from paying close attention to the information you’ve been given.
A Simple Lesson in Observation
When solving brain teasers, don’t immediately add information that isn’t there.
Instead, ask yourself:
“What does the puzzle actually tell me?”
Sometimes the answer becomes obvious once you stop making assumptions.
So, Did You Get It?
If you immediately realized that Kate needed a chess opponent, congratulations—you caught the trick!
How long did it take you to find the answer?