First move
Episode 2 · 2009-07-09

- Animation
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Drama
- Mystery
- Crime
Episode overview
After dinner is over, Maria reads a letter she says she received from Beatrice earlier. The contents stipulate that Beatrice will take everything the Ushiromiya family owns if no one can solve the witch's cryptic epitaph. While Kinzo's sons and daughters try to ask him what this is about, they are not able to enter his study. The rest of the night has the adults staying up still discussing the family inheritance while the children retreat to the guesthouse. That night, George gives Shannon an engagement ring, and asks her to give her reply the next day. The following morning, six people have gone missing, and Natsuhi is informed of a strange symbol drawn on the outdoor tool shed. When she goes to investigate with Kanon and Genji, they find the missing six people brutally murdered inside. After Genji goes to fetch Dr. Nanjo to inspect the bodies, Battler, Jessica and George follow and see the horrific scene themselves. Among the dead are Krauss, Rudolf, Kyrie, Rosa, Gohda, and Shannon.
23 minutes
Season 1 episodes
1. Opening2009-07-02
2. First move2009-07-09
3. Dubious move2009-07-16
4. Blunder2009-07-23
5. Fool's mate2009-07-30
6. Middle game2009-08-06
7. Early queen move2009-08-13
8. Week square2009-08-20
9. Skewer2009-08-27
10. Accept2009-09-03
11. Back rank mate2009-09-10
12. Castling2009-09-17
13. Gambit2009-09-24
14. Positional play2009-10-01
15. Isolated Pawn2009-10-08
16. Queening Square2009-10-15
17. Promotion2009-10-22
18. Swindles2009-10-29
19. End Game2009-11-05
20. Zugzwang2009-11-12
21. Prophylaxis2009-11-19
22. Problem Child2009-11-26
23. Breakthrough2009-12-03
24. Adjourn2009-12-10
25. Forced move2009-12-17
26. Sacrifice2009-12-24