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Train memory through words
Learn practical memorisation systems for useful stems, hooks, word families, and recall.
Competitive insight. Joyful learning.
Make every
word count.
Learn Scrabble with Ishika Shivalingaiah — tournament-tested coaching for sharper vocabulary, stronger memory, faster anagramming, and more confident play.
Play brave
Hot spots
Rack balancing
Tile tracking
TWDLDWTL
I1S1H4I1K5A1
P3L1
Y4
E1A1R1N1
T1H4I1N1K5
WORDS MEMORY ANAGRAMMINGBOARD VISION WORDS MEMORY
Why Scrabble?
A small board.
A lifetime of skills.
Scrabble is language, memory, pattern recognition, probability, and decision-making — all disguised as a game you can share around a table.
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Anagram with confidence
Use alphagrams, common stems, and structured rack drills to spot playable words faster.
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Strengthen focus and flexibility
Practice calm concentration while adapting to a board that changes with every turn.
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Make maths feel natural
Build mental arithmetic through scoring, calculation, and understanding tile probabilities.
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Stretch creativity
Turn limited letters and a changing board into fresh combinations, surprising plays, and new ideas.
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Play well with others
Practice cooperation, team spirit, sportsmanship, fair play, and the resilience to learn from defeat.
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Connect without a screen
A device-free way to bond with family and friends — and, most importantly, to have fun.
Player · Mentor · Word nerd
Meet your tutor
Hello, I’m Ishika.
I’m a competitive Scrabble player who loves the moment a confusing rack turns into a clever play.
My tournament journey includes a major all-India open title, repeated national top-ten finishes, fourth place at the 2024 Sri Lanka International Open, and recognition among the world’s top four women players. I’m India’s top woman player and its only woman International Master.
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Words may win a round, but strategy wins the crown.
In the press
More than
word knowledge.
“Scrabble is a complex mix of word knowledge, strategy, concentration and chance.”
Times Special profiled competitive Scrabble and named Ishika India’s top-ranked woman player, noting how tile tracking, rack management, pattern recognition, and attentiveness shape the game.
Read the article
Times Special · Competitive ScrabbleOn the board
Proven in
competition.
Latest win · 23–25 October 2026
Double podium in Bangkok.
At the To Autocar Bangkok International Crossword Game Championship 2026, Ishika was crowned champion of the Flight B division and finished 1st runner-up in the Open division.
- Champion Flight B division
- 1st Runner-up Open division
012023Pune All-India Open ChampionWon her first major all-India open title with a dominant performance.022024Mumbai Nationals — 9thIndia’s top woman player at the event, finishing with 14 wins in the Premier division.032024Sri Lanka International Open — 4thFinished fourth with 15 wins and a +690 spread — among the world’s top women.042025Mumbai Nationals — 7thRecorded 17 wins and another national top-ten finish.052026Delhi Open — 1st Runner-upTook silver in Division A of the tenth Delhi Open with 15 wins.062026Bangkok International — Flight B ChampionWon the Flight B division at the To Autocar Bangkok International Crossword Game Championship.072026Bangkok International — Open 1st Runner-upFinished second in the Open division against an international field in Bangkok.
Every achievement links to a live public record from the Scrabble Association of India, the Sri Lanka Scrabble Federation, official tournament standings, the association’s published magazine, or the organisers’ announcement of the event.
Notes from the tournament trail
Tutoring
Learn the game.
See the whole board.
A lesson plan shaped around your current level, learning style, and goals — with memory systems, anagramming practice, and strategy from first games to tournament preparation.
Online
Personal coaching
Focused feedback, guided games, and a practice plan built for how you learn.
- Memorisation techniques
- Anagramming systems
- Rack balance & tile synergy
- Probability & tile tracking
- Scoring & end-game theory
Small groups
Learn together
Collaborative puzzles, quick quizzes, friendly games, and shared discoveries.
Competitive
Tournament prep
Sharper decisions under time pressure, using championship positions and detailed game analysis.
Have fun
Play while you learn
Interactive sessions use gaming apps to make practice lively, engaging, and fun.
Session schedule
Format & scheduling
Each session lasts one hour. Signing up for eight sessions a month over three to four months is recommended to improve competitive ratings significantly.
Timings are decided and updated based on total registrations, batch size, and student demographics. Please indicate any preferred day or timing when registering. Payment details are shared via WhatsApp.
Good questions
Before we
place the first tile.
Lessons are designed for curious beginners, school-age players, and club players who want a more structured approach to competitive Scrabble.
We combine a focused word lesson, anagramming puzzles, memory quizzes, board positions, and guided game analysis. The balance adapts to the player’s level and goals. As the player advances and displays better gameplay, advanced concepts around rack balancing, time management, opponent move interpretation, tile tracking, and other skills required for tournament play are covered in the curriculum.
Yes, at the moment we are only doing online sessions. Please express your interest in in-person sessions within the registration form if interested, and the coach will get back to you within 5–10 days.
Not at all. The learning path begins from your current level, whether you are opening a tournament word list for the first time or preparing for your next event.
Your move
Curious about
Scrabble tutoring?
Register for coaching or share your interest through the short Google form.
Registration & expressions of interest
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Parents or guardians can register on behalf of younger players. Ishika reviews every response and gets in touch.
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