Meet the Team
Club Officials
Gareth Griffiths
Club Secretary
& safeguarding officer
Gareth joined the Club in 2015 and played a key role in the Limit League team's undefeated and championship-winning season
He spent the next 3 seasons as Captain of various teams before taking over as Club Secretary in 2019. As part of that role he is also the club's designated Safeguarding Officer
Jeff Mason
treasurer
& team captain
Jeff has been a member of Stockport Chess Club for over two decades and served as Club Secretary until 2019
He took on the role of Treasurer in 2023 and is also currently 2nd team captain in the Manchester League
Phil Clare
new member liaison
& team captain
A relatively new addition to the club Phil is the designated liaison for new members, and also captains the Limit League team in the Stockport League and 3rd team in the Manchester League. He also finds the time to be the Webmaster for the Manchester Chess Federation
Peter Taylor
club legend
No-one remembers a time when Peter wasn't a member of Stockport Chess Club
Peter has also organised the Stockport Rapidplay Congress since 1987 on behalf of the Club
Joshua Pink
Team Captain
Joshua is captain of the 1st team in the Manchester League
Andy Coe
team captain
A keen chess player, Andy Coe is currently Captain of the A-team in the Stockport League
Ian Anderson
team captain
Ian has been Captain of several teams for many years including winning the Limit League in 3 of the 4 years he was captain
He currently captains the B-team in the Stockport League