CHESTERFIELD 'B' TEAM
(DERBYSHIRE LEAGUE)
Within the Chesterfield Chess Club there are two B teams. One plays in the Sheffield Chess Association and the other B team plays in the Derbyshire League.
The following information concerns the B team which plays in the Derbyshire League.
The Derbyshire League consists of 4 Divisions, A.B.C and D. The Chesterfield 'B' Team currently plays in the 'A' Division, each team compromises four players.
Further information:- http://WWW.derbyshirechess.btik.com
The following information concerns the B team which plays in the Derbyshire League.
The Derbyshire League consists of 4 Divisions, A.B.C and D. The Chesterfield 'B' Team currently plays in the 'A' Division, each team compromises four players.
Further information:- http://WWW.derbyshirechess.btik.com
End of season Report 2017/18
Although we were in second place all season, we ended up only marginally above some of the teams bellow us. we were the only team to beat the runaway winners, Breadsall, though they fielded a much weakened team in the final match. We would have been much closer had we not defaulted boards in two games against weaker opposition towards the end of the season. Generally, we had a very reliable squad which performed consistently, but having two teams in the same division is not without its difficulties.
A.Mort
A.Mort
End Of Season Report 2017
Captain's report
Despite 'blowing' the Championship in the final game, the team had a very successful season, based on the stability of only having to use 5 players during the campaign. All season we oscillated with Breadsall in first or second place, but only achieved a draw against our rivals in the final match when they were missing their top two boards. Peter and Andy unbeaten, though the later drew too many games.
A.Mort
Despite 'blowing' the Championship in the final game, the team had a very successful season, based on the stability of only having to use 5 players during the campaign. All season we oscillated with Breadsall in first or second place, but only achieved a draw against our rivals in the final match when they were missing their top two boards. Peter and Andy unbeaten, though the later drew too many games.
A.Mort
End of Season Report 2016
The captain has strengthened his team almost became champions, pipped by Lichfield chess club by one point. The weakened 'A' team avoided relegation.
End of Season Report 2015
The 'B' team avoided relegation by just one point this season, where as the 'A' team had a successful season and won the Derbyshire league.
End of Season Report 2014
George has resigned his position as the captain for the 'B' team and the challenge was taken up by Andy.
At the end of the season the team finished high up in the league, bellow Chesterfield 'A' team who came second to Breadsall chess club.
At the end of the season the team finished high up in the league, bellow Chesterfield 'A' team who came second to Breadsall chess club.
End Of Season Report 2013
Derbyshire League Champions
The 'B' team was originally set up four years ago to enable more players to have the opportunity to participate in the Derbyshire League competition matches.
The team started its life in the Third Division in the Derbyshire League and gained promotion to the Second Division. At the end of the 2011, the team was then promoted to the First Division.
In their second season in the First Division they became the 2013 league champions, against stiff opposition.
To have achieved promotion from the Third division to the First division and become league champion in that time was no mean feat. All the players who has taken part in any matches during that time is to be congratulated.
I would like to add not only my personal congratulations, but also my sincere thanks and appreciation, to everybody concerned for giving their skill time and effort, all of which have contributed to the teams success.
Well done and thank you, every one.
George
The 'B' team was originally set up four years ago to enable more players to have the opportunity to participate in the Derbyshire League competition matches.
The team started its life in the Third Division in the Derbyshire League and gained promotion to the Second Division. At the end of the 2011, the team was then promoted to the First Division.
In their second season in the First Division they became the 2013 league champions, against stiff opposition.
To have achieved promotion from the Third division to the First division and become league champion in that time was no mean feat. All the players who has taken part in any matches during that time is to be congratulated.
I would like to add not only my personal congratulations, but also my sincere thanks and appreciation, to everybody concerned for giving their skill time and effort, all of which have contributed to the teams success.
Well done and thank you, every one.
George
Mid-Season Report 2013
Again as last season we have kicked the season off paired up with our 'A' Team.
Board one, Mike held Dave to a draw, this is a good result for us.
Board two, Martin who usually plays well against Mike, draw was agreed.
Board three, Andy again held Steve to a draw.
Board four, George paired up with Mike Smith was the last game to be finished and there were anxious moments for both teams. The initiative swung from one player to the other till neither player could make any progress, and well into the end game a draw was agreed.
Away match at Breadsall. The Captain struggled to get a team together for this
match, Andy was not available and there was no reserve player to be found. He
asked Andrew Hards to fill in for us..
Board one, this was the last game to be finished and the match result was in the balance, when offered Mike refused the draw and went all out for a king hunt,
Paul Madden tried his hardest to fend off the attack and eventually got caught in a
pin. This was a classic game and as a spectator it was a joy to watch.
Board two, Martin was paired with Steven Burke, pawns were interlocked right across the board and nothing could move. Steve offered a draw then out of the blue came a rook sacrifice from Martin which led to Steve losing material and he resigned.
Board three, Andrew Hards held Derek Jarvis to a vital draw which contributed to
us winning the match.
Board four, George was totally outplayed in the middle game by Andrew Toothill
George resigned
So far This was our best result of the season, a match which the captain did not expect to win.
Away match at Derby/Mick' 'A'.
Board one, Martin was paired against Raymond Evans, and this was the last
game to be finished. He almost reached the end game when an attack, which
failed on Raymond's defence, left him helpless with a loss of an open file and a dangerous pass pawn on the A file which was defended by a bishop. Martin
was forced to resign and the match was lost.
Board two, outgraded by 20 points and paired against John Shannon, Andy produced one of best draws of season. Well done!
Board three, George shown some determination to win, but he was held to a
draw by David Williams.
Board four, we wish to welcome David Ashcroft to the team. He is making a comeback after a long absence from the chess world. He played his first match
paired against Jamie Castro, the game ended as a draw. A good start to a
season.
Home match with Belper 'B'.
Board one, Mike, playing against Alan Downham, won an exchange with Rook
and Knight versus two bishops when both Queens were off the board. The
game ended when Alan had to give up one of his bishops for a dangerous
passed pawn. With a bishop down he resigned.
Board two, Martin bounced back from his last match with a fine win against
Luke Alldread. His result helped to clinch the match for us.
Board three, Andy got a useful draw playing against Vaughan Smith.
Board four, David achieved another draw against John Shaw who
stated after the match, that David was a worthy opponent. Well done to Dave.
The team has lost only once so far this season and we are still in the running
to finish in the top order at the end of the season.
Happy New Year.
Board one, Mike held Dave to a draw, this is a good result for us.
Board two, Martin who usually plays well against Mike, draw was agreed.
Board three, Andy again held Steve to a draw.
Board four, George paired up with Mike Smith was the last game to be finished and there were anxious moments for both teams. The initiative swung from one player to the other till neither player could make any progress, and well into the end game a draw was agreed.
Away match at Breadsall. The Captain struggled to get a team together for this
match, Andy was not available and there was no reserve player to be found. He
asked Andrew Hards to fill in for us..
Board one, this was the last game to be finished and the match result was in the balance, when offered Mike refused the draw and went all out for a king hunt,
Paul Madden tried his hardest to fend off the attack and eventually got caught in a
pin. This was a classic game and as a spectator it was a joy to watch.
Board two, Martin was paired with Steven Burke, pawns were interlocked right across the board and nothing could move. Steve offered a draw then out of the blue came a rook sacrifice from Martin which led to Steve losing material and he resigned.
Board three, Andrew Hards held Derek Jarvis to a vital draw which contributed to
us winning the match.
