Peter Jonathan Winston (March 18, 1958 – disappeared January 26, 1978) was an American chess player. He was awarded the title of National Master in 1972, and shared first prize in the 1974 U.S. Junior Chess Championship. He was labelled a genius as a child, but developed mental-health problems in his late teens. He disappeared in mysterious circumstances in 1978, at the age of nineteen.

Early life and education

Peter Jonathan Winston was born on March 18, 1958.

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