resilient monarch amidst fallen pawns [chess]

aggression battle battlefield beat board challenge challenger checker chess compete competition concept conceptual conquer fish fun game gravel green king leaf leafs marble occupations pawn piece pieces protect protection scree stone strategic strategy resilient monarch fallen pawns set deep blue backdrop hints vegetation tableau unfolds stone-strewn battleground clear glass water stands central tiny refuge solitary white piece scattered defeated black suggesting fierce ended loyal stand vigilant forming protective circle besieged ready defend