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Death Anniversary of Ian Wells (22-vi-1964 25-i-1982)

Name: Death Anniversary of Ian Wells (22-vi-1964 25-i-1982)
Start: 2021-01-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2021-01-25T23:59:59+00:00

January 25, 2021

We remember Ian Duncan Wells who very sadly passed away on this day (January 25th) in 1982 aged seventeen years.

From Chessgames.com :

Ian Duncan Wells was born in Scarborough, England. He was awarded the FM title in 1982. At the Islington Open in December 1981 he finished 1st= with John Nunn and Tony Miles. Following a 5th= placing in the Golden Pawn of Brazil Junior tournament held in Rio de Janeiro he and other players went swimming outside their hotel. He got into difficulties and although he was brought ashore by lifesavers he died after six days in a coma.

Here is an excellent article from chess.com written by Neil Blackburn.