A chess player has scooped a record-breaking seven titles in one season.

Joseph Friar, from Bewdley, broke the record for the most titles won in one season at Kidderminster Chess Club and the county-wide tournament season.

The 25-year-old won the club’s showpiece Club Championship, the President’s Cup, Lightning Play tournament, Quick-Play tournament, and the club’s Handicap tournament.

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Away from the club, he also won the Worcestershire Bennett Cup, and was crowned 2024 Worcestershire Chess Champion at the Worcestershire Chess Congress.

The club's president, John Wrench, said: "Joseph has had a tremendous year and is rightly regarded currently as Worcestershire’s top chess player.

"It’s the first time ever that someone from the club has won seven titles in one season and he has beaten some superb and experienced players.

"He is an inspiration for many people at the club and is always willing to support and advise younger players."

The club also saw three other players taking home individual titles this year.

Alex Eaton won the Shuttle Shield for the first time, Luke Barton won the Graham Bunn Trophy, and Cameron Henry, 14, retained the Minor Club Championship title for the third year in a row.

Brandon Wilkes was awarded the Clive Billinge Memorial Award for his contribution to the club.

The club’s Dudley and District League Division Three team finished as champions with nine wins and only one defeat, and the club was also crowned champions of the Worcester & District League.

Kidderminster A team were runners up in the Wolverhampton & District League Division One, with the Dudley Division Two side also finishing in second place.