English chess Grandmaster (2014) is born in Consett, England.
British Chess Champion (2015)
Best results: Scottish International Open 2012, 1st; British Rapidplay Chess Championships 2012, 1st; 18th Vienna Open 2013, tied 1st; British Chess Championship 2014, tied 1st; British Rapidplay Chess Championships 2014, 1st; British Chess Championship 2015, 1st; 7th London Chess Classic: FIDE Open 20116, 2nd-6th.