The Bishop

FineB

A spiritual presence in a chess game,

It attacks and captures pieces with grace,

Sliding throughout the chessboard in diagonal motion,

It's rapid speed can be felt within every space.

  • Author: FineBul (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 7th, 2020 03:58
  • Comment from author about the poem: My observations on the Bishop in Chess.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 16
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Comments6

  • Neville


    well that's the Bishop sorted ..... good n proper....................

    • FineB

      Thanks Neville,

      The last game I played the Bishop was tricky until my King took him.

      Keep writing ✍ and safe during lockdown.
      FineB

    • Goldfinch60

      Most bishops slide diagonally, avoiding trouble and conflict.

      Andy

      • FineB

        Yes Andy.

        Tis challenging a Bishop's life on and off the chessboard.

        Much easier to be part of the congregation being led.

        Keep writing ✍ and safe during lockdown.
        FineB

      • orchidee

        Bishops in battles! 'God is on our side' both sides say. Doh!

        • FineB

          Hi Orchidee,

          I'LL agree with you on that one.

          Keep writing ✍ and safe during lockdown.
          FineB

        • dusk arising

          One's bishop should always be respected and brought into play only when a successful mating may take place.

          Oh... you were basing this on chess.... i was thinking of...... oh well.

          • FineB

            Hi duskarising

            All based on Chess.

            A real life bishop well life is a constant spiritual battle.

            Keep writing ✍ and safe during these challenging times.
            FineB

          • ANGELA & BRIAN

            ANGELA HERE = Thanks for another Saga in your *Odes to Chessology* Because I can multitask I often find I have a better overview of the Game thanBRIAN who is technically a more experienced player. ! With two Bishops one commands all the Black & White squares in both an attacking & defensive mode. For Beginners _ because of its diagonal mode of attack it is difficult to see where it will strike next ! An unguarded QUEEN is often the victim of a BISHOP early in a game between Novices ! Atacking Knights & Bishops are two Pieces I teach youngsters to be very wary of ! Chess can teach us many lessons iin Real Life ~ AMEN

            Blessings & Joy & Peace with Love
            Angela - Brian & Smokey 💛💛💛

          • FineB

            HI Angela, Brian and Smokey.

            Thank you.

            The Bishop doesn't worry me, it's rhe Knight that can be my Achilles heel in a game at times if Im not too careful.

            Keep writing ✍ and safe all of you during lockdown.
            FineB



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