American chess player (1948–2018)
Marilyn Simmons (née Koput, August 25, 1948 – January 30, 2018[1]) was an American chess player who held the title of Women's International Master (WIM). Under an earlier name, Marilyn Braun, she was joint winner, with Eva Aronson, of the U.S. Women's Chess Championship (1972).[2][3]
Career
Under her maiden name, Marilyn Koput, she won the U.S. Women's Open Chess Championship in 1968, in Aspen, Colorado.[4]
She played in the U.S. Women's Championship four times:
References
- ^ "Obituary". Tribute Archive. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
- ^ Braine, Bob (August 1972). "The 1972 Women's Championship". Chess Life. p. 474.
- ^ "Aronson, Braun end up all even". St. Petersburg Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. June 12, 1972. p. 5-C.
- ^ Koltanowski, George (October 1968). "Mike's Peak". Chess Life. p. 352.