CHESS: Kidderminster Knights were crowned champions of Worcester and District League Division One after their final match of the season.

A 2-2 home draw against Worcester St Johns clinched the title and was the only point the team conceded during the campaign.

Results (Kidderminster names first): Jim Friar 1, S James 0; Maurice Bissell 0, G Dyett 1; John Wrench 0.5, N Harris 0.5; Peter Yates 0.5, S Foster 0.5.

In the Division Two top-of-the-table clash, Headless Cross beat Kidderminster Rooks 3-1 and put them out of contention.

Results: Paul Thomas 0, J Cole 1; Bill Pugh 0, M Hore 1; Ken Durnell 0.5, P Wood 0.5; Terry Pountney 0.5, J Holmberg 0.5.