Ryan Jacob from Akwa Ibom State won the fourth edition of Janet Adowei Scrabble Classics in Lagos.
Jacob had five wins from seven rounds on the first day and he powered to a massive nine straight wins on the board to finish as the overall winner with 14 wins.
It was his first major victory that earned cash prize of 500,000 naira after he defeated Olufemi Gbadebo from Ogun State in Round 17.
Cyril Umebiye, Wasiu Hassan and Joseph Okere finished in second, third and fourth positions respectively as they also earned 300,000, 200,000 and 130,000 naira in the 74-player tournament.
In other spot prizes, Abiola Oyinloye emerged as the best intermediate player while Emeka Idomele picked the best Open player title.
Adebisi Adekansi played her way to the top as the best female player.
Instituted by Engr. Ebikeme Adowei in honour of his mother, the competition has become a fertile avenue for discovering new talents and point-gathering by players.
The Janet Adowei Scrabble Classics which began four years ago, has assumed a national status where players from across the country find fulfilment in participating in.
