Glenn Umstead is perhaps best known as being one of the principle character in the book, "The Chess Artist." This book is a true account of Umstead and J.C. Hallman damning the risks and meandering through a harsh climate in Moscow and ultimately Kirsan Ilyumzhinov's  "Chess City" in Kalmykia, a small Russian republic. The book is written in very vivid prose and captures the character of Umstead, a naive opportunist on one hand and devote chess enthusiast on the other.

In this game, he plays a man of his own legend, William "The Exterminator" Morrison. This game was part of an ongoing series of matches between players from Philadelphia and Baltimore/DC area. In this game, Umstead plays energetically and outplays his strong opponent. Shades of what could have been… a chess players with dreams, one who revels in simultaneous blindfold exhibitions. He gave quite an exhibition in this game. Enjoy!