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The Cheating Chessboard

A tournament upset, a swapped board, and a move that was impossible.

MEDIUM CASE◷ 4 MINEVERYDAY ENIGMAS
01 / THE BRIEFREAD CAREFULLY

What happened?

At a local chess tournament, player Soren accuses an opponent of secretly switching the board during a break. The final position contains two white queens, which should be impossible in a standard game unless a pawn promoted. The tournament director asks who altered the board.

✳ Every detail is there for a reason. Or is it?
02 / THE EVIDENCE6 CLUES

Examine the clues.

Open each evidence card when you are ready. You can reveal clues one at a time.

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03 / PEOPLE OF INTEREST3 SUSPECTS

Who seems suspicious?

Select the person you think is most likely responsible.

Choose a suspect to continue.

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