James Boyd
Mike was the greatest. He acted like a father to all who were in the chess club. He even analyzed our games when we were in Poway. He'd go through all the moves of every game, and then give you an assessment. He even told a story while doing so. Not afraid of you beating him in case you could figure out how he thought. An organizer of great events, a friend, a reliable force to tell if you're doing right by. No one could have been better to know in our chess world. His influence will carry on perpetually.-Love that guy!
