Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes : Fifty Tantalizing Problems of Chess Detection

Name: Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes : Fifty Tantalizing Problems of Chess Detection
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ISBN: 9780486482019

(Author) Raymond M. Smullyan

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Join Holmes and Watson as they examine interrupted games to deduce prior moves. A series of increasingly complex chess mysteries culminates in a double murder perpetrated by Professor Moriarty. The master sleuth instructs his companion (and us) in the intricacies of retrograde analysis; readers need only a knowledge of how the pieces move.

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Publisher:

Courier Corporation

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

194

Language:

ISBN:

9780486482019

Publish year:

2012

Publish date:

March 30, 2012

Raymond M. Smullyan

Raymond M. Smullyan was a renowned mathematician, philosopher, and logician known for his puzzle books, including "What is the Name of This Book?" His writing style is witty, engaging, and thought-provoking, blending logic and humor seamlessly. His contributions to literature have inspired countless readers to think critically and creatively.