CHESS: John Wrench had the skill and stamina to finish ahead of 12 rivals in Kidderminster's annual quick play tournament.

Wrench fought off strong challenges from Peter Yates, Jim Friar and Maurice Bissell.

Full scores: Wrench 10.5, Yates and Friar 10, Bissell 9.5, Paul Thomas and Mark Riley 7, Frank Pickett 5.5, Clive Billinge 4.5, Derek Digger and Terry Pountney 4, Tim Yates 3, Bill Pugh 2.5, Jack Rowse 0.5.

In Wolverhampton League Division One, Kidderminster A suffered a 5-1 defeat at home to West Bromwich.

Results (Kidderminster first): Bissell 0, N Walker 1; Pickett 0, J Crump 1; Riley 0, K Barnett 1; Dave Close 0.5, D Backhouse 0.5; T Yates 0.5, G Wesson 0.5; Thomas 0, M Uddin 1.