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Resilience Not Enough: Leonid's Fightback Win Can't Save Derby A
Derby A fell to a 2½–1½ defeat away to defending champions Belper, with losses on the top two boards proving decisive. Leonid's resilient win on board four was not enough to prevent the holders from claiming an important scalp in their title defence.
A Tale of Two Teams: Derby A Hold Off Derby B 2½–1½
Derby A held off a battling Derby B side 2½–1½ in a tense Division 1 season opener, with new signing Owen Crawford beating Kevin Dalley on top board and Leonid Siedielnikov salvaging a dramatic draw against Steve Retout. Read both sides of the story: John Tompson's account from the Derby A side, paired with David Smith's Derby B report.
Competitive Chess in 2026/27
Derby Chess Club is planning to run six teams this year offering a range of competitive chess options.