RookieMate in one · White to playBlack’s last move: c7-c5
This board goes with the bookThe story, the testimonies and your verdict box are on the two pages of case 03 in Murder Mate: USA. You need them to name the killer. No book yet? Play a free case online, testimonies included →
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White to play.
Try your theories here: you play both sides, Black's replies included. There is no engine and no hint on this page. The testimonies are in the book, on the right-hand page of case 03.
On the board
1 · Mrs. Lorraine Whitcomb Queen, d2, Count Room
2 · Mr. Hal Brannigan Rook, b6, Tournament Hall
3 · Colonel Gennady Volkov Rook, e8, Sky Lounge
4 · Dr. Simon Kessler Bishop, c2, Count Room
5 · Agent Brandt Pawn, b5, Tournament Hall. The agent beside Black’s last move: may take en passant on the first move only
The victim Mr. Dale Purcell, a card counter from Las Vegas. King, a8, Sky Lounge
You, Special Agent Ruth Calder King, e7, Press Room. Not a suspect.