Andrew Simons wins Candidates'

Andrew Simons won all his games to win the first stage of the British Championship. The Candidates' Tournament was held this year at The Fulbourn Centre near to Cambridge thanks to organiser Geoff Kaniuk. 24 players played, qualified based on tournament results in the twelve months up to the end of March, though not all played every round.

The qualifiers to join British Champion Andrew Kay in the Challengers' League are:

• Andrew Simons 4d on 6/6
• Charles Hibbert 3d on 5/6
• Desmond Cann 3d on 5/6
• Tim Hunt 2d on 4/6
• Richard Hunter 2d on 4/6
• James Hutchinson 1d on 4/6
• Francis Roads 1d on 4/6

However, Des Cann is this year's UK rep for the World Amateur, so will not play and his qualification for the Challengers' League is deferred for one year. His place is taken by the next placed person: Toby Manning 1d on 4/6.

Results