The  national team to represent Zambia in the historical draughts-64 championship slated for July 22-27  has finally been selected through a tournament which started on Thursday 19  to Sunday 22 May at Heroes Lodge in Lusaka.

Kennedy Phiri, who is believed by many Lusaka draughts enthusiats as the most rated draughts player  in Zambia   won the tournament with unbeaten record amassing a total of 20 points before locking horns with Mwaaza Sakala who had accumulated 18 points in the finals.  Kennedy  defeated Mwaaza in the finals 1-0-2 to win the tournament.  Richard Mwamba took the third place after defeating Obed Muluba.

Below is the final standing of the selected top 10 after all the stages.

1. Kennedy Phiri

2. Mwaaza Sakala

3. Richard Mwamba

4. Obed Muluba

5. Perry Kampamba

6. Edwin Simtami

7. Peter Phiri

8. Innocent Chama

9. Anderson Phiri

10.Prospely Banda                            For photos, click here