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Karnataka State Scrabble Association

386, 11^th A cross, 25^th main, JP nagar 1^st phase,

Bangalore – 560078

Karnataka, India

Mu Sigma International Scrabble Tournament 2020

Mu Sigma, in association with Karnataka State Scrabble Association (KSSA), is proud to announce the 16th International Scrabble Tournament to be held in Mu Sigma campus in Bangalore from January 9 – 12, 2020

Date:
January  9, 10, 11, 12,  2020

Venue: Musigma Campus, Bangalore.
Address: 10^th floor, Aviator building, ITPL, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066,  Karnataka, India

A Division (WESPA rating 1301 and above)

1st prize   –  Rs.2,80,000
2nd prize –  Rs.1,50,000
3rd prize  –  Rs 90,000
4th prize  –  Rs.60,000
5th prize  –  Rs.45,000
6th prize  –  Rs.35,000
7th prize  –  Rs.30,000
8th prize  –  Rs.25,000
9th prize  –  Rs.20,000
10th prize – Rs.15,000

Three ratings band prizes of Rs.2,000 each (slab to be announced later) Entry fee: US $ 100

B Division (Eligibility-WESPA rating 951- 1300)

1st prize   –  Rs. 50,000
2nd prize –  Rs. 40,000
3rd prize  –  Rs. 30,000
4th prize  –  Rs. 25,000
5th prize  –  Rs. 20,000
6th prize  –  Rs. 15,000
7th prize  –  Rs. 10,000
8th prize  –  Rs. 7,000
9th prize  –  Rs. 6,000
10th prize – Rs.5,000

Three ratings band prizes of Rs.2,000 each (slab to be announced later)

Entry fee: US $ 50

C Division (Eligibility WESPA rating 601 – 950)

1st prize – Rs. 12,000

2nd prize – Rs.10,000

3rd prize – Rs. 8,000

4th prize – Rs. 7,000

5th prize – Rs. 6,000

6th prize – Rs. 5,000

7th prize – Rs. 4,000

8th prize – Rs. 3,000

Three ratings band prizes of Rs.2,000 each (slab to be announced later)

Entry Fee: Rs, 1,500 or equivalent in USD (This division is subject to sufficient registrations or players will be merged with B division)

D Division (Eligibility-Newbies to tournaments or SAI/WESPA rating less than 600).

1st prize – Rs.  7,000

2nd prize – Rs. 5,000

3rd prize – Rs. 4,000

4th prize – Rs. 3,000

5th prize – Rs. 2,000

This division is subject to sufficient registrations. Entry fee: Rs. 1,000.

Format:
A maximum of 34 games of 50 minutes each will be played over four days (A, B and C divisions).
A maximum of 15 games of 50 minutes each will be played over two days Jan 11 and 12^th (D/Newbie division)
Word source will be the latest Collins Scrabble Tournament and Club Word List 2019.
Challenge: 5-point penalty per word, the player does not lose turn.

Schedule:
Thursday, January 9, 2020 (Division A, B and C)
8.30- 9 am- Registration
9.00 am – 9.30 am-Inauguration and draw.
9.30 am – First Game
Eight/Nine games to be played during the day.

Games will continue on subsequent days.

Saturday, Jan 11, 2020 (Division D)

8.30- 9 am- Registration
9.00 am – 9.30 am-Inauguration and draw.
9.30 am – First Game
Eight/Nine games to be played during the day.

Games will continue on Sunday.

Complimentary vegetarian breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided on all four days of the tournament.

Entry fee can be paid online to the following bank account:

HDFC Bank

Account name: Karnataka State Scrabble Association

Account number: 50100265175859

Type of account: Savings

IFSC code: HDFC0000133

Registration:

To register please fill out the form provided in the link below. (if the link does not open, please cut paste the url on to your browser)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecylb5iZcuJ79ZmvYh5JUZWgqCuY_PXIa4wjv7J2oLxzADjQ/viewform

If you require any clarifications you can mail  Hema Shah, at KSSA.Scrabble@gmail.com or call on Phone No: +919663312906/ +919739890000

Note:

1. WESPA/SAI ratings as on December 1, 2019 would be considered for determining which division a player can play in. WESPA rating would be considered first and only if a player does not have a WESPA rating and has SAI rating then SAI rating would be considered.
2. A player can play in a division above his/her current ranking, but cannot play in a division below his eligibility
3. Prize structures are subject to change.

A tourney with a difference!
Away from the city hustle and bustle Set amidst Art and Greenery!
Scrabble by day,party by night!!

