I am sorry to inform you that Geoff Taylor passed away suddenly on Wednesday 15th March.
Geoff was a B team regular of the Downend & Fishponds Chess Club in Bristol.
Geoff was probably best known in North Gloucestershire but was also very well known in Gloucestershire circles and was a regular for the county team for decades.
RIP
Geoff Taylor
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Re: Geoff Taylor
Geoff had been ill for many years so his passing was not entirely unexpected for those who knew him but still sad as he was quite a charcter and well known in the local League. His funeral was reportedly well attended by members of the community.
Lose one queen and it is a disaster, Lose 1000 queens and it is just a statistic.
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Re: Geoff Taylor
Wider known as well. He played in several or many Opens in the West of England and qualified for the British Championship a couple of times I think.
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Yes that's true, he was a very prolific tournament player until his illness and for a while also ran a 4ncl team called Gloucester gambits. I would not be surprised if people from the forum played him, I know I did many times over the years.Roger de Coverly wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:46 pmWider known as well. He played in several or many Opens in the West of England and qualified for the British Championship a couple of times I think.
Lose one queen and it is a disaster, Lose 1000 queens and it is just a statistic.
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Re: Geoff Taylor
I well remember Geoff Taylor from my time playing in the North Glos League. A great guy.