Winning formulae: Briton bidding to be ‘world’s best spreadsheeter’ at Las Vegas competition

Ha Dang will head to California in December to take part in the Excel world championships after seeing off 40 rivals

He will not be the only Briton fancying his chances on the tables in Las Vegas this December, but Ha Dang prefers games of pure skill rather than blind luck.

The 33-year-old has booked himself a place at the Microsoft Excel world championships by seeing off more than 40 rivals in the inaugural British competition, a feat that has left him astounded and privileged".