def withinBoard(r, c):
    """ Check if a r, c position falls within the board
    >>> withinBoard(2, 2)
    True
    >>> withinBoard(0, 2)
    False
    >>> withinBoard(8, 8)
    True
    >>> withinBoard(8, 9)
    False
    >>> withinBoard(1, 1)
    True
    """
    return (r in range(1, 9) and c in range(1, 9))