About Marilyn Simmons
Lived 1948 – 2018 (aged 69). Marilyn Simmons was an American chess player.
Marilyn Simmons (née Koput, August 25, 1948 – January 30, 2018 ) 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.
Career Under her maiden name, Marilyn Koput, she won the U.S. Women's Open Chess Championship in 1968, in Aspen, Colorado.
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)
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Who was Marilyn Simmons?
chess player
When was Marilyn Simmons born?
Marilyn Simmons was born on 25 August 1948.
When did Marilyn Simmons die?
Marilyn Simmons died on 30 January 2018.
What was Marilyn Simmons's occupation?
Marilyn Simmons was a chess player.
What nationality was Marilyn Simmons?
Marilyn Simmons was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marilyn Simmons. https://biography.guide/marilyn-simmons/
MLA: "Marilyn Simmons." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marilyn-simmons/.
Chicago: "Marilyn Simmons." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marilyn-simmons/.
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