There was disappointment for Malpas chess player Charles Lowick Higgie last week.

Representing Oswestry Chess Club, the side suffered a 3.5-1.5 away loss to Telepost, Shrewsbury last Monday despite Higgie drawing with black on board two.

Brian Whyte from Dudleston Heath won on board three with white, but the rest of the team all lost.

Charles was also in action action over the weekend, playing for Shropshire 1st in the 4NCL National League.

Charles drew both his games - one with white and one with black, on board three.