Derby Chess Club is a thriving community club that offers a wide range of social and competitive chess.
OVERVIEW
Club Nights:
The adult club meets most Tuesday nights between September and May, from 7:30pm.
Very occasionally a club night may be cancelled, due to other Derbyshire chess events or public holidays. It’s always worth checking if it is your first visit to the club.
Venue:
Methodist Church Centre
Station Road
Mickleover
Derby
DE3 9GH
LATEST NEWS
Derby F drew 2–2 with Spondon B on Tuesday (20/10/26), with Oye and Asher winning on boards two and four. Alan and Bill lost on boards one and three, Bill having been one move from checkmate, and there was plenty for the Chess Forge team to learn from.
Derby E and Belper E drew 2–2 on Tuesday (20/10/26), with Josh and Duncan winning on boards three and four and Curtis and James losing on the top two. The draw keeps Derby E unbeaten after two matches, with Burton & Lichfield E away on 2 November next.
UPCOMING EVENTS
A four round Chess 960 rapid tournament. This format is now seen regularly in high level chess and has become a firm favourite of club members. Try your hand at this exciting format where opening preparation is negated. All welcome.
Capablanca was famous for his endgame skill - but even he had to pass through the opening! This is a four round rapid tournament based on openings from his games. Will you pilot these openings into the endgame - or will you drive them into complicated middlegames. All welcome.
Our traditional New Year blitz tournament. A chance to blow away the post celebration cobwebs. A four round competition of 2 game mini-matches. All welcome.
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