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Day 3 - McGonagall vs Weasley

Today's setup comes straight out of the first Harry Potter we all dearly love

In 1991, Minerva McGonagall enchanted an enormous Wizard's Chessboard in the Underground Chambers acting as security for the Philosopher's Stone.

When Harry, Ron, and Hermione encountered the Chessboard while trying to beat Prof. Quirrell to the Stone, Harry played as one of the black Bishops, Hermione as a Rook, and Ron as a Knight. Using his extensive knowledge of chess, Ron managed to get himself, Harry, and Hermione across, ultimately sacrificing himself to the White Queen so that Harry could checkmate the King.

Not only did Prof. McGonagall fail her enchantment (which was supposedly better than stockfish), she almost killed 3 children by doing so. Great job Minerva.

Today's setup comes straight out of this powerful scene in the first movie of the epic franchise.

Relive it in our demo today!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1803410/Checkmate_Showdown/