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Clutch Play at the Death Earns Derby A a Valuable Draw
Derby A fought back from 2–1 down to snatch a thrilling draw against champions Belper. A must-win queen ending saw Kevin hold his nerve and deliver the decisive moment of the night.
Derby C Fall 3–1 to Unbeaten Rolls Royce D
An unbeaten Rolls Royce D side proved too strong as Derby C fell 3–1 despite determined resistance. Carl’s well-constructed win ensured the team avoided a whitewash.
A Night to Remember: Derby E Claim Their First Competitive Victory
Derby E claimed their first Derby League victory with a spirited performance away to Belper, showcasing resilience and steady improvement across all four boards. In a match full of twists, first wins, and calm endgame nerves, the team’s Chess Forge journey reached an important early milestone.
White-knuckled victory against Belper for Derby D
In a gripping match full of tight positions and decisive moments, Derby D edged out Belper D 2½–1½. Determined play on the lower boards and a composed finish on Board 2 proved crucial.
Underrated but Undeterred: Derby B Overcome Chesterfield
Derby B rose to the challenge against higher-rated opposition, earning a brilliant 2½–1½ victory over Chesterfield. A trio of fighting draws and a thrilling Board 3 finish completed a memorable underdog triumph.
Caissa Smiles Again as Derby A Scramble to Victory
Derby A secured another narrow and hard-fought victory to move to the top of the table. A night filled with twists, errors and late drama eventually fell in our favour.
Blunders, Storms and a Big Win: Derby A Beat Breadsall
Derby A produced a remarkable turnaround to defeat title-challenging Breadsall on a night filled with tactical chaos and torrential rain. Big swings on the top boards sealed a memorable 2½–1½ victory.
Derby D Battle Hard in Spirited Match at Spondon
Derby D put up strong resistance against Spondon A, with competitive games across the boards despite a 3–1 defeat.
Hard Lessons, Steady Progress: Derby E’s Season Takes Shape
A team of newer players took to the boards for Derby E’s third match of the season, gaining more valuable experience against a strong Burton & Lichfield side. Although the visitors edged the result 2½–1½, the evening was full of learning, good spirit, and steady progress — everything the Chess Forge is about.
Derby B Defy Ratings to Take Point from Rolls-Royce A
A fine team effort saw Derby B share the points with Rolls-Royce A in a hard-fought Division 1 match.
Checkmate Seals a Draw for Derby D
Derby D shared the points with Rolls Royce E in a tightly contested Division 3 match, the result hinging on a tense final game that Garry Sands won to secure a 2–2 draw.
Honours Even as C Team Draw
The C Team gain their first point of the season with a well fought draw against Burton & Lichfield C.
Learning on the Road: Derby E Team Battle Hard in Belper
A completely new line-up travelled to Belper for the E team’s second Derbyshire League match, continuing the club’s aim of giving as many players as possible a taste of over-the-board chess. Despite a 3½–½ loss, the evening was full of learning, camaraderie, and the true spirit of the Chess Forge.
A Tough Evening for the B Team
A tough 4–0 loss for the B Team against a powerful Lichfield/Burton side, but plenty of determination was shown throughout. The team remain positive and ready to bounce back.
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.
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.