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Idaho chess legend, Glen Buckendorf, passes away


June 19, 1929 - September 12, 2011

Ten time Idaho State Chess Champion, Glen Buckendorf, passed away at his home in Buhl, Idaho on September 12, 2011 at 12:05 a.m.

A huge loss for chess and for those of us who were close to him.

If anyone would like to share memories or stores about Glen, please e-mail mol@q.com who will make sure Annette receives them.

Funeral Details

Click here for Funeral Details.

Buckendorf Remembered...

Glen Buckendorf -- "The Gentleman of Idaho Chess" by Barry Eacker May 16, 2012

Times-News Obituary posted September 14, 2011

Southern Idaho Living "King Pawn" by Blair Koch published August, 2010


Glen Buckendorf's Chess Games

Glen Buckendorf was working on his database of games when he passed away on September 12, 2011. Here are his databases of games as he had them at the time of his passing.

  1. Glen Buckendorf Games (book) database
  2. Glen Buckendorf Games ICC Misc database