after you lost the game. Can you recall them?

Unlocked with  exactly 1, ,  them (1)

Locked with  2

Your friend needs  at most 1,  [you] (1)


When Sent

Stones against Amber

The board was the cobbles of your cell floor. The two of you passed hours waging little wars; you lost most. […] But losing was exciting: killing blows coming from […] apparently nonthreatening pieces. You'll try one of those strategies here.

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In Messages Tab

Your friend will receive:

Prisonwindowsmall.png [Your name] attempted a gambit they learned from an imprisoned chess master!

Redirects to: A Game of Chess (Social Action)

Challenge Results

Winner will receive:

Your chess match with [Loser] continues. You've come nearer to capturing their King, imprisoning them in a dark hole, and throwing away the key.

Loser will receive:

Your chess match with [Winner] continues. Were the opposing chessmen considered Constables and Criminals, your King would be closer to imprisonment after this skirmish.