Board four, George was totally outplayed in the middle game by Andrew Toothill
George resigned
So far This was our best result of the season, a match which the captain did not expect to win.
Away match at Derby/Mick' 'A'.
Board one, Martin was paired against Raymond Evans, and this was the last
game to be finished. He almost reached the end game when an attack, which
failed on Raymond's defence, left him helpless with a loss of an open file and a dangerous pass pawn on the A file which was defended by a bishop. Martin
was forced to resign and the match was lost.
Board two, outgraded by 20 points and paired against John Shannon, Andy produced one of best draws of season. Well done!
Board three, George shown some determination to win, but he was held to a
draw by David Williams.
Board four, we wish to welcome David Ashcroft to the team. He is making a comeback after a long absence from the chess world. He played his first match
paired against Jamie Castro, the game ended as a draw. A good start to a
season.
Home match with Belper 'B'.
Board one, Mike, playing against Alan Downham, won an exchange with Rook
and Knight versus two bishops when both Queens were off the board. The
game ended when Alan had to give up one of his bishops for a dangerous
passed pawn. With a bishop down he resigned.
Board two, Martin bounced back from his last match with a fine win against
Luke Alldread. His result helped to clinch the match for us.
Board three, Andy got a useful draw playing against Vaughan Smith.
Board four, David achieved another draw against John Shaw who
stated after the match, that David was a worthy opponent. Well done to Dave.
The team has lost only once so far this season and we are still in the running
to finish in the top order at the end of the season.
Happy New Year.
2013 Season Team Results
Chesterfield 'B' 3 v 1 Belper 'B'
Derby/Mick 'A' 2.5 v 1.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Breadsall 1.5 v 2.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Chesterfield 'B' 2 v 2 Chesterfield 'A'
Derby/Mick 'A' 2.5 v 1.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Breadsall 1.5 v 2.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Chesterfield 'B' 2 v 2 Chesterfield 'A'
Captain's prize for 2012 season was awarded to
Martin Howard scoring 8 point out of 12 games
Mid-Season Report 2012
This is our third season in the Derbyshire League. We have been promoted twice and we are here to stay
in the 'A' Division. We are in debt to some of our club members who have made it possible for us to be here and who are no longer playing in the 'B' Team. At the 2010 A.G.M., the club voted that we should enter the
'C' Team (who have also tasted promotion), so that none of our club members are left out of playing in the Derbyshire league.
At the 2011 A.G.M. the club voted that both 'A' and 'B' Derbyshire Division League captains will name their registered players and the rest of the club members who wish to play in the Derbyshire League 'A' Division
will be split down the middle. With the limited talent that is available in the club, it is an opportunity for the club to grow and have our existing members' games raised to a higher level. The reality of the situation demands that both captains will have
to take drastic measures and look elsewhere for additional players so as to avoid relegation.
The Fixture list demanded that the season kicked off with Chesterfield 'B' v Chesterfield 'A' playing
against each other. Both captains fielded their registered players so as to test each others strengths. Mike Alcock drew with Dave Latham on board one. Shock result
of the match was Martin Howard beating Mike Johnson. Andy Mort drew with Steve Bracey and George Peters beat Brian Crofts on board four. The result shows that with further adjustments to the 'A' Team, the result next time around will not be one sided.
Next we were faced with Breadsall 'A' (title contenders). We created a scare on the top two boards Mike Alcock won his game against M.Molyneux, Andy, drew his game against G.Halfpenny, but on the bottom boards we were outclassed. Mike Smith lost to D.Jarvis and George lost to A.Toothhill. Had we had a bit
more experience in the 'A' Division we might have done better.
We went to Spondon to meet Burton 'B' they arrived with a player short hoping
to win on board one and
board three with the White pieces. Unfortunately for them Mike Alcock won on board one against R.Hedges
and Andy won on board three against D.Hoddy. Martin drew with J.Hoddy. Our second win of the season.
Lichfield 'A' turned up with M.Staples who won against Mike Alcock on board
one, George managed to win
on board four against A.Kent to level the match but Martin lost to P.Collins and Andy drew with M.Maher.
The team went down by a half point again.
We went to Belper 'A' a strong experienced side which has played in the 'A' Division for many years, we
just wanted a result to come our way. Match was going well, top three boards ended in a draw. Board one S.Edwards v M.Alcock board two S.Gimore v M.Howard board three M.Alderson v A.Mort. Last to finish was D.Gothard who crushed George with the white pieces on the bottom board. Again we lost the match by half
a point.
At last a home match at Nags head this time. It was Derby/Mick 'A' who where scheduled to turn up, they arrived unexpectedly with J.Shannon we matched him with Hubert who held him to a draw with a classic game. Martin outclassed R.Forey with a clever ending, Andy settled for a draw with D.Williams. George had a fine win with the white pieces against M.Cobham. He finally earned his place in the team. This was our best win of the season and we have achieved our goal. We managed to gain fifty percent from six games.
Well done everybody.
Happy New Year!
in the 'A' Division. We are in debt to some of our club members who have made it possible for us to be here and who are no longer playing in the 'B' Team. At the 2010 A.G.M., the club voted that we should enter the
'C' Team (who have also tasted promotion), so that none of our club members are left out of playing in the Derbyshire league.
At the 2011 A.G.M. the club voted that both 'A' and 'B' Derbyshire Division League captains will name their registered players and the rest of the club members who wish to play in the Derbyshire League 'A' Division
will be split down the middle. With the limited talent that is available in the club, it is an opportunity for the club to grow and have our existing members' games raised to a higher level. The reality of the situation demands that both captains will have
to take drastic measures and look elsewhere for additional players so as to avoid relegation.
The Fixture list demanded that the season kicked off with Chesterfield 'B' v Chesterfield 'A' playing
against each other. Both captains fielded their registered players so as to test each others strengths. Mike Alcock drew with Dave Latham on board one. Shock result
of the match was Martin Howard beating Mike Johnson. Andy Mort drew with Steve Bracey and George Peters beat Brian Crofts on board four. The result shows that with further adjustments to the 'A' Team, the result next time around will not be one sided.
Next we were faced with Breadsall 'A' (title contenders). We created a scare on the top two boards Mike Alcock won his game against M.Molyneux, Andy, drew his game against G.Halfpenny, but on the bottom boards we were outclassed. Mike Smith lost to D.Jarvis and George lost to A.Toothhill. Had we had a bit
more experience in the 'A' Division we might have done better.
We went to Spondon to meet Burton 'B' they arrived with a player short hoping
to win on board one and
board three with the White pieces. Unfortunately for them Mike Alcock won on board one against R.Hedges
and Andy won on board three against D.Hoddy. Martin drew with J.Hoddy. Our second win of the season.
Lichfield 'A' turned up with M.Staples who won against Mike Alcock on board
one, George managed to win
on board four against A.Kent to level the match but Martin lost to P.Collins and Andy drew with M.Maher.
The team went down by a half point again.
We went to Belper 'A' a strong experienced side which has played in the 'A' Division for many years, we
just wanted a result to come our way. Match was going well, top three boards ended in a draw. Board one S.Edwards v M.Alcock board two S.Gimore v M.Howard board three M.Alderson v A.Mort. Last to finish was D.Gothard who crushed George with the white pieces on the bottom board. Again we lost the match by half
a point.
