Chief InspectorMate 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 27 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 27.
On the board
1 · Mrs. Tamara Orlova Queen, d4, Wedding Chapel
2 · Mr. Hal Brannigan Rook, f7, Press Room
3 · Dr. Simon Kessler Bishop, c1, Count Room
4 · Mr. Sonny Kincaid Knight, d5, Tournament Hall
5 · Ms. Kay Holloway Knight, d6, Tournament Hall
6 · Agent Sato Pawn, b5, Tournament Hall. The agent beside Black’s last move: may take en passant on the first move only
The victim Mr. Lou Gaffney, a bail bondsman who drank in the hotel bar. King, d8, Sky Lounge
You, Special Agent Ruth Calder King, h8, Sky Lounge. Not a suspect.
The security agents c4, g4, h4. Never move, never kill.