Chief InspectorMate in two · White to playBlack’s last move: e7-e5
This board goes with the bookThe story, the testimonies and your verdict box are on the two pages of case 22 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 22.
On the board
1 · Mr. Hal Brannigan Rook, a6, Tournament Hall
2 · Colonel Gennady Volkov Rook, c7, Tournament Hall
3 · Dr. Simon Kessler Bishop, g1, Parking Garage
4 · Mr. Sonny Kincaid Knight, h6, Press Room
5 · Ms. Kay Holloway Knight, f5, Casino Floor
6 · Agent Beaumont Pawn, d5, Tournament Hall. The agent beside Black’s last move: may take en passant on the first move only
The victim Dr. Frances Dunleavy, a dentist from Sacramento. King, h8, Sky Lounge
You, Special Agent Ruth Calder King, h3, Diner. Not a suspect.
The security agents d2, a3, d3, f3. Never move, never kill.