NM Vincent J. Klemm - 1952 - 2019

It is with great sadness to report that National Chess Master, Vincent Klemm passed away this past Saturday. His obituary appeared in today’s Daily Record and it reads as follows:

Kenvil - Vincent J. Klemm, age 66 of Kenvil New Jersey, passed away on February 2, 2019.

Vincent had a lifelong passion for chess, ever since learning the game at a young age. He entered various chess tournaments, even going as far as achieving the rank of Master. He enjoyed tutoring students that were eager to improve their game, and made lifelong friends and game partners with many of them.

He is predeceased by his parents Rose and Vincent, and is survived by his beloved sisters Susan and Teresa.

Funeral services are private and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Published in Daily Record on Feb. 4, 2019

I did play against Vincent in 1 tournament game over the years, and he defeated me. Vincent was an absolute gentleman and was extremely complimentary towards his opponents, and he made everyone feel better about their games. RIP my friend, you will be missed.

Respectfully Submitted, David A. Cole, USCF Life Member, Franklin, NJ

He was very knowledgeable about the books and equipment the USCF sold. His passion for the game flowed over into his job when he worked at the New Windsor office, and he was a great asset to the staff when the Federation was active in that business.

RIP, Vince.

Far too young to be gone…RIP.

And as promised, I am providing our game from the North Jersey Quads in Mount Arlington, NJ from January 28th, 2012.

White - David A. Cole Vs. Black - Vincent J Klemm - Sicilian Defense - Sveshnikov Variation

  1. e4 c5 2) Nf3 Nc6 3) d4 c:d4 4) N:d4 Nf6 5) Nc3 e5 6) Ndb5 d6 7) Bg5 a6 :sunglasses: Na3 Be6
  2. Bd3 Be7 10) O-O b5 11) Ne2 O-O 12) c3 d5 13) e:d5 N:d5 14) B:e7 Q:e7 15) Ng3 Rad8 16) Qc2 g6 17) Rad1 f5 18) Rfe1 Rc8 19) Qb1 N:c3 20) b:c3 Q:a3 21) Re2 e4 22) N:e4 f:e4 23) B:e4 Bg4 24) f3 Qc5+ 25) Kh1 Bf5 26) Qb3+ Kh8 27) Rd5 Qc4 28) Q:c4 b:c4 29) Rc5 Na7 30) Ra5 Rce8 31) h3 Nb5 32) Re3 Bc8 33) a4 Nd6 34) Rd5 Nf5 35) Re1 Bb7 36) Rd7 Bc6 37) Ra7 B:a4 38) R:a6 Bc2 39) Kh2 Bd3 40) Rc6 Re7 41) g4 Nh4 42) Re3 B:e4 43) f:e4 Nf3+ 44) Kg3 Ne5 45) Rc5 g5 46) h4 h6 47) h:g5 h:g5 48) Ra5 Rf4 49) Ra8+ Kg7 50) Re1 R:g4+ 51) Kh3 Rh4+ 52) Kg3 Rg4+ 53) Kh3 Rf4 54) Kg3 Rf3+ 55) Kg2 R:c3 56) Rf1 Rc2+ 57) Kg3 Rf7 58) R:f7+ K:f7 59) Ra7+ Kg6 60) Ra6+ Kh5 61) Re6 Rc3+ 62) Kg2 Ng6 63) Rc6 Nf4+ 64) Kf2 Kg4 65) e5 Nd3+ 0 - 1

I was so looking forward to meeting up with Vince next Saturday to visit the USATE
as I did spend some time with him catching up on old times at the last few USATE’s, and it is not to be. RIP my friend.

Respectfully Submitted,

David A. Cole, USCF Life Member, Franklin, NJ

Today, would have been Vincent Klemm’s birthday, and a special memorial service is being held this Saturday, March 30th to celebrate Vincent’s life is being held. Here is the information:

Roxbury Twp - A memorial service to celebrate the Life of Vincent Klemm to be held on March 30, 2019 - 11:00am - 1:00pm at Stanhope Methodist Church (Fellowship Hall).

Address: 2 NJ 183 Netcong NJ (Stone Church across the street from the Musconetcong Lake)

Parking & Entrance to the hall in the rear of the church .
Published in Daily Record on Mar. 24, 2019

If anybody is in the area and would like to attend, that would be appreciated. Unfortunately, a prior commitment prevents me from going, as my parents are celebrating their 60th anniversary today and will be away this weekend.

Respectfully Submitted,

David A. Cole, USCF Life Member, Franklin, NJ