Marilyn Simmons Explained

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:

• 1969 3rd place (behind Gresser and Karff)
• 1972 1st-2nd (tied with Aronson)
• 1975 7th-8th
• 1976 4th-6th (Savereide 1st)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Obituary . Tribute Archive . April 10, 2021 .
2. The 1972 Women's Championship . Bob . Braine . 474 . Chess Life . August 1972.
3. News: St. Petersburg Times . . 12 June 1972 . 5-C . Aronson, Braun end up all even .
4. Mike's Peak . George . Koltanowski . 352 . Chess Life . October 1968.