At last a home match at Nags head this time. It was Derby/Mick 'A' who where scheduled to turn up, they arrived unexpectedly with J.Shannon we matched him with Hubert who held him to a draw with a classic game. Martin outclassed R.Forey with a clever ending, Andy settled for a draw with D.Williams. George had a fine win with the white pieces against M.Cobham. He finally earned his place in the team. This was our best win of the season and we have achieved our goal. We managed to gain fifty percent from six games.
Well done everybody.
Happy New Year!
End of season report 2012
The team missed Mike Alcock, and so the captain had no choice but to recruit. He found Chris Chambers
from Worksop but unfortunately on the night of the event he was unwell. He recommended Jim Burnett to
to take his place and all went well until we learned that Jim had already played for the Chesterfield 'A' team
in the same league. Burton 'A' team at full strength with Phil Briggs on board one who held Jim Burnett to
a draw. Martin with a stunning game beat Trevor Mould. Andy drew his game with Allen Ralph. Finally
George beat Paul Moore on board four. Later we were disqualified on board 1, as we had breached rule 12.
We still had enough points to win the match, Chesterfield 'B' 2.5 v 1.5.
Our return match with our Chesterfield 'A' Team, again missing Mike Alcock, we had the pleasure Hubert
Mossong playing on board 1. Dave Latham was ready for him and outplayed our man in the middle game. Martin Howard achieved a double win over Mike Johnson in this tournament, and the match was all square.
Andy Mort settled for an early draw with Steve Bracey. It was all down to board 4. The game was going
well till both players found them selves in time trouble. Both flags dropped. The question now was who's flag had dropped first? While the inquest was going on George Peters asked his opponent Ian Edmundson if he would settle for a draw. Not realising that the match result depended on it he kindly agreed. David Latham
and several club members objected and demanded that George should resign his game. He consulted his own players and admitted that he had actually seen Ian's flag drop so his own flag must have dropped first. The decision taken, which was the correct one, was that George would resign his game and so the Chesterfield
'B' team lost the match.
Chesterfield 'A' 2.5 v 1.5
Still missing Mike Alcock we have learnt that he is recovering and doing well after having an operation. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the team.. We could not find anybody who could play on board 1, so Martin was playing on the top board against Paul Madden who represented Breadsall 'A' team. Paul found a chink in Martin's armour and left him with a Queen side double pawn and
he lost the game. Andy on board 2, found John Molyneux too hot to handle so we were 2 points down. For Board 3, we asked John Denby to come out of retirement to play for us. John obliged just this once. He held Steve Burke to a draw with the White pieces, he showed us he can still play chess. George took on Derek Jarvis on board 4, and late in the middle game George asked Derek for a draw and it was accepted.
Chesterfield 'B' 1 v 3 Breadsall 'A'
After a long absence Mike Alcock agreed to play for us. He carried on where he left off with a convincing win over R.Hedges on board 1. John Hoddy captain of Burton 'B' side playing on board 2, facing Martin at his
best lost to a classic finish. As bystanders, we observed Martin's skilful attack on John's king with two Knights, Rooks and Queen. Dave Hoddy put up some strong resistance against Andy and late in the middle game a draw was agreed. At this stage,the match was won. George playing on board 4, against David Pickering was a pawn up in the end game. With a rook each and several pawns on the board he was one move away from winning when he blundered and lost his game. Should have gone to specsavers !
Chesterfield 'B' 2.5 v 1.5
Approaching the end of the season relegation battles are on the horizon. The George excluded himself realising the importance of this match. He had the luxury of Hubert Mossong playing Ray Foray from Derby/Mick 'A' on board 1, Ray had the advantage with a lone Queen against two Rooks several pawns on the board till Hubert showed his end game skills. A draw was offered and accepted. Mike Alcock was on board 2, against David Williams and this game was played to the book, Derek threw everything at Mike with some clever defensive moves but Mike never flinched. the result was a drawn endgame. Martin first time playing on board 3, against Mark Polovina and in the middle game he outplayed his opponent on the king side with a crushing mating attack which won us the match. Andy found himself on board 4. playing Kevin Dalley who just hung on to draw his game. A crucial win for the team thus avoiding relegation. Well done to you all.
Chesterfield 2.5 v 1.5
A home match at Nag's head against Belper 'A', Unfortunately the captain could only find two players
himself and Martin Howard , due to holidays. To save Belper players making the journey, the captain forfeited the match. Chesterfield 'B' 0 v 4.
Again the captain dropped himself from this game which was another must win situation,and recruited Andrew Hards with a grading of 173 from Sheffield Nomads chess club. New face, new talent playing on board 3, against John Keaveney from Lichfield 'A' chess club. Andrew sacrificed a pawn early in the game to get some kind of mating attacks going on John's King. It was a endless stand off between both players till eventually a clever Knight move from Andrew forced his opponents king offside which led to loss of material and he resigned. Mike Alcock back in his rightful place on board 1, held Murice Saples to a draw. This was a crucial half point for us to win the match. Martin home again on board 2, paired up with Peter Collins fought a duel which ended up to be adraw. Andy on board 4. playing Brian Homewood A draw was agreed and we won the match.
Chesterfield 'B' 2.5 v 1.5
Last game of the season with no importance we secured 4th place in the league and we could not better our
position, this led to Mike Alcock abstaining and allowed the George into the team. Martin found himself on
board 1, against Phill Briggs from Burton 'A' chess club. Late in the game with lots of pieces on Phill found a breakthrough Martins defence but fell foul to a perpetual checks from Martin's Queen, draw was achieved.
Andrew Hards we pushed him to play on board 2, against Trevor Bould he tried his best to get a result but
Trevor come through and won the game and the Match. Andy Mort paired up with Ralph Allen the game
went on reached a drawn position which was agreed .George back in the team playing his old rival
Paul Moore won a pawn in the opening but he could not hold his position and with some sharp play from Paul he was held to a draw.
Chesterfield 'B' 1.5 v 2.5
This was our first season in the league and we finished fourth. The Captain had a very strong learning curve and wishes to congratulate all those involved in the matches for their time and effort. To finish mid-table in our first season in this league is a good beginning. May we go from strength to strength. Well done everyone.
Next season we will have to do it all over again unless our A.G.M. or the changes to the British chess federation might not allow us to have two teams in the Derby District League Division 1. Captain wishes to thank all the players who have contributed.
from Worksop but unfortunately on the night of the event he was unwell. He recommended Jim Burnett to
to take his place and all went well until we learned that Jim had already played for the Chesterfield 'A' team
in the same league. Burton 'A' team at full strength with Phil Briggs on board one who held Jim Burnett to
a draw. Martin with a stunning game beat Trevor Mould. Andy drew his game with Allen Ralph. Finally
George beat Paul Moore on board four. Later we were disqualified on board 1, as we had breached rule 12.
We still had enough points to win the match, Chesterfield 'B' 2.5 v 1.5.
Our return match with our Chesterfield 'A' Team, again missing Mike Alcock, we had the pleasure Hubert
Mossong playing on board 1. Dave Latham was ready for him and outplayed our man in the middle game. Martin Howard achieved a double win over Mike Johnson in this tournament, and the match was all square.
Andy Mort settled for an early draw with Steve Bracey. It was all down to board 4. The game was going
well till both players found them selves in time trouble. Both flags dropped. The question now was who's flag had dropped first? While the inquest was going on George Peters asked his opponent Ian Edmundson if he would settle for a draw. Not realising that the match result depended on it he kindly agreed. David Latham
and several club members objected and demanded that George should resign his game. He consulted his own players and admitted that he had actually seen Ian's flag drop so his own flag must have dropped first. The decision taken, which was the correct one, was that George would resign his game and so the Chesterfield
'B' team lost the match.
