Thomas Snyder, 27, from Palo Alto, Calif., shows his winning puzzle at the 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship, held in October. Snyder was the winner of the 3rd annual World Sudoku Championship in Goa, India, after earning his place on the U.S. Team as a result of his Inquirer championship.
Inquirer Sudoku champ wins world title
PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2008 – Brian P. Tierney, publisher of The Philadelphia Inquirer, today congratulated Thomas Snyder on his first place win at the 3rd annual World Sudoku Championship.
Snyder represented the United States at the international event, which was held in Goa, India. He earned his place on the U.S Team as a result of winning the 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship in October 2007.
The World Sudoku Championship attracted 132 competitors from 31 countries. In four days of puzzle solving, Snyder won both of the individual divisions - “classic sudoku” and “sudoku variations.” He solved the winning puzzle in two minutes and 26 seconds.
“I’d like to say it all started here in Philadelphia for Thomas but for him it probably started at birth,” Tierney said. “On behalf of all my colleagues at The Philadelphia Inquirer, we congratulate him and look forward to seeing him in Philadelphia again this October.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship is preparing for its second annual event to be held in October. Last year’s inaugural championship, which was hosted by puzzle master Will Shortz, attracted nearly 1,300 people from across the country. Players ranged in age from six to 86 years old, and at the end of the day Thomas Snyder won the championship along with $10,000 and a spot on the U.S. Sudoku Team.
Snyder represented the United States at the international event, which was held in Goa, India. He earned his place on the U.S Team as a result of winning the 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship in October 2007.
The World Sudoku Championship attracted 132 competitors from 31 countries. In four days of puzzle solving, Snyder won both of the individual divisions - “classic sudoku” and “sudoku variations.” He solved the winning puzzle in two minutes and 26 seconds.
“I’d like to say it all started here in Philadelphia for Thomas but for him it probably started at birth,” Tierney said. “On behalf of all my colleagues at The Philadelphia Inquirer, we congratulate him and look forward to seeing him in Philadelphia again this October.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship is preparing for its second annual event to be held in October. Last year’s inaugural championship, which was hosted by puzzle master Will Shortz, attracted nearly 1,300 people from across the country. Players ranged in age from six to 86 years old, and at the end of the day Thomas Snyder won the championship along with $10,000 and a spot on the U.S. Sudoku Team.
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- Video: An interview with Will Shortz
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Save the date for the 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship!
The 2008 Philadelphia Inquirer Sudoku National Championship will take place Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa.
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New in 2008: More prizes, more puzzles, more judging categories and fun for all ages.
Come meet the man who gave sudoku its name, Maki-Kaji, who will travel from Japan to be our special guest.
Event Prices
| Saturday Champinship Prices | ||
| Subscriber | Non-subscriber | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $35 | $50 |
| Student | $15 | $20 |
| Senior Citizen | $15 | $20 |
| Spectator | $7 | $10 |
| Friday Welcome Reception Price | ||
| Subscriber | Non-subscriber | |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome reception | $30 | $40 |
| Student | $22 | $30 |
| Senior citizens | $22 | $30 |
* * "Student" is anyone who is a youth or is currently enrolled in graduate or post-graduate classes.
* * "Senior Citizen" is anyone over the age of 65.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday Welcome Reception
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: TBA
Come enjoy cocktails and food with fellow sudoku players, their family and friends, as well as Will Shortz and the man who gave sudoku its name, Maki-Kaji.
Saturday Championship
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall C
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
For directions visit: www.paconvention.com/visitors/gh.asp
Registration: 9 a.m.
Competition: 11 a.m.
*Detailed schedule to be announced.
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: TBA
Come enjoy cocktails and food with fellow sudoku players, their family and friends, as well as Will Shortz and the man who gave sudoku its name, Maki-Kaji.
Saturday Championship
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall C
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
For directions visit: www.paconvention.com/visitors/gh.asp
Registration: 9 a.m.
Competition: 11 a.m.
*Detailed schedule to be announced.
MEET YOUR HOST
Will Shortz is perhaps the best-known name in puzzles. Subject of the 2006 documentary Wordplay, he has written or edited more than 250 books, including the Will Shortz Presents series of Sudoku books from St. Martin’s Press.
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