Up and down, side to side,

Up and down, side to side, That’s the rook’s favourite ride! Diagonal, to and fro, That’s the way the bishop goes! Put them together — what do you mean? We get the mighty, powerful queen! Straight and diagonal — she can do it all, The strongest piece standing tall! Two and one — that’s the spell! Two and one — makes an L! Jump, turn, land just right — That’s how I move the knight! Two and one — loud and proud! Jump it high above the crowd! Over pieces? Yes I might! That’s the power of the knight! One step forward, one step back, One step side to side on track. One step diagonal, soft and slow, Careful where the king will go. And hear this rule — it’s set in stone: A king can never face his own. Too close together? That’s not right! They must keep one clear square in sight. No king to king, they never cling — Protect your space, protect the king! Guard the board… Think ahead… Watch the moves Use your head Is he trapped? Is there space? Can the king escape this place…? No more moves… no escape… The king has met his fate… CHECKMATE