Danny Rowe blasted the opener from the penalty spot before Kabongo Tshimanga grabbed the second with a wonder goal against his old club.
Scott Loach let Will Evans’ long-range strike from distance slip through his fingers to bring the visitors back into it.
Former Blues man Evans was sent off in injury-time for a second yellow card.
Here are Liam Norcliffe’s player ratings...
Former Blues man Evans was sent off in injury-time for a second yellow card.
. Scott Loach 6
He was having an assured afternoon until he let Evans' long-range strike slip through his fingers in the second-half. Thankfully it did not cost Town the win. He made a good save down to his right in the first-half from Mendy Mendy. Photo: Tina Jenner
. Fraser Kerr 8
The centre-half continued his good form here with another whole-hearted battling performance. He was strong in the air and in the tackle. Not much got past him. Photo: Tina Jenner
. Gavin Gunning 8
The skipper was his usual aggressive, dominant self. He kept Boden quiet all game. He was dominant in the air and apart from the odd long pass going astray he was excellent. Photo: Tina Jenner
. Laurence Maguire 8
A really classy performance and a man of the match contender for me. He played an important role in stepping out with the ball and into midfield to help move a stubborn Boreham side around. He came close to scoring with a couple of long-range thunderbolts and with a header in the second-half which Nathan Ashmore tipped wide. Photo: Tina Jenner
5. Jeff King 7
Clearly playing with a lot of confidence now and he was a bright spark in the opening stages. He worked tiresome down the right flank and stuck to his defensive duties well. Photo: Tina Jenner
6. Manny Oyeleke 8
A close call between him and Tshimanga for my man of the match. He brought a lot of control to Chesterfield's midfield and the amount of times he tracked his runner to break up play was very impressive. He kept possession and showed his strength throughout. Photo: Tina Jenner
7. Jim Kellermann 7
An energetic and hard-working performance. He ran himself into the ground. He was box-to-box and put himself about. Boss Rowe highlighted his partnership with Oyeleke as one of the main positives of the afternoon. Photo: Jason Chadwick
8. Calvin Miller 6
Unfortunately his afternoon ended on 35 minutes when he was subbed off due to injury. He was on the end of a heavy challenge early on from Evans and never recovered. Rowe said it was an 'impact' injury and he will be checked over before Eastleigh on Tuesday. Photo: Tina Jenner