Monkey Raptor V.2

Onegaishimasu. 🙂‍↕️ Hi. 👋 I played the offence side of the pieces. My opponent, the defence, was quite aggressive – thought one was the offence. Thus I surmised, Mm. Yes, yes. ⬅️ Quite a delay, that. 🤔 Then, I shall employ that lad's energy. Perfect. Now I'll just gently redirect your queen over there… set your horse loose from the barn… Ah. And... the bishop on g6 was the peak of the nage-waza. Come now, you've forgotten your king. Let me help you lie down. You can use your left and right arrows on your keyboard or use the mouse scroll to see the moves back and forth on the chessboard. But first, click the board. Nage-waza (投げ技) means throwing technique — a broad term used across Japanese martial arts to describe techniques that off-balance and project the opponent, regardless of whether it’s done with redirection, disruption, or sheer force. In judo, jujutsu, or karate, we throw. In aikido, they throw themselves, we're merely a guide. Arig...

(Horse screech sound.) 2026 Chinese Zodiac The Chinese zodiac for 2026 marks the Year of the Horse — specifically, the Yang Fire Horse . This year is governed by the Yang Fire element. But only after 17th February 2026. Overview The Horse holds the seventh position in the Chinese zodiac's 12‑year cycle, situated between the Snake and the Goat. Each sign repeats every 12 years, though the elemental pairing (like Fire Horse) only recurs every 60 years, making it quite distinct. The Horse is associated with energy, ambition, motion, and boldness. Fire Horse years in particular are historically known for intensity and dramatic shifts — both good and ill . Yang Energy In Chinese philosophy, Yang represents the bright, active, assertive side of the Taijitu symbol. It is the outward‑moving force — associated with light, heat, activity, and expression — contrasting the more reflective Yin. A Yang Fire year is marked by action , courage , and fierce momentum . It encourag...