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Bonfire Night Bites Back: Derby B Lose a Close One
Derby B came agonisingly close at Burton & Lichfield A, leading 1½–½ after a win on board four and a draw on board two before losing 1½–2½. Fighting spirit on every board was not quite enough on the night.
Points on the Board: Derby B Squeeze Past Newly Promoted Clay Cross
Derby B opened their points tally with a 2½–1½ home win over newly promoted Clay Cross A, drawing on the top three boards. A time-trouble queen blunder on board four settled a tense evening in Derby’s favour.
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.