AB2K6 Cosplay Chess Part 1

This year's cosplay chess game had a theme of Shounen vs. Shoujo. There was a bit of confusion as to what category characters really fit into and at one point Chi came out and had to explain that she couldn't play because she is considered Shounen in Japan and Shoujo here in the US.

Okay here's the line up:

For Team Shounen:
Rooks: Roxas, Kingdom Hearts 2
Cloud, Final Fantasy 7
Knights: Integra, Hellsing
Kira, Death Note
Bishops: Ichigo, Bleach
Lena, Slayers
King: Orochimaru, Naruto
Queen: Sunabe, Naruto
Pawns: Saske, Naruto
Ryoma, Prince of Tennis
Naruto, Naruto (duh)
Ed, Full Metal Alchemist
Miroku, InuYasha
Chidori, Full Metal Panic
L, Death Note
Itachi, Naruto

For Team Shoujo:
Rooks: Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Moon
Sailor Mercury, Sailor Moon
Knights: Oscar, Rose of Versailles
Princess Tutu, Princess Tutu (duh)
Bishops: Miraki, Descendents of Darkness
Cho Hakkai, Saiyuki
King: Anthy, Revolutionary Girl Utena
Queen: Utena, Revolutionary Girl Utena (yup, duh again)
Pawns: Watari, Descendants of Darkness
Hitomi, Vision of Escaflowne
Yuki, Fruits Basket
Tohru, Fruits Basket
Ayame, Fruits Basket
Unknown female character (sorry guys I couldn't figure out who she was and there is no list of the participating characters anywhere.)
Kenshin, Rurouni Kenshin

Before the game even started, Saske protested at being on the same team as his brother and demanded that Kenshin switch sides with him. Kenshin being unhappy at being classified as Shoujo jumped at the opportunity and they switched places. Naruto must have put on a large growth spurt because he was one of the taller characters on the board. Unfortunately this gave him plenty of reason to torment his poor pawn, Edward Elric. Luckily the state alchemist had brought his suitcase and could use it to boost him to Naruto's height.

Fight 1: Ayame vs. Miroku
Miroku has stars in his eyes when he sees the beauty of Ayame, his long flowing hair his graceful movements. Unfortunately for him Inuyasha and Songo are watching from the sidelines and take exception to his flirting they knock Miroku out and leave him to the tender mercies of Ayame and his assistant. Immediately they start making plans as to what outfits he might look good in.. sailor suits, maid outfits, maybe a nurse. Ayame's assistant drags Mirkou off, determined to find a good look for him.
Ayame Wins!

Fight 2: Integra vs. Ayame
Oh no, Integra has summoned Alucard to deal with Ayame. She must have seen his delicate pale skin and how he gently held his parisole to keep the sun off and assumed he was a vampire. Luckily for Ayame, Shigure and Yuki are there to protect him and help him escape the danger.
Integra Wins!

Fight 3: Integra vs. Oscar
Integra challenges Oscar in a duel and her fancy footwork easily takes care of him.
Integra Wins!

Fight 4: Hitomi vs. Integra
Hitomi calls Van and Integra calls Alucard to battle, but Anderson shows up and distracts Alucard for long enough for Van to strike Integra down.
Hitomi Wins!

Fight 5: Ichigo vs. Hitomi
Van shows up to protect Hitomi and Ichigo kills him on the spot but refuses to attack a girl. Hitomi takes Van's body and leaves the stage.
Ichigo Wins!

Fight 6: Ichigo vs. Sailor Jupiter
Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Mars tag team Ichigo and it seems they are winning, but Ichigo transformes into a half-hollow and kills Jupiter. Apparently Hollows don't care if you're a girl or not.
Ichigo Wins!