| First Date of Publication | Feb 1924 |
| Original Source | The Sketch magazine |
| Additional Publication Information | First published in The Sketch, February 13 1924 as “The Man Who Was Number Four: Further Adventures of Hercule Poirot VII: The Chess Problem.” Also appeared in September 1927 issue of The Blue Book Magazine, in the book, The Big Four (1927), and in a modified form in Ellery Queen’s “101 Years of Entertainment – Great Detective Stories 1841-1941 |
| Medium | Short Story |
| Original Language | English |
In “A Chess Problem,” the game of chess plays a crucial role as both a literal and metaphorical element. The chess motif serves as a metaphor for strategy and manipulation, reflecting the intricate dynamics between the characters. The story is a classic Agatha Christie murder mystery.-Summary by Kalpana using AI
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