| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Title | The Chess Problem |
| Medium | Short Story |
| Original Language | English |
| Original Publication Date | Feb, 1924 |
| Original Source | The Sketch magazine |
| Source Type | Magazine |
| Translator | – |
| 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. Also collected in “Sinister Gambits” by Richard Payton. |
AI Summary: 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.
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