Derby A rounded off their Division One campaign with a commanding 4-0 home win over Burton & Lichfield on Tuesday, with all four boards delivering victories in contrasting fashion. The result caps a fine season that saw Derby finish level on points with champions Belper A — a title that ultimately slipped away on game difference alone.

Derby D suffered a damaging 1–3 defeat away to Chesterfield B on Monday, leaving their relegation survival hopes hanging by a thread. Mohinderpal Samra provided the only bright spot with a patient endgame win, but a heartbreaking collapse on board one proved the decisive blow.

Derby A cemented their place as Division One runners-up with a comfortable 3-1 home win over already-relegated Rolls-Royce B. One game remains — at home against Burton & Lichfield — where a win would see them finish level on points with champions Belper.