The Times National Su Doku Championships, 2006

Although it was actually a week ago yesterday.

The two or so hour car journey there was a little dull, but it was good fun when we got there. It was in the new university, and as it was new, all the buildings looked hi-tech and interesting.

The competition itself was an hour, with three su doku puzzles to solve, and they were pretty difficult. I did manage to finish all three after about 50 minutes, and I had my paper handed in, so at least I was in with a chance.

It then turned out that I hadn't come in the top three, which wasn't a great surprise. We did stay for the "award ceremony" where the top people from each age group received their prizes. Top prize for the adults is £1000!! I may have already said that in a previous post...

I asked one of the organising people where I came and it turns out I came 4th!!! So close. But not really. I just have to do more practice before next year's competition, as after next year, I'll be too old for that age category and will have to participate in the adult section. No chance.

RJ