CHESS: Kidderminster Knights have reached the Worcester and District League Knockout Cup final.

Their 3-1 semi-final victory at Malvern Sharks was just enough to take them through as Second Division Malvern had a 1.5-handicap advantage.

The final against Malvern Dolphins is expected to be played at Kidderminster next Thursday.

Results (Kidderminster names first): Jim Friar 1, D Spencer 0; John Wrench 0.5, M Ginger 0.5; Peter Yates 0.5, E Nesbit 0.5; Dave Close 1, R Saunders 0.

Kidderminster Pawns went out of the competition despite winning 2.5-1.5 at Headless Cross Youth.

The Pawns were handicapped by 1.5 and conceded a game, having only three players available.

Results: Clive Billinge 0.5, D Richardson 0.5; Peter Kitchen 1, D Pemberton 0; Mike Kitchen 1, R Gibbs 0.