KIDDERMNISTER Chess Club A team took a step towards survival in Division One of the Wolverhampton League with a 4-2 win at Shifnal and Telford B.

Wins by John Wrench, Frank Pickett and Paul Thomas secured the points against their fellow relegation rivals.

Full results (Kidderminster names first): Wrench 1, S Tarr 0; Pickett 1, J Copley 0; Maurice Bissell 0.5, I Wilson 0.5; Dave Close 0, G Edwards 1; Thomas 1, R Thompson 0; Clive Billinge 0.5, J Wilkinson 0.5.

Kidderminster Pawns were beaten 2.5-1.5 at Malvern in the Worcestershire and District League First Division.

Results: Mark Riley 0, B Turner 1; Close 0.5, I Clarke 0.5; Mike Kitchen 0, P Walker 1; Billinge 1, M Ginger 0.