USCF life member Richard G. McMaster passed in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on July 8, 2007. Richard was one of 56 players who challenged Bobby Fischer in a simultaneous exhibition that Fischer put on at the Wachusett Chess Club in Fitchburg, MA on March 2, 1964. That simul was reported on by IM John Donaldson in his book "A Legend On the Road. Bobby Fischer's 1964 Simul Tour.". Mr. McMaster was 76 at the time of his death.

Obituary provided by George Mirijanian.

Richard G. McMaster - may you Rest In Peace.