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
Phil is the designated liaison for new members, and captains the 3rd team in the Manchester League.
He also finds the time to be the Webmaster for the Manchester Chess Federation
Andy Stoker
Team Captain
Andy is captain of the A team in the Stockport League
Andy Coe
team captain
A keen chess player and longtime club member, Andy Coe is currently Captain of the 1st team in the Manchester League
Anthony Prime
team captain
A long-standing club member, Anthony is the new captain of the B team in the Stockport League for the 2025-26 season
Chris Murfin
team captain
Chris is the new captain of the Limit League team for 2025-26