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World Sudoku Championship
WSC 2023 — Toronto, Canada
Results, winners, venue overview & official handbook
Your one-page hub for the WSC 2023 World Sudoku Championship in Toronto, Canada. 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 2023 Key Highlights
WSC Date16–17 Oct 2023
WSC Year2023
Host CountryCanada
Host CityToronto
Event16th WSC
VenueDon Valley Hotel and Suites
Individual Winner🥇 Dai Tantan (China)
Team WinnerChina
WSC 2023 — Competition Overview
The 2023 World Sudoku Championship took place from 16–17 October 2023 in Toronto, Canada, hosted at the Don Valley Hotel and Suites. Nestled along the Don Valley Parkway, the venue offered a comfortable and scenic setting just minutes from downtown Toronto, combining modern amenities with the city’s multicultural energy. Competitors from across the globe gathered for two days of intense and strategic puzzle-solving in a relaxed yet competitive environment.
The championship showcased world-class performances, with Dai Tantan of China taking the individual world title, followed by Tiit Vunk of Estonia in second place and Kota Morinishi of Japan in third. In the team competition, Japan emerged victorious, securing gold ahead of the Czech Republic in second and the United States in third after a tightly contested final round.
The Toronto event combined smooth organization with a friendly atmosphere, offering a diverse mix of classic and variant Sudoku rounds. Between sessions, participants enjoyed the city’s cultural landmarks, local cuisine, and the welcoming Canadian hospitality that made the 16th WSC a memorable chapter in the championship’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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