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I can tell you that last week Causeway Challenge at Bangkok created an uproar in the Scrabble Community. The Asian players were very dominant in the tournament. This has not happened in the his of scrabble before. Well, that is that.  The international Scrabble spotlight turns to Albany, New York, as New Zealand's Nigel Richards and Canada's Adam Logan prepare for a blockbuster WESPA Word Wars showdown 1st Edition. Richards, a five-time World Scrabble Champion, will face two-time world champion Logan in a best-of-15 match tagged "The Ultimate Scrabble Clash." Will keep you abreast... Scrabblebiz

The Scrabble community in Bayelsa State is gearing up for another exciting showdown as Peremabiri Scrabble Club hosts Ekowe Scrabble Club in the return leg of the 2nd Edition Interclub Scrabble Match. The highly anticipated fixture is scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Town Hall, Peremabiri, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area (SILGA), Bayelsa State, Nigeria.  The interclub encounter will feature seven players from each team, comprising five regular players and two reserves. This time, the competing is expected to be more intriguing and dicey as Peremabiri Scrabble Club will up their game against the Ekowe Scrabble Club who clinged the title on the 1st Edition . Organizers have announced attractive prizes for outstanding performances. The winning team will receive ₦100,000, while the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will earn ₦30,000. The first runner-up will receive ₦20,000, while the second runner-up will take home ₦10,000. Team captains are required to submit their t...

The international Scrabble calendar continues to fill up as the Indonesia Scrabble Open 2026 has been officially scheduled for October 2 - 4, 2026, at Citywalk Gajah Mada, Jakarta, Indonesia.  The tournament will feature 24 games using CSW24 and is expected to attract top players from across Asia and beyond. The event will be divided into two categories: Category A: ISF Rating ≥1500 or WESPA Rating ≥1700. This should interest Supitcha Inloi for her son Chayapol IQ who craves to play in the WESPA Premier category  Category B: ISF Rating <1500 or WESPA Rating <1700. With Jakarta set to host another major international event, players will have an excellent opportunity to compete for ranking points and test their skills against a strong field. Scrabble enthusiasts interested in participating can find additional information through the tournament organizers on the official poster photo. Sit tight for more updates...

  The Australian David Eldar emerged as the champion of the Premier Division at the Causeway Challenge 2026 in Bangkok, finishing with an impressive 26-10 record and a commanding +1847 spread after 36 rounds. Eldar’s consistency at the top of a world-class field saw him finish ahead of strong challengers including Joshua Castellano and Harshan Lamabadusuriya.  While I predicted a Nigerian to clinch top (we'll talk about that maybe later), the standout performer was Kenya’s Michael Gongolo, who finished 17th overall with a 20-15-1 record and an excellent +832 spread, making him the highest-placed African player in the Premier Division. Entering the event as Seed 81, Gongolo produced one of the tournament’s most remarkable runs, holding his own against some of the strongest international competitors.  Final Standings

The Causeway Challenge 2026 has officially begun in Bangkok, Thailand, with top Scrabble players from around the world competing for honours across multiple divisions. We posted this tournament last September Scrabblebiz brings you  updates on notable performances, standings , and key moments from the tournament. 

While other masters battled it out over the board, Precious Igali calmly observed from the sidelines since he was on bye for this round. The one time national gold medalist was  just patience, composed, and maintained his mental focus for the.  This quiet picture moment captured the mindset of a winner.  Earlier, immediately after the first round and he lost, he jet-moded into his space to prepare his state of mind for the business of the day.  Precious Igali eventually emerged champion of the event in the masters category. Check in for the full tournament results : 

 Today is my birth date. I want to use this medium to briefly reflect on a simple but powerful discussion on  consistency beats impulse play .  Top players distinguish themselves not only by finding high-scoring words, but by:  Managing tile balance across turns Prioritising board control over short-term gains Preserving flexibility for endgame transitions Reducing volatility through disciplined word selection In elite play, especially at club and tournament level, matches are often decided not by a single “big word,” but by cumulative positional advantage built over multiple turns . My Scrabble Friends can comment on this. In conclusion, strong players don’t chase every opportunity but rather build winning positions. The 4 points I put up there can be critically analyzed through your comments  Stay tuned for more Scrabblebiz insights

Top Players Likely to Feature The 2026 Scrabble Players Championship is expected to attract a world-class field, featuring a blend of legendary champions, elite professionals, and emerging stars.  Venue: DoubleTree Convention Complex /> Will it be: Nigel Richards – 5-time world champ. Regarded as the GOAT of scrabble. Adam Logan – The reigning world champion 2025 (Accra)  David Eldar – 2-time world champion 2017 & 2023 Brett Smitheram – Former world champion 2016 Josh Sokol – One of the highest-rated players in North America Mack Meller - North American champion.  Wellington Jighere – Africa’s first world champion 2015 Enoch Nwali, a former African champion who has relocated the US is expected to participate in the event. Another Nigerian player to expect is Timi Woko, who went 1 to 10 games unbeaten, the last world championship in Accra 2025 where Nigel Richards ended his runs on the 11th game. I player to watch.  Hubert Wee from Singapore is also a player to wa...

 The Niger Delta Games 2026 (NDGames 2026) featured competitive scrabble as a core mind sport, with u20 players from across the Niger Delta states competing in Singles, Doubles, and Team events. The tournament was held in the commissioner's secretariat in the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium🏟️ Benin city.  The Singles Event Gold Medalists: Sophia Ekeruche (left) and Clinton Imode (right). NSF President Bright Idahosa (middle) Singles Event Rundown Male Singles Champion: Clinton Imode (Edo) – unbeaten 10–0, spread +1694 Notable Performers: Samuel Emelike (Abia), Pereowei Edide (Bayelsa) Female Singles Champion: Sophia Ekeruche (Delta) – unbeaten 10–0, spread +1985 Notable Performers: Roseline Emelike (Abia), Rhoda Ikoko (Bayelsa) Doubles Event Male Doubles Top Team: Edo State – 7–1 Strong Contenders: Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom Female Doubles Top Team: Delta State – 7–1 Strong Contenders: Abia, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom Team Event Male Teams Champion: Edo State – 6–0, spread +1661 Top Challengers: Ak...

Why Scrabblebiz Exists Basically, scrabblebiz exists to publish and document Scrabble events and analysis. Competitive scrabble in Nigeria and Africa has grown significantly over the last two decades, producing world-class players like Wellington Jighere, Enoch Nwali, Etim Nsikak, Dennis Ekekeregon etc. Despite this progress, structured media coverage and analytical documentation remain limited.   Scrabblebiz was created to fill that gap by: Preserving records of tournaments as many as possible. Providing informed analysis of Scrabble development Highlighting African participation in global Scrabble Examining the social impact of scrabble in education and youth engagement    Vision To become a trusted reference platform for scrabble information and analysis in Africa, while contributing meaningfully to global Scrabble discourse.    The Mission of Scrabblebiz is to: Publishing accurate and well-researched scrabble content. Promoting Scrabble as a tool for intell...