Derby C drew 2–2 at home to promotion favourites Rolls Royce B in Division 2, their first points of the season. Draws for Stuart and Matt and a queen blunder by Shah’s opponent did the damage after a difficult night on board one.

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.