'A gentleman invites a lady to his castle for a friendly game of chess. To his

surprise, she proves to be an excellent opponent with ample experience in this

field. The game drives hard into the night, where it finally ends in a draw.

However, it looks like they're both winners in the end, if you know what I mean!!

This is the first song I'd written (May 1991) for the LP. Crunchy, driving

rhythms provide a great backdrop for the 'theatre-like' vocal performance. A fine

pair of solos I must say.'



Good evening and welcome to a test of the minds

This match begins as our thoughts begin to grind

I send a pawn towards you, a subtle piece of my attack

Pondering the next move, I guess you'll never know unless you try it

Knight jumps queen if you know what I mean

Anticipation of the final scene

Knight jumps queen, so get prepared

For this checkmate has been happily declared

As the knight jumps the queen

You have made selections, a white castle crumbles at your feet

To Counter the men in black, your moves must all be elite

A bishop takes a rook and this cuts him down to size

This is no tailor-made situation

I guess I have some real competition for once

Knight jumps queen if you know what I mean

Anticipation of the final scene

Knight jumps queen, so get prepared

For this checkmate has been happily declared

As the knight jumps the queen

Hours and hours to a stalemate, this game has come to a close

Could it end without a climax betwwen to exhausted foes

Night-time's falling on the castle, it's bringing in another day

The concentration was impossible, I never had a doubt I wouldn't win it from you

Knight jumps queen if you know what I mean

Anticipation of the final scene

Knight jumps queen, so get prepared

For this checkmate has been happily declared

As the knight jumps the queen