MALVERN Chess Club drew 2-2 against Redditch in the Worcester and District League. 

Geoff Marchant won on board two while Lee Davis and John Knee scored steady draws. Ian Clarke had an advantageous position but a slip near the end allowed his opponent to win.

The previous week’s match against Halesowen in the County League was unfinished after three hours with the score on 1.5 each.

Brian Turner, Leigh Canham and Matthew Jordan continue their games during the first half of March.