CHESS: Kidderminster's first team are serious contenders for the Wolverhampton League Division One title following their 3.5-2.5 home victory over holders Lichfield A.

This takes the town tally to three wins from their first four matches.

Results (Kidderminster names first): Brian Sharp 1, C Hibbard 0; Jim Friar 0.5, J Smith 0.5; Frank Pickett 0, A Smith 1; John Wrench 1, G Lamb 0 - by default; Maurice Bissell 0.5, R Farmery 0.5; Paul Thomas 0.5, A Hall 0.5.

Reigning champions Kidderminster Knights were surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at Droitwich despite being awarded board four by default.

Results: Friar 0, D Adshead 1; Pickett 0, A Kirkland 1; Bissell 1, W Watson 0; Wrench won by default.