Wordaholix is proud to announce the 6th edition of the Wordaholix Scrabble League on 22, 23 & 24 November 2019, India’s first ‘Offsite’ Team Tourney in Lonavla, Maharashtra.

The winners of WSL VI Team Hyderabad EBAUCHE

Individual standings after 25 rounds:

1	Udayan Grover	23	+2898
2	Rahil Parkar	20	+2263
3	Samrath Singh Bhatia	19	+1505
4	Sunny Bhatia	18	+2316
5	Pankaj Bolaki	18	+1315
6	Bhushan Pradhan	18	+415
7	Selwyn Lobo	17	+1422
8	Varisht Hingorani	17	+1303
9	Shaikh Ahmed	17	+1222
10	Sujana Somasekar	17	+798
11	Sanjay Bijlani	17	+593
12	Mangala Bhandarkar	16	+980
13	Kala Ganesh	16	+25
14	Carolann Pais	15	+1356
15	Ishika S	15	+210
16	Vedika Hingorani	15	+45
17	Siddharth Nithyanand	14	+361
18	Saraswathi Ramm	14	+243
19	Radhika Mahalingaiah	14	+241
20	Rekha Sanzgiri	14	+63
21	Rustom Deboo	14	-134
22	R Nalini	13	+246
23	Neena Shahani	13	+50
24	Phil Paes	13	-449
25	V Ramachandran	12	+86
26	Rehet Singh Bhatia	12	+34
27	Hyder Quraishi	12	-288
28	Meena Kalyan	12	-428
29	Ela Ghose	11	-11
30	Nikheel Ruparel	11	-486
31	Vimisha Patel	11	-722
32	Shankar Prasad	10	-382
33	Caryl Gonsalvez	10	-412
34	Romilla Thakur	10	-790
35	Asha Namdev Kamath	10	-1028
36	Abid Hussain	9	-94
37	Abhijit Shilotri	9	-459
38	Abdul Waheed	9	-579
39	Harvinderjit Bhatia	9	-863
40	Patrick Pereira	8	-800
41	Ritu Chadha	8	-1540
42	Sumeet Sachdev	7	-357
43	Vandana Grover	7	-1216
44	Viji Ramachandran	7	-1300
45	Sylvia Coelho	7	-1302
46	Aruna Grover	5	-1600
47	Parvathy Raghunathan	5	-2230
48	Manisha Mohite	2	-2520

High game:

Selwyn Lobo

617

Venue:THE BARK – An Art Hotel
Plot No. 5 & 6,
Old Tungarli,
Behind Hotel Fariyas, Parshwapuram, Lonavla, Maharashtra 410401.

Fees:₹9000 – All Inclusive

Includes:
A) 2 night accommodation on twin-sharing basis.

B) Lunch,dinner and evening tea from Friday lunch onwards till Sunday evening tea.

C) Buffet Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday

(Assured cash prize of ₹2500 per player as per set precedent!)

Payments can be made by depositing the same in the following bank account :
Wordaholix Mindfield LLP,
A/c No: 036605001359
IFSC code is ICIC0000366
ICICI Bank, Juhu Branch.

Or by cheque in favour of
Wordaholix Mindfield LLP.

We look forward to our WSL family joining us and growing in what has become an annual family get together of Scrabble and Fun!

Warm Regards,
Team Wordaholix

Please note the following :
The essence of any offsite event is that all participants stay under one roof, i.e. The Bark, an Art Hotel
The registration amount of ₹9000 is for both the tourney as well as stay and meals. There will be no additional amount charged for the tourney
₹2500 is the minimum assured amount that every player will get back at the end of the tourney
Only players with a SAI rating

The World English Scrabble Players Association Championship is hosted by SAI, in Goa, India 15th – 20th October 2019. We are proud to host this mega WESPA event, recognised as one of the biggest Scrabble events world-wide. Along with the main Championship events are several side events open to all. All details can be found on the WESPAC Goa website.

For a list of current players and the tournaments they are playing in Click Here

Live coverage of the tournament can be viewed here: WESPAC 2019 Live Coverage

The 6th Gail Scrabble Cup will be held in Delhi from 16th to 18th Aug 2019.

Scrabble Association of Delhi is pleased to announce the 6th GAIL SCRABBLE CUP to be held at Delhi from 16-18 August, 2019.

Venue:Alpina Hotels & SuitesE-506, Block E,Greater Kailash IINew Delhi-110048

There will be three divisions.

Div A :24 games.Eligibility of SAI rating 1100 and above.3 day tournament.SAI & WESPA rated

Div B: 24 games. Eligibility of SAI rating below 1100.3 day tournament.SAI & WESPA rated

Newbie Div: 7 games.Eligibility of SAI rating below 700.This will be a 1 day tournament especially for new players and will be held on 17 August,2019 at this same venue. SAI rated.