Chesterfield 'A' 2.5 v 1.5
Still missing Mike Alcock we have learnt that he is recovering and doing well after having an operation. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to the team.. We could not find anybody who could play on board 1, so Martin was playing on the top board against Paul Madden who represented Breadsall 'A' team. Paul found a chink in Martin's armour and left him with a Queen side double pawn and
he lost the game. Andy on board 2, found John Molyneux too hot to handle so we were 2 points down. For Board 3, we asked John Denby to come out of retirement to play for us. John obliged just this once. He held Steve Burke to a draw with the White pieces, he showed us he can still play chess. George took on Derek Jarvis on board 4, and late in the middle game George asked Derek for a draw and it was accepted.
Chesterfield 'B' 1 v 3 Breadsall 'A'
After a long absence Mike Alcock agreed to play for us. He carried on where he left off with a convincing win over R.Hedges on board 1. John Hoddy captain of Burton 'B' side playing on board 2, facing Martin at his
best lost to a classic finish. As bystanders, we observed Martin's skilful attack on John's king with two Knights, Rooks and Queen. Dave Hoddy put up some strong resistance against Andy and late in the middle game a draw was agreed. At this stage,the match was won. George playing on board 4, against David Pickering was a pawn up in the end game. With a rook each and several pawns on the board he was one move away from winning when he blundered and lost his game. Should have gone to specsavers !
Chesterfield 'B' 2.5 v 1.5
Approaching the end of the season relegation battles are on the horizon. The George excluded himself realising the importance of this match. He had the luxury of Hubert Mossong playing Ray Foray from Derby/Mick 'A' on board 1, Ray had the advantage with a lone Queen against two Rooks several pawns on the board till Hubert showed his end game skills. A draw was offered and accepted. Mike Alcock was on board 2, against David Williams and this game was played to the book, Derek threw everything at Mike with some clever defensive moves but Mike never flinched. the result was a drawn endgame. Martin first time playing on board 3, against Mark Polovina and in the middle game he outplayed his opponent on the king side with a crushing mating attack which won us the match. Andy found himself on board 4. playing Kevin Dalley who just hung on to draw his game. A crucial win for the team thus avoiding relegation. Well done to you all.
Chesterfield 2.5 v 1.5
A home match at Nag's head against Belper 'A', Unfortunately the captain could only find two players
himself and Martin Howard , due to holidays. To save Belper players making the journey, the captain forfeited the match. Chesterfield 'B' 0 v 4.
Again the captain dropped himself from this game which was another must win situation,and recruited Andrew Hards with a grading of 173 from Sheffield Nomads chess club. New face, new talent playing on board 3, against John Keaveney from Lichfield 'A' chess club. Andrew sacrificed a pawn early in the game to get some kind of mating attacks going on John's King. It was a endless stand off between both players till eventually a clever Knight move from Andrew forced his opponents king offside which led to loss of material and he resigned. Mike Alcock back in his rightful place on board 1, held Murice Saples to a draw. This was a crucial half point for us to win the match. Martin home again on board 2, paired up with Peter Collins fought a duel which ended up to be adraw. Andy on board 4. playing Brian Homewood A draw was agreed and we won the match.
Chesterfield 'B' 2.5 v 1.5
Last game of the season with no importance we secured 4th place in the league and we could not better our
position, this led to Mike Alcock abstaining and allowed the George into the team. Martin found himself on
board 1, against Phill Briggs from Burton 'A' chess club. Late in the game with lots of pieces on Phill found a breakthrough Martins defence but fell foul to a perpetual checks from Martin's Queen, draw was achieved.
Andrew Hards we pushed him to play on board 2, against Trevor Bould he tried his best to get a result but
Trevor come through and won the game and the Match. Andy Mort paired up with Ralph Allen the game
went on reached a drawn position which was agreed .George back in the team playing his old rival
Paul Moore won a pawn in the opening but he could not hold his position and with some sharp play from Paul he was held to a draw.
Chesterfield 'B' 1.5 v 2.5
This was our first season in the league and we finished fourth. The Captain had a very strong learning curve and wishes to congratulate all those involved in the matches for their time and effort. To finish mid-table in our first season in this league is a good beginning. May we go from strength to strength. Well done everyone.
Next season we will have to do it all over again unless our A.G.M. or the changes to the British chess federation might not allow us to have two teams in the Derby District League Division 1. Captain wishes to thank all the players who have contributed.
2012 Season Results
Lichfield 'A' 1.5 v 2.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Derby/Mick 'A' 1.5 v 2.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Chesterfield 'B' 0 v 4 Belper 'A'
Burton 'B' 1.5 v 2.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Breadsall 'A' 3 v 1 Chesterfield 'B'
Chesterfield 'A' 2.5 v 1.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Burton 'A' 1.5 v 2.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Chesterfield 'B' 3 v 1 Derby/Mick 'A'
Belper 'A' 2.5 v 1.5 Chesterfield 'B'
Chesterfield 'B' 1.5 v 2.5 Lichfield 'A'
Chesterfield 'B' 3.5 v 0.5 Burton 'B'
Chesterfield 'B' 1.5 v 2.5 Breadsall 'A
Chesterfield 'B' 3 v 1 Chesterfield 'A'
Captain's Report for 2011
Captain's prize was awarded to Andy Mort who scored 6 points out of nine games.
Captain wishes to thank all the players who took part thus securing promotion into the top Division in this
League. A pool of nine players who played forty games and only lost six. Excellent performance.
Captain's prize was awarded to Andy Mort who scored 6 points out of nine games.
Captain wishes to thank all the players who took part thus securing promotion into the top Division in this
League. A pool of nine players who played forty games and only lost six. Excellent performance.
Belper 'B' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
We faced a strong Belper side who needed one point to avoid relegation. The Captain recruited Ken Norbury into the side and he was paired up with C.Cantrill on board one . The game reached a point where both players accepted a draw.
J.Shore on board 2 won a pawn against George and then lost it in the end game. George stuck it out and
won his end game.
Ian on board three played against L.Alldred and they became bogged down, both players being stuck for a move, so a draw was agreed.
This left Brian on board four, paired up with V.Smith who out played our stalwart and the match was level.
This is a good result for us, well done everybody. Enjoy your summer break !
Match Result: Chesterfield 2 - 2.
Congratulate for our Chesterfield 'A' First Team for winning the Derbyshire First Division for
the third time in three years we shall be joining them next season.
J.Shore on board 2 won a pawn against George and then lost it in the end game. George stuck it out and
won his end game.
Ian on board three played against L.Alldred and they became bogged down, both players being stuck for a move, so a draw was agreed.
This left Brian on board four, paired up with V.Smith who out played our stalwart and the match was level.
This is a good result for us, well done everybody. Enjoy your summer break !
Match Result: Chesterfield 2 - 2.
Congratulate for our Chesterfield 'A' First Team for winning the Derbyshire First Division for
the third time in three years we shall be joining them next season.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- Long Eaton 'A'
Long Eaton team turned up with a player short, so they gave us a chance to get something out of the match. Unfortunately for us they had R.Evans on board one. As expected he won his game against Martin
and the match was level. Andy on board two was paired up with A.Robins and both players settled for a
draw. This left Steve Housley who was paired up with N.Davies both players going for the win. Well into the
middle game in a double edge game with opposite coloured bishops, Steve sacrificed two pawns to open up
the king side to trap N. Robins castled king. Unfortunately for him he left his own King unprotected and got mated instead.
