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Welcome to Indian Scrabble
Whether you are a beginner or a serious Scrabble player, this is the starting point for all you need to know about Scrabble in India. The Scrabble Association of India unites Scrabble players across the country and conducts regular events and tournaments in different cities.
At present, we have our members concentrated in centres such as Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Goa, Vadodara and Kolkata. However, we are always looking at spreading across different cities in India through promotion and events.
If you are a Scrabble enthusiast, we invite you to join the Scrabble Association of India. be part of the Association.
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Event Calendar 2026, major tournaments. Some dates are tentative:
17th-19th Apr. Details to follow
Revised Dates confirmed: 8th-10th May. Details to follow
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*KSSA Indian Open 2026: Hubert defends his title in a gripping finale*![]()
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The 21st edition of the KSSA Indian Open, India's biggest Scrabble tournament, was held at the Mu Sigma campus in Whitefield, Bangalore from 23rd to 26th January.![]()
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Organised byKSSA - Karnataka State Scrabble Association ation, the four-day extravaganza saw as many as 164 participants from 12 countries across four divisions, who came together to indulge in their common passion of playing Scrabble.![]()
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Division A, featuring 54 players in a demanding field, went down to the wire, with Singapore's Hubert Wee, who was defending his title, edging out Bahrain's Irfan Siddiqui to claim the title for the second time running. With wins needed in each of the last two rounds, Hubert won these games by 2 (in dramatic fashion) and 26 points respectively to finish with 23 wins, one clear of Irfan. Sri Lanka's Adheesha Dissanayake, last year's runner-up, finished third with 22 wins, after doing much of the early running.![]()
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In Division B, which saw 52 participants, Kenya's Millie Kikechi secured victory with 24 wins, two clear of second-placed Muhammad Rasyad of Malaysia. The two-day Division C, played over 15 rounds among 21 participants, produced Pranav Ramkumar as the unbeaten winner, while the one-day, unrated enthusiast division had another 37 players, most of whom were playing competitive Scrabble for the first time. ![]()
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Cash prizes totalling up to INR 12,00,000 were awarded to the winners across the four divisions and various other categories. The top 15 finishers in Divisions A and B, and the top ten in Divisions C and D were given cash prizes. Besides these, there were spot prizes on offer in select rounds, as well as special prizes in all divisions for the best veteran, best female player, best youth player, and various rating bands, awarding players who finished outside the prize lists.![]()
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In a significant step forward, the top table games of Division A were streamed live from the second day. This was a culmination of the efforts of Siddharth Nithyanand and Let's Play Scrabble, resulting in a high-quality stream that added to the intensity of the games.![]()
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The last day of the tournament coincided with India's Republic Day, with most of the players turning out in ethnic wear to mark the occasion.![]()
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As the biggest Scrabble tournament in India, the KSSA Indian Open continues to be one of the most coveted titles in the world of Scrabble, offering top-quality Scrabble across four days in a highly well-organised setting, and attractive prize money for players across divisions and skill levels. Indeed, the 2026 edition of the tournament was a fittingly memorable event that captured the essence of our collective and abiding enthusiasm towards Scrabble.![]()
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The complete standings and stats from all divisions can be seen here: indianscrabble.com/games/kssa/io26/![]()
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The streamed action from the top tables can be seen here: youtube.com/@letsplayscrabbledotcom?si=U-gmJGl-Tf4S6ep2
*Scrabble Workshop and One-Dayer draw an enthusiastic response at Kottayam Scrabble Club*![]()
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A Scrabble workshop followed by a one-day tournament at the Kottayam Scrabble Club received an enthusiastic response from budding Scrabble lovers on 9–10 January. Ably conducted by Teresa Joseph and Siddharth Nithyanand, the event showcased the game’s wide appeal, with participants ranging from just 7 to an impressive 81 years of age.![]()
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The workshop featured an insightful presentation by Siddharth, introducing 48 participants to the basic rules, key aspects, and numerous benefits of Scrabble for both children and adults. The strong turnout of youngsters was particularly encouraging. This enthusiasm carried forward to the one-day tournament, which saw 24 participants, including 14 children.![]()
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The Kottayam Scrabble Club’s passion for the sport was evident throughout the event. Kudos to Teresa and Siddharth for their commendable efforts in further popularising Scrabble in the “Land of Letters.” We look forward to seeing many more Scrabblers from Kottayam making their mark on the tournament circuit soon!
*Madhav becomes the world's youngest Scrabble Grandmaster*![]()
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At just 15, reigning World Youth champion and Indian national champion Madhav Gopal Kamath has become the youngest player in the world to earn the title of Scrabble Grandmaster.![]()
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Ranked eighth in the world, Madhav is among 25 global Grandmasters in the first list of Scrabble titles released this week by governing body WESPA. ![]()
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It is indeed a remarkable feat at such a young age for Madhav, and a fitting reward for his stupendous rise up the ranks in a short span.![]()
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SAI heartily congratulates Madhav for yet another historic Scrabble featEssar FoundationaEssarEMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of IndiaIHindustan TimesTThe Times of IndiaIndia
*Congrats to India's WESPA title holders*![]()
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SAI heartily congratulates India's title holders in the newly unveiled list of WESPA titles, honouring the highest achievements in international competitive Scrabble 🏆🏅![]()
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Madhav Gopal Kamath![]()
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Akshay Bhandarkar![]()
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Aditya Iyengar![]()
Ishika Shivalingaiah![]()
Sanjoy Gupta![]()
Suyash Manchali![]()
Udayan Grover![]()
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Masters![]()
Varisht Hingorani![]()
Eeshan Malhotra![]()
Mohan Chunkath![]()
Nakul Prabhu![]()
Rahil Parkar![]()
Ranganathan Chakravarthy![]()
Samrath Singh Bhatia![]()
Sujana Somasekar![]()
Sunny Bhatia![]()
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The full list of players with titles can be accessed here: drive.google.com/file/d/1_XymBg7_GWPCg7nXggLzyR-wsJz5rLK_/view![]()
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Here's looking forward to seeing many more Indian players in the lists of titles!
*SAI Title System launched to recognise player excellence*![]()
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The Scrabble Association of India is glad to announce the launch of the SAI Scrabble Title System - a landmark step in recognising player excellence in India. Indian Scrabble players will now be awarded titles such as National Grandmaster (NGM), National Master (NM), and National Expert (NE), based on consistent performance in SAI-rated tournaments.![]()
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The inaugural list of title holders include seven National Grandmasters, 12 National Masters, and 17 National Experts. The list of NGMs, in alphabetical order, is as follows:![]()
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Aditya Iyengar![]()
Madhav Gopal Kamath![]()
Mohan Chunkath![]()
Nakul Prabhu![]()
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Varisht Hingorani![]()
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All about the SAI Title System: ![]()
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Full list of title holders: indianscrabble.com/sai-list-of-title-holders/![]()
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Hearty congratulations to all the title holders, and we hope to add many more names going forward!
About The SAI Title System - Scrabble Association of India
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We are happy to announce the launch of the Scrabble Title System in India—a landmark step in recognizing player excellence. For the first time, Indian Scrabble players will now be awarded official t...