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The Never Ending Quest - Episode 35876

Not only would Josh be liable to be captured next move, but the act of moving the capturing pawn from the Queen's file would give Her Majesty increased freedom of movement. How would the Doctor respond?

After some thought, he moved Josh to the only safe square: QB4. But that allowed the Black Knight on KB3 to capture the pawn on KN4, levelling up material. (The Knight was safe from capture by the White Queen, being protected by a Bishop.) As the Knight moved into its square, the pawn simply vanished, to go they knew not where.

White's King side was now looking rather open. If the Doctor was ever to castle, it would have to be on the Queen's side.

Recent moves:
9. P-KN4 P-Q3
10 N-QB4 NxP(KN4)

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