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World Sudoku Championship
WSC 2019 — Kircheim, Germany
Results, winners, venue overview & official handbook
Your one-page hub for the WSC 2019 World Sudoku Championship in Kircheim, Germany. Below you’ll find a concise event overview, the official final standings (top 10 first) with full results, key highlights, and a fast on-page viewer for the official Instruction Handbook.
WSC 2019 Key Highlights
WSC Date30th Sep to 1st Oct
WSC Year2019
Host CountryGermany
Host CityKircheim
Event14th WSC
VenueHotel Seeblick
Individual Winner🥇 Ken Endo (Japan)
Team WinnerChina
WSC 2019 — Competition Overview
The 2019 World Sudoku Championship was held from 30 September to 1 October 2019 in Kirchheim, Germany, hosted at the Hotel Seeblick. Set beside a peaceful lakeside backdrop, the venue offered an ideal setting for competitors to focus and perform at their best. Participants from around the world gathered in the heart of Germany for two days of intense puzzle-solving and international camaraderie.
The event featured exceptional performances, with Ken Endo of Japan claiming the individual world title, followed by Kota Morinishi of Japan in second place and Dai Tantan of China in third. In the team competition, China secured the gold medal, Japan earned silver, and the Czech Republic took bronze after a strong collective showing.
The Kirchheim championship was praised for its smooth organization, welcoming atmosphere, and scenic surroundings. It featured a mix of classic and innovative Sudoku variations, providing a true test of skill and strategy. Participants and visitors alike enjoyed the relaxed lakeside environment, making the 14th WSC a memorable and well-executed edition in the tournament’s history.
Final Standings — Individuals (Top 10 shown first)
| Official Final Rank | Player Name | Country | Preliminary Rank |
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Explanation “Preliminary Rank” reflects the position after qualifying rounds. “Official Final Rank” comes from the championship’s final determination.
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Final Team Standings (Top 10 shown first)
| Official Final Rank | Team | Team Points |
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Instruction Handbook (on-page viewer)
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