CHESS: Kidderminster recorded an impressive 4.5-1.5 away victory over defending champions Droitwich and Worcester St John's in the Worcester League Division One.

With Kidderminster aiming to finish one place higher than last season's runners-up spot the result will boost their chances.

Individual results (Kidderminster names first): John Wrench 0.5, Peter Kitson 0.5; Maurice Bissell 1, Steve James 0 (default); Frank Pickett 0.5, Nick Harris 0.5; Gerald Link 1, Greg Dyett 0; Dave Close 1, Steve Foster 0; John Chester 0.5, Rob Fuller 0.5.

In the Wolverhampton League Division Two Kidderminster B lost a hard fought match to Shifnal and Telford A 3.5-2.5 away.

Results: Peter Kitchen 0.5, Colin Roberts 0.5; Mark Riley 0.5, Dave Gostelow 0.5; John Varilone 0.5, Gareth Edwards 0.5; Tim Yates 0, Stefan Tennant 1; Clive Billinge 0, Ian Wilson 1; Mike Kitchen 1, Richard Thompson 0.