Many years back I read one of his books "Modern Chess Brilliancies" that featured collection of excellent games till 70s. That included best periods of Tal and Fischer. More importantly his selection of games and presentation are superb. A good player and a great contributor to chess.

RIP .. Larry , U'll always be remembered ^_^

rest in peace

@Vaaelenko -

 

I don't think anyone was implying he was the creator of the Evan's gambit (a gambit played prior to the birth of Evans.) Nor is anyone implying you need to be credited as the creator of opening to be a significant chess player.

Nor does someone have to be a grandmaster, or even a chess player, to have their life commemorated. I found your post very disrespectful.

Wow, that was a good game.I just didn't get it. R.I.P.Rest In Peace,Larry Evans!

Evans was also responsible for many of the editions of "Modern Chess Openings" (prior to DeFirmian).  I still have my MCO 10 (1965) Walter Korn, Editor, revised by Larry Evans.

right why do they call him a legend ??? he didn't do anything :S

and he is not the creator of Evans gambit

Evans Gambit were created by Giuoco Piano as I think or by  Davies Evans

i read als0 0ne 0f his b00ks "ten chess mistakes" and it was awes0me and sh0uld be read by any chess l0ver!!!  i will miss y0u Mr.Larry

There is now a Larry Evans Star twinkling in the Night Sky. Life ultimately is a Journey. Adieu.

A real legend . Condolences to his family.

play chess with the real KING... the KING OF KINGS...we will miss you.............larry

@ glennlmagnase, The Evans gambit if i recall corectly isnt named after him,

RIP

he dies at 78 and I was born '78 i have book from him; "the ten most common chess mistake" i also like the evans gambit.

I read the book 'the crazy world of chess' wrote by Larry Evans. The book is great. It inspired me to continue playing chess in great ways and I will still continue to play. You also been a very great friend to Bobby Fischer.  R.I.P. Evans. You are a legend.  

Goodbye, Champ. Thanks for everything.

Thanks very much Larry Evans , R.I.P

R.I.P.

Thanks Evans RIP

A lot of my generation fell in love with chess because of Bobby Fischer, but it was Larry Evans that taught us how to play the game.