CHESS: Kidderminster Rooks were knocked out of the Worcester and District League Cup 3-1 at Malvern Dolphins.

Paul Thomas faced a tough task in his first meeting with Brian Turner.

Giving away 50 grading points, his opening play was good but Turner converted a slight middle-game advantage into victory.

Results (Kidderminster names first): Thomas 0, Turner 1; Bill Pugh 0, I Clarke 1; Ken Durnell 0, G Herbert 1; Terry Pountney 1, S Tombs 0.

Kidderminster play their annual five-minute tournament this evening with competitors asked to arrive by 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.