Mansfield keep up their title challenge with a 4-1 win at Nomads 1. Nomads 1 were competitive on the top boards, but lose both lower boards and stay rooted to the foot of the table. Dave Latham, a stalwart of Derbyshire Chess, makes his Nottinghamshire League debut for Mansfield. Gambit 1 are now clear third in the division after a 4-1 win over Grantham 1. Top three boards were close. Gambit win on the two lower boards.
Gambit 3 move to the top of Division 3 with a comfortable win over Central 1. Newark 2 smash West Nottingham 2 4-0.
In D4, Nomads 3 narrowly beat Ashfield 3.
Merry Christmas! Allowing some time for reflection, our League mid-season review will be posted next week.