
News

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.

Derby A Finish Season with a Loss
The A team finish mid-table after their last match ends in a 1-3 defeat to Belper A.

Hard Battling Keeps C-Team on Promotion Track
The C team pull back their latest match, against Amber Valley, from the brink of defeat to keep their promotion hopes very much alive.

Who Let the Animals Out!
April’s special event was based around openings named after animals.


Play Chess in Real Life!
Our social events are great introductions to playing chess in real life.

Haven’t we just played you?
The A team meet Clay Cross A for the second time in two weeks and repeat their 3 - 1 victory.

Derby B's Bubble is Burst!
B team lose a key game in the title race, against Burton and Lichfield A , 0 - 4.

Reality Bites after Dreams of the Top!
Despite outgrading their opponents, Derby A are taught a sobering lesson by Rolls Royce B.

B-Team win against Rolls Royce D
B team win 3½ - ½ agains Rolls Royce D (awaiting full match report)


D-Team Suffer in Match Against League Leaders
Burton & Lichfield C, the current 3rd Division leaders inflict a 0 - 4 loss on the D-Team

Heading Towards the Play-Offs!
The C win beat Roll Royce F to cement a strong place in the divisional top four play-off.