We wish to congratulate Long Eaton for winning the Division Two Title. We shall join them in division one next season as runners up. Well done to all our players for an excellent performance during this season.
Match Result: Chesterfield 1.5 - 2.5
and the match was level. Andy on board two was paired up with A.Robins and both players settled for a
draw. This left Steve Housley who was paired up with N.Davies both players going for the win. Well into the
middle game in a double edge game with opposite coloured bishops, Steve sacrificed two pawns to open up
the king side to trap N. Robins castled king. Unfortunately for him he left his own King unprotected and got mated instead.
We wish to congratulate Long Eaton for winning the Division Two Title. We shall join them in division one next season as runners up. Well done to all our players for an excellent performance during this season.
Match Result: Chesterfield 1.5 - 2.5
West Notts 'B' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
Steve on board 1 came out on top in the end game against E.Williamson and gave us the start we needed.
Martin on Board 2 won his end game against R.Willoughby. It is nice to have Martin back.
Andy on board 3 won his game against J.Thacker and as the last player to finish, his result sealed the win
George on Board 4secured a draw with J.Crawley.
Well done everybody.
Match result: Chesterfield 3.5-0.5.
We are now level with points at the top of the Leader Board with Long Eaton 'A'.
We need one more result to come our way to secure promotion from our last two matches.
Martin on Board 2 won his end game against R.Willoughby. It is nice to have Martin back.
Andy on board 3 won his game against J.Thacker and as the last player to finish, his result sealed the win
George on Board 4secured a draw with J.Crawley.
Well done everybody.
Match result: Chesterfield 3.5-0.5.
We are now level with points at the top of the Leader Board with Long Eaton 'A'.
We need one more result to come our way to secure promotion from our last two matches.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- Derby/Mick 'B'
Martin Cobham Derby/Mick captain could not raise a team for this match and Chesterfield collected the points.
Match result: Chesterfield 4-0.
Match result: Chesterfield 4-0.
Long Eaton 'A' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
Out graded on every board yet we walked away with a decent score.
On board four, Pete surprised us all by sharing the point with N.Davies graded 144.
Brian on Board three, drew his game with A.Robins graded 154.
George on board two, took on G.Gibson graded 165. He almost won his game but endless checks on
his exposed King stopped him from winning but he secured a draw.
Steve on board one, drifted in to a lost position and resigned in the end game. He was paired with
R.Evans graded 192, they don't come any higher than this in this league.
We almost got the point we came for. Well done everyone !
Match result: Chesterfield 1.5 - 2.5
On board four, Pete surprised us all by sharing the point with N.Davies graded 144.
Brian on Board three, drew his game with A.Robins graded 154.
George on board two, took on G.Gibson graded 165. He almost won his game but endless checks on
his exposed King stopped him from winning but he secured a draw.
Steve on board one, drifted in to a lost position and resigned in the end game. He was paired with
R.Evans graded 192, they don't come any higher than this in this league.
We almost got the point we came for. Well done everyone !
Match result: Chesterfield 1.5 - 2.5
A Valley/C Cross 'A' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
Steve Bracey on board 1, showed a lot of respect to Dr A Natt. He chose to play a solid opening with
the White pieces, as the game drifted towards the endgame both players agreed a draw.
Martin board 2, played a hard fought game. The players reached a stage where they each had a Queen, Rook and four pawns. Dean offered a draw after a long pause Martin agreed.
Andy on board three, Young A.Webster played some clever defensive moves eventually breaking through with
his rook to catch Andy off guard and claimed the point. Match all square.
George on board four, paired up with P.Brooks. In the middle game George sacrificed his rook for a knight
to break down P.Brooks centre pawn formation and exposed his opponent king to mating attacks. After a
long struggle P.Brooks got caught in a double pin on his king and queen and he then resigned.
A good result for us.
Match result: Chesterfield 2- Clay Cross 2
As a matter of interest, Long Eaton and Derby-Mick drew their match which means that we are still 2 points clear at the top of the table
the White pieces, as the game drifted towards the endgame both players agreed a draw.
Martin board 2, played a hard fought game. The players reached a stage where they each had a Queen, Rook and four pawns. Dean offered a draw after a long pause Martin agreed.
Andy on board three, Young A.Webster played some clever defensive moves eventually breaking through with
his rook to catch Andy off guard and claimed the point. Match all square.
George on board four, paired up with P.Brooks. In the middle game George sacrificed his rook for a knight
to break down P.Brooks centre pawn formation and exposed his opponent king to mating attacks. After a
long struggle P.Brooks got caught in a double pin on his king and queen and he then resigned.
A good result for us.
Match result: Chesterfield 2- Clay Cross 2
As a matter of interest, Long Eaton and Derby-Mick drew their match which means that we are still 2 points clear at the top of the table
Derby/Mick 'B' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
Steve Bracey on board 1, Playing M,Cobham. After a long battle equally matched in strength , both players settled for a draw in the end game and shared the point.
Martin on board 2, playing with the black pieces had to make some unusual moves in the opening to take
K.Dalley out of the book. He then had to play some exact moves to keep in contention. After a hard fought
battle the position was level and the game was drawn.
Andy on board 3, His opening preparation proved to be too much for D.Smith, who after a long drawn out game was forced to resign. A crucial win for the team which won us the match.
George on board 4, He met his old rival D.Heelan Over the decades Mr.Heelan beat him twice with the white pieces. Again faced with the white pieces he allowed his central pawn to be taken in the Queen's gambit
opening with a view to attack the uncastled White King with his open Bishops. Dave refused to take the
pawn and after all the pieces were exchanged, with pawns left on the board in the end game, both players agreed on a draw.
Match result: Chesterfield 'B' 2.5 - 1.5.
Martin on board 2, playing with the black pieces had to make some unusual moves in the opening to take
K.Dalley out of the book. He then had to play some exact moves to keep in contention. After a hard fought
battle the position was level and the game was drawn.
Andy on board 3, His opening preparation proved to be too much for D.Smith, who after a long drawn out game was forced to resign. A crucial win for the team which won us the match.
George on board 4, He met his old rival D.Heelan Over the decades Mr.Heelan beat him twice with the white pieces. Again faced with the white pieces he allowed his central pawn to be taken in the Queen's gambit
opening with a view to attack the uncastled White King with his open Bishops. Dave refused to take the
pawn and after all the pieces were exchanged, with pawns left on the board in the end game, both players agreed on a draw.
Match result: Chesterfield 'B' 2.5 - 1.5.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- Belper 'B'
Steve, Martin, and Andy, won on top three boards against a strong Belper side. This left George on board
four. He was two pawns down to a King side attack, he almost got through when P.Samson who was in
time trouble offered a draw. After a long pause George accepted. Well done lads this was a good result
for us.
Match result: Chesterfield 'B' 3.5 - 0.5.
four. He was two pawns down to a King side attack, he almost got through when P.Samson who was in
time trouble offered a draw. After a long pause George accepted. Well done lads this was a good result
for us.
Match result: Chesterfield 'B' 3.5 - 0.5.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- Derby/Mick 'C'
As Steve Bracey was playing in another match his place was taken by Steve Housley
Board one, Martin paired up with A.Cockburn. They eventually shook hands and shared the points.
Board two, Andy with the four pawn attack battled on, but M.Allan fended him off and the game was drawn.
Board Three, Steve Housley played some clever chess in the opening and continued to pressurise his opponent, A.Baker, till he cracked. Steve won the game. George is hopeful he will play for us again in the
near future. Thanks Steve.
