Brett Smitheram vs. Ronald Credo, Round 23 at the 5th World Scrabble Championship 1999 (WSC 1999)

WSC 1999 (Melbourne): Ronald Credo vs. Brett Smitheram – A Bingo Barrage

Relive a spectacular offensive masterclass from the 1999 World Championship in Australia, where I faced off against the UK’s brilliant powerhouse, Brett Smitheram. This match culminated in an unforgettable, explosive finish that left the board completely rewritten. In a staggering display of rapid-fire rack management and board vision, I managed to seal an absolute dream victory by unleashing back-to-back bingos. Dropping OSTIATE followed immediately by a devastating ANNO(t)AtE, this double-bingo strike completely overwhelmed Smitheram's defenses, turning a tight international battle into a legendary, definitive win.