halse accepts chernishov checkmate

In a move that surprised no one on Saturday, Stephanie Halse conceded the game against Michael Chernishov, thus accepting the match and posting a final result of Chernishov-Chernishov checkmate. A review of the game, which extended over two years, indicated early strong movement of the Queen, with no suggestion of any defensive play on the part of the supposedly opposing King. The midgame was characterised by long-distance piece movement, particularly on weekends and holidays. Recently the focus of the game has been on a cluster of squares in the southern region of the board. While without doubt the final result represents a Chernishov victory, analysts noted end stage moves indicated the match essentially amounted to a mutual surrender. This is a game they'll be talking about for years.

Congratulations Stephanie and Michael Chernishov... it was a great wedding. Welcome to the family, Michael!