Ken Groce

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Kevin Thurlow
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Ken Groce

Post by Kevin Thurlow » Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:49 am

I have been informed that Ken died recently at the age of 83. He was the first regular controller of the "Spectrum" events, and ran tournaments elsewhere. (Sorry, that is all I have at present.)

Kevin Bowmer
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Re: Ken Groce

Post by Kevin Bowmer » Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:51 pm

Ken lived in and played for Loughton. He represented Essex usually for the U1600 team.
In the 1990s, he played for the now defunct Powdermill team
In his younger days he was grader and an arbiter.

See http://www.loughtonchess.co.uk/extra/Ken_Groce.html

Martin Crichton
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Re: Ken Groce

Post by Martin Crichton » Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:12 pm

Ken was also a regular at the West minister rapidplays in the 90's..RIP
Member of "the strongest amateur chess club in London" (Cavendish)

my views are not representative of any clubs or organisations.

John Moore
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Re: Ken Groce

Post by John Moore » Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:54 pm

Sad news.