Chief InspectorMate in two · White to playBlack’s last move: g7-g5
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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 31.
On the board
1 · Mrs. Tamara Orlova Queen, e4, Casino Floor
2 · Mr. Hal Brannigan Rook, f8, Sky Lounge
3 · Colonel Gennady Volkov Rook, g4, Casino Floor
4 · Dr. Simon Kessler Bishop, h6, Press Room
5 · Mr. Sonny Kincaid Knight, d7, Tournament Hall
6 · Agent Templeton Pawn, h5, Casino Floor. The agent beside Black’s last move: may take en passant on the first move only
The victim Mr. Ambrose Tull, a composer of chess problems for the newspapers. King, h8, Sky Lounge
You, Special Agent Ruth Calder King, g2, Diner. Not a suspect.
The security agents b3, g3, a4, f4. Never move, never kill.