Article: First-Ever National Sudoku Champion Crowned in Philadelphia.

Thomas Snyder Wins the U.S. Title

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Snyder of Palo Alto, California was crowned the U.S. Sudoku Champion today at the first-ever Philadelphia Inquirer National Sudoku Championship in Philadelphia. Dr. Snyder won the championship by solving an advanced puzzle in a time of 7 minutes; 9 seconds. The tournament, which was sponsored by The Philadelphia Inquirer and hosted by world-renowned puzzle master Will Shortz, attracted over 1,159 participants including 857 contestants and 302 spectators, making it the largest live puzzle tournament ever.

In addition to the $10,000 first place cash prize, Dr. Snyder earned a ...

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