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Puzzle ZIWD 



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Chess Contest - Logic Puzzles

At the local games evening, four people were competing in the draughts and chess competitions.

Frankie beat Glen in chess, Dale came third and the 16 year old won.
Frankie came second in draughts, the 15 year old won, Dale beat the 18 year old and the 19 year old came third.
Emery is 3 years younger than Glen.
The person who came last in chess came third in draughts and only one person got the same position in both games.
Can you determine the ages of the people and their positions in the two games?

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Answer
Name   Age  Draughts  Chess
Dale    15     1        3
Emery   16     4        1
Frankie 18     2        2
Glen    19     3        4

 

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