CHESS: BRIAN Sharp has returned to Kidderminster Chess Club for his first match in five years.

Sharp took part in the Wolverhampton League Division One fixture at Bushbury, where his draw against Lee Grinsell, one of Staffordshire's leading competitors, helped Kidderminster to a 3.5-2.5 victory.

Results (Kidderminster names first): B Sharp 0.5, L Grinsell 0.5; M Bissell 0.5, P Pinfold 0.5; F Pickett 1, P Staley 0; G Link 1, J Staniforth 0; M Riley 0, R Parry 1; P Thomas 0.5, A Schroeder 0.5.

Kidderminster also beat Halesowen in Division Two of the Worcestershire League.

Results: W Pugh 0.5, D Jackson 0.5; K Durnell 0, A Ambrose 1; J Varilone 1, D Digger 0; P Kitchen 1, B McLoughlin 0; T Pountney 1, K Ryder 0.