Any one wishing to play in a Div above/higher  his/her Div in accordance to their ratings, is most welcome to do so.

Div B: 24 games. Eligibility of SAI rating below 1100.3 day tournament.SAI & WESPA rated
Newbie Div: 7 games.Eligibility of SAI rating below 700.This will be a 1 day tournament especially for new players and will be held on 17 August,2019 at this same venue. SAI rated.Any one wishing to play in a Div above/higher  his/her Div in accordance to their ratings, is most welcome to do so.

We have negotiated for Special rates for accomodations at this venue itself as  given below.Scrabblers are requested  to check and  make bookings here or elsewhere on their own via any platform suitable to them.

Pooja Vats(8527011555) Business development manager

Alpina Hotels & Suites Pvt. Ltd. 

E 506, GK-II  , Savitri Cinema  Road, Opposite JMD Kohinoor Mall,New Delhi – 110048 Contact – +91-11-40405555

 Website :- www.alpinahotels.com

Special Tariff if the guest stays for three days inclusive of taxes :

 Deluxe Single @ 3000 + Tax (Total Rs. 3540 x 3 = 10620/- ) & Double room @ 3500 + Tax ( Total Rs 4130 x 3 = 12390 /-)  

 Premium Single @ 3500 + Tax ( Total Rs 4130 x 3 =12390/-)  & Double room @ 4000 + Tax ( Total Rs 4720 x = 14160/-)   

Special Tariff if the guest stays for One day inclusive of taxes :

 Deluxe Single @ 3500 + Tax (Total Rs. 4130  ) & Double room @ 4000 + Tax ( Total Rs 4720  /-)  

 Premium Single @ 4000 + Tax ( Total Rs 4720 )  & Double room @ 4500 + Tax ( Total Rs 5310/-)   

 Above rates are inclusive of breakfast ,Wifi & Mineral water .Prizes great ,as always. Spot prizes aplenty.Delhi hospitality & food at its best too!
Come and be a part of this mega extravaganza ; Challo Dilli!Registrations are open.You may do so by mail/Whatsapp/Call.

Congratulations Nakul! Final Results after 24 rounds:

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Mu Sigma, in association with Karnataka State Scrabble Association (KSSA), is proud to announce the Mu Sigma All India Open Scrabble Tournament 2019 to be held in Bangalore.

Dates: June 28,29 and 30, 2019

Venue: 10^th floor, Aviator building, MU Sigma, ITPL, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066, Karnataka, India

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Congratulations Sherwin! Sealing his position as National Champion yet again.

Detailed Results:

Division A

1	Sherwin Rodrigues	17	+1464
2	Ranganathan Chakrav	16	+563
3	Udayan Grover	16	+194
4	Rajveer Rawlin	15	+745
5	Varisht Hingorani	14.5	+913
6	Nakul Prabhu	14	+421
7	Sanjay Bijlani	14	+300
8	Douglas Lobo	13.5	-365
9	Mangala Bhandarkar	13	+449
10	Carolann Pais	13	+375
11	Sridhar Paidikondala	13	+24
12	Madhav Gopal Kamath	13	-163
13	Samrath Singh Bhatia	12.5	-72
14	Sanjoy Gupta	12	+464
15	Hriday Samtani	12	+278
16	Anuj Shetty	12	+45
17	Nikheel Ruparel	12	-67
18	Manju Sood	11.5	+26
19	Amit Sood	11.5	-71
20	Sumeet Sachdev	11.5	-388
21	Sudhir Kamath	11	-71
22	Rajeev Menon	11	-558
23	Mohan Chunkath	10	-64
24	Priya Karkhanis	10	-342
25	Rustom Deboo	10	-736
26	Rajiv Antao	9	-37
27	Kala Ganesh	9	-605
28	Suchindra Potnis	8	-650
29	Patrick Pereira	8	-1240
30	V Ramchandran	7	-832

High game:

Mohan Chunkath

576

Division B:

1	Meena Bakhru	16	+1937
2	Dipankar Chatterjee	16	+601
3	Neelam Agrawal	15(+1)	+338(+1)
4	Manju Pai	15	+478
5	Lloyd Pearse	15	+403
6	Swagat Nukala	14	+653
7	Asha Namdev Kamath	14	+595
8	Joe Rodrigues	13(+1)	+357(+1)
9	Danish Shahna	14	+343
10	Sujana Somasekar	13	+711
11	Archana Aggarwal	13	+608
12	Ayush Bhatia	13	+443
13	Savio Rebello	13	+297
14	Vivaan Shah	12(+1)	+294(+1)
15	Vandana Grover	13	-391
16	Rehet Singh Bhatia	12	+547
17	Viji Ramachandran	12	+522
18	Virendra Braganza	12	+242
19	Ritu Chadha	11(+1)	+223(+1)
20	Abhijit Shilotri	11(+1)	+70(+1)
21	Romilla Thakur	12	-15
22	Purshottam Keswani	12	-17
23	Joseph Tharun	11(+1)	-223(+1)
24	Collin Pereira	11(+1)	-405(+1)
25	Aruna Grover	11	+411
26	Sylvia Coelho	10(+1)	+255(+1)
27	Sundaresh Sundaragop	10(+1)	+105(+1)
28	Vimisha Patel	11	-119
29	Laura Braganza	10(+1)	-147(+1)
30	Parvathy Raghunathan	10(+1)	-218(+1)
31	Neeta Bhatia	11	-354
32	Tanmay Srivastava	9(+1)	+160(+1)
33	Harvinderjit Bhatia	9(+1)	-6(+1)
34	Devansh Malpani	9(+1)	-25(+1)
35	Jayant Sastry	9(+1)	-464(+1)
36	Simran Kotiyan	9(+1)	-571(+1)
37	Kalpana Sastry	9(+1)	-757(+1)
38	Shefali Lakkashetti	9(+1)	-978(+1)
39	Bhushan Sarmalkar	8(+1)	-179(+1)
40	Prairak Sabla	8(+1)	-399(+1)
41	Aarush Jotwani	8(+1)	-474(+1)
42	Malaisha Sanghvi	8(+1)	-1378(+1)
43	Kaivalya Anil Vairat	1(+1)	-3473(+1)

Bye treatment explained in brackets

High game:

Tanmay Srivastava

592

Date and Time: 31^st May, 1^st & 2^nd June 2019 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Venue: Yuvakalaya (Kanara Catholic Association – KCA Hall), Near Leelavati Hospital, Behind St Peter`s Church, Veronica Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai – 50

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Congrats Sherwins, overtaking Varisht in the last game!

A
Final Results from round 24
1 Sherwin Rodrigues 17 +1376
2 Varisht Hingorani 17 +374
3 Nakul Prabhu 16 +1256
4 Douglas Lobo 16 +878
5 Sudhir Kamath 15.5 +359
6 Yash Potnis 15 +1258
7 Sanjoy Gupta 14.5 +954
8 Rajiv Antao 14.5 +524
9 Mangala Bhandarkar 14.5 +84
10 Udayan Grover 14 +855
11 Bhushan Pradhan 14 +445
12 Rajnikant Singh 14 -57
13 Shaikh Ahmed 13.5 +623
14 Carolann Pais 13.5 +502
15 Rajeev Menon 13.5 +12
16 Madhav Gopal Kamath 13.5 -128
17 Joe Rodrigues 13 +415
18 Manju Sood 13 +269
19 Vedika Hingorani 13 +161
20 Sushanto Bhattachary 13 -237
21 Sunny Bhatia 12.5 +1162
22 Kala Ganesh 12.5 +612
23 Ishika S 12.5 +149
24 Nikheel Ruparel 12 +587
25 Hemanth Achaya 12 +69
26 Hyder Quraishi 12 +4
27 Danish Shahna 12 -56
28 Savio Rebello 12 -233
29 Savio Pinto 12 -241
30 Abhijit Shilotri 12 -707
31 Sujana Somasekar 12 -793
32 Radhika Mahalingaiah 11.5 +591
33 Bharath Balakrishnan 11 -41
34 Aruna Grover 11 -209
35 Archana Aggarwal 11 -325
36 E M Harindradas 11 -354
37 Sylvia Coelho 11 -975
38 Jacky Fernandes 10 +114
39 Ronilla Kataria 10 -287
40 Parvathy Raghunathan 10 -385
41 Joseph Tharun 10 -400
42 Erol Jorge 10 -835
43 Lloyd Pearse 9 -442
44 K S Yamuna 8 -1112
45 Meena Thakker 7 -1143
46 Bhushan Sarmalkar 5 -1454
47 Sankaran Iyer 5 -1913
48 Darryl Correa 4 -1306
High game: Rajiv Antao 635

A Pairings for round 18

High game: Rajiv Antao 635

The 16th All India Open Scrabble Championship in Goa will be held at the A/C Hall, PCCE, Verna, Goa The 16th All India Open Scrabble Championship

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