Author: Dennis Mays

 

JOIN US AT NOVIOS CAFE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1 – 3 PM FOR FREE CASUAL CHESS

GAME ANALYSIS WITH MASTER MATT JENSEN ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10.

Master Matt Jensen will moderate a game analysis session on Tuesday, September 10 starting at 7 PM at the club. Create a study of your most interesting game(s) using Lichess to facilitate the discussion.

The doors open at 6 PM for casual chess. Kids are welcome!

IN MEMORIAM

Roy Knuth

June 6, 1943 — July 29, 2024

Roy Knuth, born June 6, 1943, graduated from Rochester’s John Marshall high school, and studied chemistry in college. He retired from the Mayo Clinic at the age of 66, after 47 beloved years as a laboratory technician. He kept active by reading voraciously, studying military strategy, and singing for many years with the Rochester Male Chorus. Having nearly achieved Masterclass chess status, Roy enjoyed competing in city and state tournaments with the Rochester Chess Club. He never went anywhere without his chess set and books. He had a vast knowledge of American and world history and admired music by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.

Roy entered the heavenly body on July 29th, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital after years of quietly struggling with myasthenia gravis. He is survived by his wife Miriam, his sons Alan Knuth, Kahlil (Jessica) Knuth, Nicholas (Colleen) Knuth, and Jai Knuth, three grandchildren Heinrik, Gabrielle, and Adelie, and his sister Pearl Ostenvik (Tom Wilson). Roy’s family will have a small private reception to celebrate his life.

From: https://www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/roy-knuth