Illustrated Candidates Tournament scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Candidates Tournament, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: CANDIDATES, ROUNDROBIN, DOUBLEROUND, TIEBREAK, ARMAGEDDON, CHESSCLOCK, TIMECONTROL, INCREMENT, BLITZ, RAPID, ENDGAME, MIDDLEGAME.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Candidates Tournament word list, defined
CANDIDATES/ˈkændɪdəts/ · noun
Candidates is the plural form of 'candidate': people who apply for a job, seek election to an office, or are being considered for a position, award, or degree. Related: applicants, contenders, nominees, aspirants.
INCREMENT/ɪnˈkrɛmənt/ · verb, noun
To increase by a small amount, or to make something increase by a small amount. A gradual increase in size, amount, or degree. Related: increase, boost, augment, enhance.
BLITZ/blɪts/ · noun, verb
An intensive, sudden, and overwhelming attack or campaign; as a verb, to attack or accomplish something with overwhelming speed and force. Related: assault, onslaught, offensive, barrage.
RAPID/ˈræpɪd/ · adjective
Moving, done, or happening quickly; happening or done in a short time. Moving quickly with a smooth, flowing motion. Related: swift, speedy, brisk, hasty.
ENDGAME/ˈɛndɡeɪm/ · noun
The final stage of a chess game in which only a few pieces remain on the board. More broadly, the last phase of any process, negotiation, or contest, especially when its outcome is nearly decided. Related: final stage, conclusion, last act, finale.