Strong Derby Presence at Derbyshire Congress

Picture from 2023 congress.

Many Derby Chess Club players took part in the annual Derbyshire Chess congress, held at Trent College in Long Eaton (23rd -24th November 2024).

In the Open, John Tompson scored 2½ (out of 5) while Justin Smith scored 1½.

In the Major, Skott May scored 2½, Carl Weighill 1½ and George Burdell 1.

In the Minor Mohinderpal Samra scored an excellent 3/5, punching well above his rating. Andre Cockburn scored 2½.

In the Foundation tournament, Derby Junior Chess Club member Nishkal Narayan Sai, playing in his first long-play congress, scored a superb 3½/5, finishing equal 3rd.

Kevin Dalley