MEMBERS

HONORARY MEMBERS

IM Mark Orr

Richard Proctor

Brendan Jamison

Mark Newman

Mark Seidman

Owen Wilson

Michael Sheerin

John Rollins

Edward Khanzharov

SPECIAL LIFETIME MEMBERS

Rev Duncan Pollock

Walter Wilson

Rev Elliot Swattridge

Richard McClean

Sam Moore

Geoff Sterrett

Paul O’Connor

FATHER OF THE HOUSE

Owen Wilson

(awarded title on 16 October 2025)

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARDS

John Rollins (Fund-raising) Awarded Sept 2024

Louis McKnight (Fund-raising) Awarded Sept 2024

Caleb McClean (Set-up/Pack-up) Awarded April 2026

Reuben McClean (Set-up/Pack-up) Awarded April 2026

Peter Campbell (Player transport) Awarded April 2026

CLUB LEGENDS

Ron Henderson RIP

Martin Rogers RIP

Eddie Webb RIP

Sam Lynn RIP

Eddie Whiteside RIP

Tony Beckett RIP

William McGrattan RIP

CLUB COMMITTEE 2026/2027

Brendan Jamison (Club President + Tournament Director + Outreach Director)

Edward Khanzharov (Vice-President + Bangor 1 Captain)

Geoff Sterrett (Club Treasurer)

Paul O’Connor (Club Secretary)

Sam Moore (Bangor 2 Captain)

John Rollins (Funding Officer)

CLUB ARBITERS 2026/2027 (FIDE Licence)

Brendan Jamison (2019-10-07)

Edward Khanzharov (2022-12-26)

Chris Dorrian (2022-12-26)

Paul O’Connor (2024-05-27)

SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS 2026/2027 (FIDE Licence)

Mark Newman (FIDE School’s Instructor)

Paul O’Connor (FIDE School’s Instructor)

NON-CLUB COMMITTEE OFFICIALS 2026/2027

Jennifer Worbey (Child Protection Officer)

To be appointed (Equipment Secretary)

2026/2027 MEMBERS

[September 2026 to April 2027] 

Member list gets updated regularly,

after club fees are received

2100+

IM Mark Orr

COUNTY MASTERS (2000+)

Caleb McClean

Brendan Jamison

CLUB SUPER MASTERS (1900+)

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CLUB MASTERS (1800+)

Edward Khanzharov

Sam Moore

CLUB CANDIDATE MASTERS (1700+)

Rory Miller

John Rollins

1600+

Richard Proctor

Geoff Sterrett

Adam Harpur

1500+

Paul O’Connor

Reuben McClean

Mark Seidman

Owen Wilson

Walter Wilson

Gordon Harpur

1400+

Elliot Swattridge

Richard McClean

Luke O’Brien

Dylan Lismore

Sawyer Harpur

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As at the last night of the chess season on 23 April 2026, we have 109 members and 20 on the club waiting list 

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