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King’s Gambit Themed Tournament: Romantic Chess at Its Best
Derby Chess Club’s October tournament was themed around the King’s Gambit. Plenty of fireworks, during four rounds of high octane chess!
Derby C in Close Battle with Clay Cross A
Newly promoted Derby C played their opening match against one of the toughest opponents in the division. Despite a spirited fight they narrowly lost to Clay Cross A.
A Strong Start: Derby E Team Makes League Debut with a Draw
In their very first match the new E team exceeded expectations by achieving a draw against Wirksworth Feathers.
Traffic Fails to Prevent D Team Victory
The D team open their season with a win against Clay Cross B, despite some horrendous traffic north of Derby!
Derby Teams Clash in Season Opener
Both our top two teams both are in the 1st Division this season. They started their 2025/26 campaigns with a clash against each other. In a hard fought match the A team took the win.
Spirited Competition in “Start of Season” Quickplay
The first “Friendly Shield” tournament of the season was a great success. Members, new and old, fought for mastery of the 64 squares in a four-round quick-play.
Developing your Chess with Derby Chess Club
An overview of the opportunities for improving your chess at Derby CC. The new chess season starts on Tuesday 2nd September.
Club Success in Derbyshire Individual Championships
Congratulations to Dave Williams who has won the Harry Broughton Trophy in the Derbyshire Individual Championship.
Jamboree Success for Derby Teams
Derby won two of the three sections in the annual Derbyshire Chess Jamboree.
King George of Chess 960!
The first Friendly Shield event of the season saw a field of 23 players fight it out over 64 squares!
Promoted B-Team Suffer (again!) Against Champions
The B team lose ½ - 3½ to Burton & Lichfield A away, following the 0 - 4 defeat at home earlier in the season.
New “E” Team in the Making
A trial match was held for prospective members of a new E team next season.
Derby D Leap up Table in their Final Match
The D team finish their season with a 3-1 victory at Clay Cross.
Derby B Keeps Championship Hopes Alive - Just!
The B Team beat Belper C, setting up a final match against the league leaders to settle the championship!
C Team Finish Season taking 2nd Place (but beating the Champions!)
In the season finale, the C Team defeat Burton & Lichfield C (the champions) to confirm their second place and promotion.
Derby B Win as Rolls Royce C Default Match
A win by default opens up the route for Derby B to win the 2nd Division championship.
Promoted C-Team Enjoy Themselves!
The C-team celebrate their promotion with a clean sweep of Rolls Royce E
Spondon Gain Revenge Against D-Team
Spondon inflict a 3-1 defeat on the D-team, reversing the result from earlier in the season.
B-Team Ensure Promotion with Victory at Belper C
The B team gain promotion to the 1st Divison after victory against Belper C.