Photos: CNSC 2013: Final Round 3

Robin Pollock Daniel and John Chew before round 3 begins.

Robin Pollock Daniel and John Chew before round 3 begins.

Michal Ben-Gera and Robin Pollock Daniel. Michal is Adam's mother.

Chris Lipe tries his hand at emceeing while Robin Pollock Daniel steps out to greet Space TV.

Chris Lipe tries his hand at emceeing while Robin Pollock Daniel steps out to greet Space TV.

Audience.

Robin Pollock Daniel and Amy from Space TV.

Amy from Space TV and her crew.

Robin Pollock Daniel, Amy from SpaceTV, and her crew.

Audience, getting bigger every round!

Robin Pollock Daniel.

Robin Pollock Daniel.

Amy from Space TV and her crew interview the players immediately after round 3 ends and Adam has won the CNSC 2013.

Ross Brown & Adam Logan on camera.

Viewing the board.

Ross Brown talking about the experience of playing Adam.

Ross Brown and Amy discuss ome plays from the game.

The official completed board of Finals: game 3. An expurgated board will follow later in these photos.

More interviews for the players.

Adam adjusts the tiles for palatability.

Adam adjusts the tiles for palatability.

Dust never settles on this man. John Chew is finishing the official press release for Hasbro Canada.

Altered version of the final board: game 3. Can you see what changed?

Adam Logan readies himself for his one-on-one interview.

Adam Logan mid-interview.

Adam Logan is interviewed about the nature of words and the English language.

Ross Brown is ready for his closeup now.

Ross Brown discusses passionately the wonder that is math and SCRABBLE.

Ross Brown under the bright lights.

Robin Pollock Daniel and Tony Leah discuss apps.

Waiting for the players to return for the prize ceremony.

John Chew leads in Adam Logan and Ross Brown.

Standing ovation for both players.

John Chew congratulates both Adam Logan and Ross Brown for games well played.

Hasbro Canada's Greg Ferguson hoists the event trophy.

Hasbro Canada's Greg Ferguson, Adam Logan with giant trophy, John Chew, and the giant prize check.

Hasbro Canada's Greg Ferguson, Adam Logan with giant trophy, John Chew, and the giant prize check.

Hasbro Canada's Greg Ferguson, Adam Logan with giant trophy, John Chew, and the giant prize check.

Hasbro Canada's Greg Ferguson, Adam Logan with giant trophy, John Chew, and the giant prize check.

Hasbro Canada's Greg Ferguson, Adam Logan with giant trophy, John Chew, and the giant prize check.

Hasbro Canada's Greg Ferguson, Adam Logan with giant trophy, John Chew, and the giant prize check.

Hasbro Canada's Greg Ferguson, Adam Logan with giant trophy, John Chew, and the giant prize check.

Adam Logan thanks Hasbro, the event staff, and his club of successful players in Ottawa.

Adam Logan and his trophy.

Adam Logan and John Chew.

Adam Logan and John Chew.

CNSC trophy: see spot on bottom right waiting for Adam's name.There are 8 nameplates there and half of them belong to Adam! Others are Joel Wapnick, twice, Ron Hoeskstra, and David Boys.

Is that a smile? Adam Logan and John Chew.

Yet another good use for a NASPA long wooden rack: platform for the event projector!