MALVERN Chess Club scored a second win in the County League, narrowly beating Olton 3.5-2.5.
Ian Clarke and Geoff Marchant both gained victories after long struggles lasting nearly three hours.
By contrast Lee Davis had a strong advantage from the opening and won in only 25 moves.
Dom Goodwin and Geoff Herbert gained satisfactory positions from their openings but tactical errors led to defeats.
After coming under some pressure in the middlegame, Brian Turner? made a skilled recovery to draw.
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