In Division 1 Grantham 1 score a statement 5-0 win away at Beeston. County Champion Alexandr Klimchik makes his club and League debut on Board 3. After their opening two games, it is already evident that Grantham will be strong contenders to regain the League title, last won by them in 2019-20.
In D2, despite losing on top board, Gambit 2 edge out Gambit 3 in a close and potential banana-skin fixture. Gambit 2, who last appeared in this division in 2015-16, look well-equipped to bounce back to D1.
In D3 Nomads 2 pip Grantham 3, while Ashfield 3 pip Beeston 2. These early games suggest that teams may be closely matched this season in this division.
In D4 R&B 3 notch their second win, defeating Gambit 6. West Nottingham 2 are too strong for Grantham 4, and Ashfield 4 win at Nomads 3.
In D5 R&B 5 share the spoils with R&B 6. Four wins for the players with the White pieces! Ashfield 5 lose their first fixture, against West Nottingham 3. Beeston 3 default their first fixture, at Central 2.
Phil