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WSC 2011 Commentary: Round 20

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Nigel Richards (Wru) and Mikki Nicholson (Eng) began the round on 14-5 ahead of a large pack at 13-6. Nigel beat Alastair Richards (AUS) to stay a game ahead of the pack, which shrank to half its size, and now consists of Chris May (AUS) 14-6 +1114, Adam Logan (CAN) +1088, Mikki Nicholson (Eng) +940, Brett Smitheram (Eng) +822 and Craig Beevers (Eng) +650.

The TSH pairing algorithm is approaching its 12-player top flight limit configured for this event, and will likely begin repeat pairings at the top after the lunch break.

Today's lunch menu includes a selection of different (and very good) pierogies, pike perch, and the usual large selection of saladds and desserts.

Words challenged: GARRING THROEING ABE LOGARITME EXOT COGITATER AZOLE KOR WONGIS HEAME VAURIENS LIEVE BASANITE LEANLY UNADEPT MINNEOLA SHAGETS ERMELIN Three phoneys, three words unacceptable in North American play.