Board four, Late in the game against D. Meyer,George sacrificed a pawn in the Ruy lopez defence
which led to a passed pawn. and with a 'book ending' George won the game.
Revenge was sweet by winning this match against Derby/Mickleover as they beat us earlier in the season.
Match result: Chesterfield 3-1.
Board one, Martin paired up with A.Cockburn. They eventually shook hands and shared the points.
Board two, Andy with the four pawn attack battled on, but M.Allan fended him off and the game was drawn.
Board Three, Steve Housley played some clever chess in the opening and continued to pressurise his opponent, A.Baker, till he cracked. Steve won the game. George is hopeful he will play for us again in the
near future. Thanks Steve.
Board four, Late in the game against D. Meyer,George sacrificed a pawn in the Ruy lopez defence
which led to a passed pawn. and with a 'book ending' George won the game.
Revenge was sweet by winning this match against Derby/Mickleover as they beat us earlier in the season.
Match result: Chesterfield 3-1.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- West Notts 'B'
In good spirits, the match started with the team Captains paired up on board four. John Crawley allowed his
Rook to be trapped by a Bishop which gave George the advantage and after a hard fought end game John
resigned.
Steve, on board one, with opposite coloured Bishops found too many passed pawns marching towards him and eventually he had to resign. E.William's resilience levelled the match.
On Board three, Andy chopped a pawn one square short of promotion, found himself Queen up for Knight and
Bishop. A frenzy of activity and exchanges followed and Andy's technique in the end game proved to be too
much for R.Willoughby where he was outplayed by a lone Queen and he resigned.
This left Board two, Where Martin was out played most of the game by R.Murphy who was determined to
promote one of the back to back pawns, again a square short from promotion. Martin, determined not to lose,
generated counter play at the very last minute of the game, when R.Murphy, short of time, offered a draw.
A hard fought match could have gone to either side. We're slowly beginning to feel the heat in this division.
Result: Chesterfield 2.5 -v- 1.5 West Notts.
Rook to be trapped by a Bishop which gave George the advantage and after a hard fought end game John
resigned.
Steve, on board one, with opposite coloured Bishops found too many passed pawns marching towards him and eventually he had to resign. E.William's resilience levelled the match.
On Board three, Andy chopped a pawn one square short of promotion, found himself Queen up for Knight and
Bishop. A frenzy of activity and exchanges followed and Andy's technique in the end game proved to be too
much for R.Willoughby where he was outplayed by a lone Queen and he resigned.
This left Board two, Where Martin was out played most of the game by R.Murphy who was determined to
promote one of the back to back pawns, again a square short from promotion. Martin, determined not to lose,
generated counter play at the very last minute of the game, when R.Murphy, short of time, offered a draw.
A hard fought match could have gone to either side. We're slowly beginning to feel the heat in this division.
Result: Chesterfield 2.5 -v- 1.5 West Notts.
Derby/Mick' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
Our very first loss in the league. George tasted defeat and it was a bitter pill to swallow.
We sent a reasonable side to Derby, hoping to get a point out of the match. Things were going to plan with three games drawn. Andy on board one playing against M.Thakur, felt that given another day he could have done better. Ian on board three fought hard to earn himself a half point playing against M.Allen. Brian on board four settled for a draw, playing against A.Cockburn. On board two the match was decided when well into the end game, when George's flag dropped. He reckons that S.Lamont outclassed him on board two, but he had gained experience and early seasonal jitters caused him some concern playing with the clocks.
Match result. 2.5 -v- 1.5 to Derby/Mick'.
We sent a reasonable side to Derby, hoping to get a point out of the match. Things were going to plan with three games drawn. Andy on board one playing against M.Thakur, felt that given another day he could have done better. Ian on board three fought hard to earn himself a half point playing against M.Allen. Brian on board four settled for a draw, playing against A.Cockburn. On board two the match was decided when well into the end game, when George's flag dropped. He reckons that S.Lamont outclassed him on board two, but he had gained experience and early seasonal jitters caused him some concern playing with the clocks.
Match result. 2.5 -v- 1.5 to Derby/Mick'.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- A Valley/C Cross 'A' 2010-2011
New season, New division, New challenge and we are up to it.
Our first match proved to be a tough one. Steve drew with Dr Natt, so did George on board
four with A.Webster and so did Andy on board three with D.Hartley. Martin settled the match
for us with another fine win.Captain feels that in order to compete in this league we need to produce our best side against Long Eaton 'A', Belper 'B' and A Valley/C Cross 'A',
home and away.
Match result 2.5 to 1.5 to Chesterfield.
Our first match proved to be a tough one. Steve drew with Dr Natt, so did George on board
four with A.Webster and so did Andy on board three with D.Hartley. Martin settled the match
for us with another fine win.Captain feels that in order to compete in this league we need to produce our best side against Long Eaton 'A', Belper 'B' and A Valley/C Cross 'A',
home and away.
Match result 2.5 to 1.5 to Chesterfield.
Captain's Prize For 2009/10 Season
The Captain's prize was awarded to Martin who in a run of ten games played on
higher boards without loss.
The Captain wishes to thank all the club members who supported this team and thanks all the players who took part thus helping us to secure promotion during
a successful season.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- West Notts 'B'
Bank Holiday Monday did not deter us from taking on the runners up in this league. John Crawley
did not disappoint. He fielded his strongest side against us and we matched him on every board.
Steve on Board 1. Young E.Williamson put up a good fight but he was out graded and lost his game to
Steve, who remains undefeated this season. 7/8 points.
Board 3. George with the Black Pieces played John Crawley's 'Black Bishop' out of the game and forced his
way through the King side to take the point. A run of ten wins. 10.5/12 points.
Board 2. Martin who won a pawn on the Queen side almost drove it home when A.Kenyon's flag dropped
and he lost on time. Martin won every game he played this season. 10/10 points.
Board 4. Ian who had a strong attack built up on the castled Black King, found his own King in serious
trouble. Tracey Clegg who was in time trouble, missed a mate on move 30. After several
exchanges Ian found a perpetual check on the Black King. The game ended in a draw.
Match result Chesterfield 3.5 -v- 0.5.
did not disappoint. He fielded his strongest side against us and we matched him on every board.
Steve on Board 1. Young E.Williamson put up a good fight but he was out graded and lost his game to
Steve, who remains undefeated this season. 7/8 points.
Board 3. George with the Black Pieces played John Crawley's 'Black Bishop' out of the game and forced his
way through the King side to take the point. A run of ten wins. 10.5/12 points.
Board 2. Martin who won a pawn on the Queen side almost drove it home when A.Kenyon's flag dropped
and he lost on time. Martin won every game he played this season. 10/10 points.
Board 4. Ian who had a strong attack built up on the castled Black King, found his own King in serious
trouble. Tracey Clegg who was in time trouble, missed a mate on move 30. After several
exchanges Ian found a perpetual check on the Black King. The game ended in a draw.
Match result Chesterfield 3.5 -v- 0.5.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- Belper 'C'
Captain introduced a new player, Terry Hand into our team. We need a larger pool of players for the challenges that lie ahead for the coming season.
Board 3. Terry was outgraded by Roger Walker who fielded a strong side against us. Unfortunately, Terry lost his game against Roger despite a valiant effort.
George on Board 2. Well matched with J.Kelsall, the fight for the initiative went well into the end game, with a
pair of Rooks each, George won a pawn and drove it home with a 'book ending'. The match was level.
