DetectiveMate in two · 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 16 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 16.
On the board
1 · Mrs. Lorraine Whitcomb Queen, e2, Diner
2 · Colonel Gennady Volkov Rook, a7, Tournament Hall
3 · Dr. Simon Kessler Bishop, h3, Diner
4 · Mr. Sonny Kincaid Knight, e6, Press Room
5 · Agent Fairbanks Pawn, b5, Tournament Hall. The agent beside Black’s last move: may take en passant on the first move only
The victim Mr. László Varga, a Hungarian émigré dealer in rare chess books. King, e8, Sky Lounge
You, Special Agent Ruth Calder King, f2, Diner. Not a suspect.
The security agents b2, g6. Never move, never kill.