In the game of chess, perpetual check is a situation in which one player can force a draw by an unending series of checks. Such a situation typically arises when the player who is checking cannot deliver checkmate; while failing to continue the series of checks gives the opponent at least a chance to win. A draw by perpetual check is no longer one of the rules of chess. However, such a situation will eventually result in a draw by either threefold repetition or the fifty-move rule, but usually players agree to a draw (Burgess 2000:478).A ''Perpetual Check'' is an analogy that helps understand the current situation in Venezuela after the latest electoral event. Both contenders, Maduro and Capriles, lack the strength to deliver a final blow to his opponent in this seemingly final confrontation between the forces that shape our political landscape.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Capriles demands for a fair and transparent count of the vote was the first ''check'' in this game. Maduro retorted with his own express appointment followed by a heavy handed repressive spree. that culminated with setting in motion legal actions against Capriles and his aids. Check. Capriles dodged the bullets and managed to stayed on issue: " Let's Count the Votes''. Check. Now the ball is on Maduro's side.
In every move Maduro has allowed serious mistakes. One of this may eventually signify him loosing an important piece, like his Queen (CNE). And that would be the end of this game. But not of the the tournament.
