A Sherlock Holmes story told in the traditional style of Arthur Conan Doyle. A chess enthusiast shows up at 221 B Baker Street complaining to Holmes that reported chess matches published in the newspaper make no sense. Holmes determines there is more at stake than just a misprinting.
Watson is visiting Holmes while his wife is away. A man comes to Holmes with a newspaper that has a supposed chess game in it. Holmes determines it is a code and the story goes from there. Fast paced with a surprise ending. A quick fun read.