Laurin Keller used his trademark 3...Qd6 Scandinavian in his game with Joshua Jodrey. The Asheboro Open V, October 22, 2005.

Laurin Keller faces Alan Patrick at The Asheboro Open VII, December 17, 2005.

Joshua Jodrey and Laurin Keller fought each other to a draw at The Asheboro Open V, October 22, 2005.

Laurin at The Asheboro Open VIII on January 14, 2006. He had a great tournament, drawing expert Patrick McCartney in round one.

Laurin pulled off an upset against second round opponent Gary Newsom in round two of The Asheboro Open VIII, January 14, 2006.

Laurin among friends at TAO VIII: Matthew Greene (R-front) and Josh Lawson (R-rear). Laurin and Josh had to surpress laughter as they played.

Laurin played friend Josh Lawson in the final round of The Asheboro Open VIII, January 14, 2006.

This photo of Laurin was taken at The Asheboro Open XI, 4-08-2006. Laurin played in just one serious tournament after this: The 2006 LPO.

Laurin displays one of his chess tattoos at The Asheboro Open XI, April 8, 2006. Unfortunately, the photo turned out a little blurred.

We won't forget you, Laurin.

Laurin had a fun loving personality, which shines through in this photo in spite of the photographer.