Illinois Loses Three US Chess Life Members

 

At the onset of the 2016 US Chess Delegates meeting, a memorium roll call is read and the assembled pay respects to those in the chess community who have passed away during the past year.

In addition to the way-too-early death of Sevan Muradian previously covered on this website, three Illinois gentlemen were identified.

Duane Muehler, Fred Braucher and Fred Ekstrom were all Life Members of US Chess.

None had played in any tournaments going back as far as 1991 which the MSA system displays, but both Mr. Braucher and Mr. Ekstrom had established over-the-board ratings.

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Our sympathies go out to the families and we apologize for the delay in posting this information.