News & Tournaments

The Derbyshire Megafinal of the UK Chess Challenge took place on Saturday 19th May at Heanor Gate Science College.
Over 100 players aged 6-18 from across the county took part in a very successful day.
Many thanks to local players who helped out with the event. 

Successful players in each age group now qualify for the Northern Gigafinal, featuring players from across the Midlands, North, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which will take place on 7th and 8th of July at Moorways, Derby. [A list of prize winners can be found on the junior results page].

Additional Derbyshire Trophies were also awarded during the event.

The Harry Ratner shield was won by Harry Madden, one of the most successful players of the day, who scored 6/6 in the Under 11 section.

The position of most successful school was again taken by Old Vicarage School, Darley Abbey, who were awarded a special trophy for their consistency, after scoring 14 from a possible 18 from their top 3 players.

The Derbyshire Chess Challenge Team Trophy was awarded to Derby Grammar School, as the most successful secondary school team and two additional prizes were awarded to the equally as successful primary school teams, Clowne Junior School and Wirksworth Junior School.

To find out more about the UK Chess Challenge or enter your school for 2013 visit: Delancey Schools Chess Challenge.