Jan 23-26 2026, details below:
Divisions
<Tentative, will be finalized by Oct 31st, 2025>
Division A: 1200 or above
Division B: 800-1199
Division C: below 800
Division D: Enthusiast/Corporate (Strictly unrated players only)
Note:
- Assignment to divisions for all Indian players will be based on SAI ratings as on Jan 1, 2026.
- If neither SAI nor WESPA ratings are available, KSSA will decide on the player’s division. They will base the decision on the player’s Woogles/ISC ratings and history.
- Winner and first-runner-up of last year’s B, C and D divisions must play in one division above. This is mandatory, regardless of their current rating.
- Organizers reserve the options to move participants up a division if needed to deliver an optimal tournament experience.
Venue
The tournament will be held at the MuSigma campus in Bengaluru. Set amidst a bustling Technology Park, there are several hotels and restaurants and a mall in the area.
MuSigma, Aviator Building, ITPL, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India 560066.
Rules
Word List: Collins Scrabble Wordlist (CSW24)
Challenge: 5-point penalty per word, the player does not lose turn.
Rating: Tournament will be SAI and WESPA rated.
Prizes
Prizes are to be announved, but are subject to tax deduction at source as per Indian laws!
Food & Beverages
Registration fees include lunch, tea-time snacks, tea, coffee, and drinking water. Only vegetarian food is served at the MuSigma cafeteria. Players may avail non-vegetarian food services elsewhere on the campus at their own expense.
Schedule
The tournament will start at 8:30 am on Jan 23. Games start at 9.00 am every day, except on the first day. Prize distribution at 4.30 pm on Sunday, Jan 26.
Divisions A & B (4 days, 33 games)
Jan 23 – 8.30 am: attendance/ fellowship, games to start at 10.00 am.
9 games each on Jan 23-25 and 6 games to be played on day 4.
Chew pairing for first 25 games. Repeats from day 3. KOTH pairing for last 8 games.
Gibson rules apply.
Division C (2 days, 15 games)
Jan 25 – 8.30 am: reporting time, games to start at 9.30 am.
9 games on Jan 25 and 6 games to be played on day 2.
Chew pairing for first 9 games. KOTH pairing for last 6 games.
Gibson rules apply.
Division D – Enthusiasts (1 day, 6 games)
Bring your friends and family to the “Enthusiasts” Division – 1 day, 6 games on Sunday Jan 26th, 2025
Jan 26 – 8.30 am: reporting time, games to start at 9.30 am.
Chew pairing for first 4 games. KOTH pairing for last 2 games.
Disclaimer: The committee holds the right to change the number of games if required and this would be communicated accordingly. Decisions made by the organizing committee are final regarding chew pairing and repeats and will be communicated before start of tourney
Registration Fees
Registration Fees details to be announced.
Registration Process
Coming Soon!