KNUTSFORD'S former world Scrabble champion is hoping that a trip to Kenya will spell success.
Mark Nyman travels to Nairobi this week to battle it out in the WESPAC tournament – the players’ association championship and the first to be held in Africa.
After a strong showing at the world championships in Nottingham earlier this year, Mark is aiming higher still with thousands of dollars of prize money on offer including $20,000 for the winner.
“I am aiming for a top 10 finish,” he said, ahead of the World English-language Scrabble Players’ Association competition starting on November 8.
“The world championship is by name the biggest tournament, but this is better – it’s run by the players and is more prestigious. It’s the one I have been focusing on and I’m feeling good.”
Despite recent unrest in Kenya, the event is scheduled to go ahead at one of the capital's largest conference centres.
You can follow Mark’s progress and keep up to date with the 300-player tournament at wespac2017nairobi.com and poslfit.com
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