Dark Side of the Horse by Samson for December 04, 2020

Mate.

Slick move, Horace.

And now you’re just losing it.

The equine version of castling?

Working on his knight moves.

Ah yes. The old distraction by diplomacy trick.

Just hope that she doesn’t swap over to the other side and then beat you anyway.

That is a whole different game with much more complicated rules

The King’s Gambit?

Rook-y mistake

Game canceled due to rein…?

Perhaps it’s a case of stalemate…?

That works, but it might take more than an arm (hoof) around the shoulder.

Ok, ok, Horace, stop horsing around!

This works on several levels. I always remember the anti-hero in movies, who switches sides when the hero’s victory looks certain. I believe “The Princess Bride” had such a character.

His move is to make the moves on her.

Nice move, Horace!

Well played, Horace.

Learn from your loss.

Careful, that’s fraternizing with the enemy…

Looks like he’s up by a bishop – how is he losing?

Now he’s on the winning side. (also on the right side)