Chess Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes

Fifty Tantalizing Problems of Chess Detection

(Autor) Raymond M. Smullyan
Formato: Paperback
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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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Editorial:
Dover Publications Inc.
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
194
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780486482019
Año de publicación:
2012
Fecha publicación:
30 de Marzo de 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.

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