Brian on Board 4. Incredible run of ten games, four wins, six draws, finally came a cropper to R.Harrison who
out classed our stalwart in the end game.
Martin on Board 1. Gutsy performance with the Black Pieces he showed the watchful crowd why he is undefeated this season. Luke Alldred with a King side attack which did not go anywhere lost a pawn in the middle game. He fought very hard in the end game and almost achieved a draw when his flag went. With an incredible nine wins in a row Martin levelled the match for us.
Match result Chesterfield 'B' 2-2.
Board 3. Terry was outgraded by Roger Walker who fielded a strong side against us. Unfortunately, Terry lost his game against Roger despite a valiant effort.
George on Board 2. Well matched with J.Kelsall, the fight for the initiative went well into the end game, with a
pair of Rooks each, George won a pawn and drove it home with a 'book ending'. The match was level.
Brian on Board 4. Incredible run of ten games, four wins, six draws, finally came a cropper to R.Harrison who
out classed our stalwart in the end game.
Martin on Board 1. Gutsy performance with the Black Pieces he showed the watchful crowd why he is undefeated this season. Luke Alldred with a King side attack which did not go anywhere lost a pawn in the middle game. He fought very hard in the end game and almost achieved a draw when his flag went. With an incredible nine wins in a row Martin levelled the match for us.
Match result Chesterfield 'B' 2-2.
Lichfield 'B' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
Well done everybody we have won the Third Division in the Derbyshire League.
Captain sent e-mail to remind Roger Holmewood the secretary Lichfield Chess Club of our re-scheduled match.
He replied by saying " We are ready to do battle".
Let the battle commence.
Brian on board four, finished first with D,Torbica after what appeared to be a tug of war between the two players which led to an early drawn game.
Ian on board three, nice to have him back, reached a favourable position in the middle game, he reached out
with his Rook, he blundered, lost it, end of game. Another lucky break for A,Fraser who is getting to be a
thorn in our side, George also blundered and lost his game to him early in the season.
Martin on board one, comfortable with the White Pieces, came through after a long tussle for the initiative
on the Queen side, which young N,Fraser won, but left his King exposed to a Queen and Rook attack and got mated. Martin levelled the match and kept his 100% record, a run of eight games.
George on Board 2, both players reached the end game and had two minor pieces with six pawns left
on the board. By this time the outcome of this match all depended on the result of this game. G,Monks
who was under a lot of pressure, he eventually lost a pawn and consequently allowed George to excite
the watchful crowd with his impressive end game display and the battle was won.
The match finished early and we had time to celebrate our achievement on the way home.
Match result Chesterfield 2.5 - 1.5. Ten wins out of ten matches.
Captain sent e-mail to remind Roger Holmewood the secretary Lichfield Chess Club of our re-scheduled match.
He replied by saying " We are ready to do battle".
Let the battle commence.
Brian on board four, finished first with D,Torbica after what appeared to be a tug of war between the two players which led to an early drawn game.
Ian on board three, nice to have him back, reached a favourable position in the middle game, he reached out
with his Rook, he blundered, lost it, end of game. Another lucky break for A,Fraser who is getting to be a
thorn in our side, George also blundered and lost his game to him early in the season.
Martin on board one, comfortable with the White Pieces, came through after a long tussle for the initiative
on the Queen side, which young N,Fraser won, but left his King exposed to a Queen and Rook attack and got mated. Martin levelled the match and kept his 100% record, a run of eight games.
George on Board 2, both players reached the end game and had two minor pieces with six pawns left
on the board. By this time the outcome of this match all depended on the result of this game. G,Monks
who was under a lot of pressure, he eventually lost a pawn and consequently allowed George to excite
the watchful crowd with his impressive end game display and the battle was won.
The match finished early and we had time to celebrate our achievement on the way home.
Match result Chesterfield 2.5 - 1.5. Ten wins out of ten matches.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- West Notts 'C'
Steve on board 1. who has not lost a game all season accepted a draw, young Ross Mackay gave him a hard time.
Martin on Board 2. nice to have him back, he carried on where he left off 100% record. D.Dunne was out played in the middle game his king was in trouble and he resigned. With the 'captain's prize' at stake, there is no let up from Martin.
George on board 3. J.Crawley playing with white Pieces got his Bishop and Rook trapped by a rampant pawn
on c3, square. Resigned after 35, moves. George,now has seven wins in a row.
Brian on board 4. Tracey Clegg competitive in every department, in the middle game won a pawn then lost
one in return. The game came to a halt. Draw agreed.
Result Chesterfield 3-1.
With this result, the team won promotion to League Division 2.
Congratulations to our Chesterfield 'A' Team for winning the Derbyshire 'A' Division for the second time in two years.
The Chesterfield 'B' is a game away from winning the Derbyshire 'C' Division.
Martin on Board 2. nice to have him back, he carried on where he left off 100% record. D.Dunne was out played in the middle game his king was in trouble and he resigned. With the 'captain's prize' at stake, there is no let up from Martin.
George on board 3. J.Crawley playing with white Pieces got his Bishop and Rook trapped by a rampant pawn
on c3, square. Resigned after 35, moves. George,now has seven wins in a row.
Brian on board 4. Tracey Clegg competitive in every department, in the middle game won a pawn then lost
one in return. The game came to a halt. Draw agreed.
Result Chesterfield 3-1.
With this result, the team won promotion to League Division 2.
Congratulations to our Chesterfield 'A' Team for winning the Derbyshire 'A' Division for the second time in two years.
The Chesterfield 'B' is a game away from winning the Derbyshire 'C' Division.
Derby/Mick 'D' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
Steve finished first on board 1. Agreed a draw with S.Lamont to clinch the match for us. Despite losing
his100% score for the team, a fantastic run of five games.
George on board 2, smelling daffodils, spring came early for him, A.Cockburn fell for the 'Cambridge spring defence' he was a Knight down for a pawn after six moves. He managed to hang on to a very strong centre pawn formation but then failed to recover.
Board 3, We welcome Emma to the team she turned out for us when we needed her most and she we will certainly be picked to play for us in the near future. Mr D,Meyer with a clever King side attack won a pawn in the 'middle game' which he later failed to Queen, then with only a 'Knight' -v- 'Bishop and pawn' left on the board, in the 'end game' both players agreed a draw.
Board 4, J.Lambu went all out to attack Brian's King Indian defence with the White pieces, his Rook got trapped on the f-file which left him with material down in the end game. A gutsy performance by Brian showed us why he remains undefeated this season.
Match result 3-1 to Chesterfield.
his100% score for the team, a fantastic run of five games.
George on board 2, smelling daffodils, spring came early for him, A.Cockburn fell for the 'Cambridge spring defence' he was a Knight down for a pawn after six moves. He managed to hang on to a very strong centre pawn formation but then failed to recover.
Board 3, We welcome Emma to the team she turned out for us when we needed her most and she we will certainly be picked to play for us in the near future. Mr D,Meyer with a clever King side attack won a pawn in the 'middle game' which he later failed to Queen, then with only a 'Knight' -v- 'Bishop and pawn' left on the board, in the 'end game' both players agreed a draw.
Board 4, J.Lambu went all out to attack Brian's King Indian defence with the White pieces, his Rook got trapped on the f-file which left him with material down in the end game. A gutsy performance by Brian showed us why he remains undefeated this season.
Match result 3-1 to Chesterfield.
Spondon 'B' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
George finished first on board 2. With active Rooks and a Bishop sacrifice on the trapped King, mate to follow,left R.Hickling's 'Sicilian Grand Prix attack' in tatters.
