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 32 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 32.
On the board
1 · Mrs. Tamara Orlova Queen, h6, Press Room
2 · Mr. Hal Brannigan Rook, h7, Press Room
3 · Colonel Gennady Volkov Rook, f2, Diner
4 · Dr. Simon Kessler Bishop, e2, Diner
5 · Mr. Sonny Kincaid Knight, d6, Tournament Hall
6 · Agent Tran Pawn, b5, Tournament Hall. The agent beside Black’s last move: may take en passant on the first move only
The victim Mr. Vincent Marchetti, the magician of the late show. King, b8, Sky Lounge
You, Special Agent Ruth Calder King, e3, Diner. Not a suspect.
The security agents c4, g4, g5, b6. Never move, never kill.