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The Friendly Cup table is refreshed at the beginning of each month.
Derby Chess Club’s January Blitz continued the popular First of the Month social series, blowing away the festive cobwebs on a freezing winter evening with fast, competitive chess. Leonid topped the field as expected, while new faces Joe and Srikanth made their first appearances in a lively and well-contested event.
Derby Chess Club held a Queen’s Gambit themed tournament on 2 December 2025, with each round beginning from a different curated opening position. Leonid secured victory with a perfect score, rounding off an evening of rich strategy and competitive play.
Twelve determined players braved the downpour for our November Freestyle tournament, where newcomer Leonid took first place with a flawless score.
Derby Chess Club’s October tournament was themed around the King’s Gambit. Plenty of fireworks, during four rounds of high octane chess!
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.