This is one for those with long memories. It is twenty years since George Stiggers died and this obituary from the Thanet Gazette shows what a talented man he was. His contribution to chess naturally cedes centre stage to his other achievements yet to say that he was ‘for many years the club’s secretary and treasurer’ is an understatement: George did both jobs for the best part of half a century. He also captained the Millar Cup side – only one competition in those days – and was general factotum of Broadstairs Chess Club during all that time. He was the first winner of the Goodall Cup in 1950 and won it for the last time in 1974. It was only ill health that persuaded him to relinquish his responsibilities at the age of 83. The club created a new trophy in his memory for the most improved player over the course of a season.