Chess author and teacher FM Eric Schiller is recovering from surgery in San Mateo after his foot infection resulted in forced amputation.
Michael Aigner
Please give Eric my best wishes!
Is he by chance diabetic?
Oh wow that’s terrible. I used to see Eric in person selling books when I played scholastic chess at state tournaments. I hope he recovers well and is back playing/teaching chess soon.
A zillion years ago, I was paired in the Golden Knights with one Eric Schiller. He was playing in an over-the-board tourney in NY, so he asked if I wanted to come up there and meet him. I did. This is before he did all his famous chess stuff. Early 70’s, I’d say.
He was a most gracious and interesting gentleman. I don’t remember details of our meeting, but I came away with a lot of respect for him. I’m glad he accomplished so much in chess writing and organizing, and I certainly wish him a healthy recovery.
By the way, i don't recall the result of our game, just that I was the White side of a Gruenfeld, and I made a bizarre opening move, according to him. Given how I stink at both sides of the Gruenfeld, i'd bet that i lost the game!