Indeed, Sarah could say confidently that the game wasn't just back to equal, but a draw could be concluded right after this. After all, Irene managed to trick Anna into getting all of her pawns, and in return, the older woman sneakily locked down Anna's king on the edge of the board.
Now, the game would end with a perpetual check, as Anna's king could only escape to one square while Irene could repeat the move forever.
Of course, Anna saw this instantly. The moment the move was on the board, she groaned out loud, covering her face in regret and disbelief. She didn't even care about the noise that she made here, just watching how everything unfolded in front of her eyes with utter shock.
"So, are you going to accept the draw, Anna?" Irene suddenly spoke, and the dimple on her cheeks when the woman smiled would be enough to melt even the most cold-blooded heart in the world.
