Nigel Richards, a Scrabble master from New Zealand based in Malaysia, astounded the world by winning the Spanish World Scrabble Championships without speaking Spanish. His exceptional memory and mathematical abilities have earned him the title of the best Scrabble player of all time. Richards has also conquered the Francophone world championships, despite not knowing French, by memorizing the French Scrabble dictionary. A reclusive figure, Richards’ legendary status in the Scrabble world leaves competitors in awe and admiration, with some comparing playing against him to facing off against a computer. His unique talents and enigmatic persona have solidified his place as a Scrabble legend.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/10/scrabble-star-nigel-richards-wins-spanish-world-title-despite-not-speaking-spanish