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Chess and Suicide
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:16 pm
by John Townsend
The latest feature article to appear on Edward Winter's site is "Chess and Suicide":
https://www.chesshistory.com/winter/extra/suicide.html
Re: Chess and Suicide
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 5:56 pm
by MJMcCready
If I recall correctly, isnt Lembit Oll's death attributed as suicide? I seem to recall it being described as such initially.
Re: Chess and Suicide
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2026 6:07 pm
by Matt Mackenzie
Yes, he jumped out of his (several storeys high) flat whilst suffering from depression.