Ian, on Board 3. Produced a crushing king side attack on Bert Loome's Black King with no escape, he is really settling in the team and he is gaining confidence with every game played.
Steve on Board 1. The game could have gone either way before the end game was reached. P,Sheldon was out classed in the end game and Steve kept his 100% record. With 3, points in the bag, the match was won!
We put our coats on hopeful that Brian on Board 4, will settle for a draw with G.J.Pace and then we could all go home early. This was not to be, the game dragged on for another hour. A double edged game between G.J.Pace passed pawn about to be promoted on the Queen side and a King side attack by Brian. Draw was agreed after Brian found a perpetual check with his Queen on G.J.Pace's White King.
Result 3.5 - 0.5 to Chesterfield.
Ian, on Board 3. Produced a crushing king side attack on Bert Loome's Black King with no escape, he is really settling in the team and he is gaining confidence with every game played.
Steve on Board 1. The game could have gone either way before the end game was reached. P,Sheldon was out classed in the end game and Steve kept his 100% record. With 3, points in the bag, the match was won!
We put our coats on hopeful that Brian on Board 4, will settle for a draw with G.J.Pace and then we could all go home early. This was not to be, the game dragged on for another hour. A double edged game between G.J.Pace passed pawn about to be promoted on the Queen side and a King side attack by Brian. Draw was agreed after Brian found a perpetual check with his Queen on G.J.Pace's White King.
Result 3.5 - 0.5 to Chesterfield.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- Derby/Mick 'D'
Well done everybody, our first clean sheet!
Martin on board 1, first one to finish. He felt bit uneasy about his game with the Black Pieces,
S.Lamont played to his grading which allowed Martin to maintain his 100% record.
George on board 2,a fine performance with the White pieces. He put A. Cockburn under a lot of pressure he eventually cracked lost a pawn and the game.
Well done Brian on board 4 played against M.Middleton, with a crushing 'endgame' he won his game and the match.
Board 3, welcome Ian Edmundson to the team, with a bit more practical experience he will be a great asset to the team and to the club. He played against Mr J.lambu who was a gritty opponent he certainly brought the best out of Ian. The game dragged on late into the evening under the watchful eye of the crowd. He gave us a match result of 4-0, our very first!
Martin on board 1, first one to finish. He felt bit uneasy about his game with the Black Pieces,
S.Lamont played to his grading which allowed Martin to maintain his 100% record.
George on board 2,a fine performance with the White pieces. He put A. Cockburn under a lot of pressure he eventually cracked lost a pawn and the game.
Well done Brian on board 4 played against M.Middleton, with a crushing 'endgame' he won his game and the match.
Board 3, welcome Ian Edmundson to the team, with a bit more practical experience he will be a great asset to the team and to the club. He played against Mr J.lambu who was a gritty opponent he certainly brought the best out of Ian. The game dragged on late into the evening under the watchful eye of the crowd. He gave us a match result of 4-0, our very first!
Chesterfield 'B' -v- West Notts 'B'
John Crawley (West Notts 'B' team captain) apologised to George Peters for his team not turning up on the night, it was a slight oversight on his behalf for taking notice of a provisional fixture list. He is appealing for the match be played at a later date.
Chesterfield 'B' -v- Spondon 'B'
Steve B. 0n Board 1,the game went to a Rook and pawn ending, where Steve just came out
on top against Sheldon.
On board 2, Martin got top side of Mr Bramley, again with Steve B
both maintained their 100% record on top boards.
Board three, a hard fought game between George and Herbert Loomes, unfortunately Herbert lost on time.
Board four, both players settled for a draw, Mr Pace was proven to be a worthy opponent for Brian.
A great start to the year of 2010, another fine 3 0.5 - 0.5 result for the team.
The captain wishes to say 'happy new year enjoy your chess'.
on top against Sheldon.
On board 2, Martin got top side of Mr Bramley, again with Steve B
both maintained their 100% record on top boards.
Board three, a hard fought game between George and Herbert Loomes, unfortunately Herbert lost on time.
Board four, both players settled for a draw, Mr Pace was proven to be a worthy opponent for Brian.
A great start to the year of 2010, another fine 3 0.5 - 0.5 result for the team.
The captain wishes to say 'happy new year enjoy your chess'.
Belper 'C' -v- Chesterfield 'B'
Andy, Tough draw on board one against Alldread.
Early win for Martin on board two, who maintained his 100% record.
George on board three defeated A.Kelsall with a successful end-game display.
A courageous win for Brian against Roger Walker who broke through the Queen-side in his game on board four, but then got caught with a sharp King-side attack. A courageous win for Brian.
This 3.5 - 0.5 match result put us top of the League Table with 2, points lead ahead of our nearest rival.
Andy, Tough draw on board one against Alldread.
Early win for Martin on board two, who maintained his 100% record.
George on board three defeated A.Kelsall with a successful end-game display.
A courageous win for Brian against Roger Walker who broke through the Queen-side in his game on board four, but then got caught with a sharp King-side attack. A courageous win for Brian.
This 3.5 - 0.5 match result put us top of the League Table with 2, points lead ahead of our nearest rival.
West Nott's 'C' v Chesterfield 'B'
Steve B maintained his 100% record, winning in fine style on Board one.
Board 2,Martin's opponent defaulted which gave the game to Martin , who also maintains a 100% record.
George was on board three and managed a win at last !
Brian,on board 4, had a challenging game against a young player who performed very well but Brian managed to draw the game. The match ended in a win for Chesterfield 3.5 -0.5
Lichfield 'B' v Chesterfield 'B'
In this match, Steve and Martin on boards 1 and 2 played very well, both of them winning their games in fine style.
George on Board 3,was in a winning position and then lost to a Queen manoeuvre which blasted open his defence. He resigned immediately.
Board 4,Brian's determination saw him achieve a draw after what appeared to be a lost game and he deserved every credit for sticking to it.
The match ended in a win for Chesterfield 2.5 - 1.5. Our very first scare!
Steve B maintained his 100% record, winning in fine style on Board one.
Board 2,Martin's opponent defaulted which gave the game to Martin , who also maintains a 100% record.
George was on board three and managed a win at last !
Brian,on board 4, had a challenging game against a young player who performed very well but Brian managed to draw the game. The match ended in a win for Chesterfield 3.5 -0.5
Lichfield 'B' v Chesterfield 'B'
In this match, Steve and Martin on boards 1 and 2 played very well, both of them winning their games in fine style.
George on Board 3,was in a winning position and then lost to a Queen manoeuvre which blasted open his defence. He resigned immediately.
Board 4,Brian's determination saw him achieve a draw after what appeared to be a lost game and he deserved every credit for sticking to it.
The match ended in a win for Chesterfield 2.5 - 1.5. Our very first scare!
West Nott's 'B' -v- Chesterfield 'B' 25-09-09
The team got off to a great start, beating West Notts'B' away from home in the 'C' division by
3.5 - 0.5.
Board 4, J.Crawley went down to Brian first, he gave us confidence to win the match.
Board 1, Steve played to his grading I,Williams went down after producing a good fight.
Board 2, R,Willoughby lost to Martin which won us the match.
Board 3, S.Thacker agreed a tough draw with George, which gave us an early night to celebrate on the way home.
Captain wishes to thank all the club members who have shown a keen interest to
be part of this team for the coming season. Steve suggested perhaps we should
have entered the team in the Derbyshire Knock out Cup "bring on the big boys" he said.(G.P)
