Phoenix, February, 2005

Tournament report by Mike Thelen, photos by Zana Anderson

Here are some pictures from the Phoenix 2005 tournament. Kent Nelson, Mike Thelen, and Zana Anderson all played, although somehow Zana managed to avoid having her picture taken even once!

Waiting for the tournament to begin...

The tournament gets under way

Kent Nelson records his score

Mike Thelen contemplates his next move

Kent Nelson finishes a game with Jan Dixon

Mike Thelen chats with Mike Baron, Wordbook author

Mike Thelen and Mike Baron, another angle

Mike Thelen with his 11-letter play, LIBERATIONS

Close-up of the board with the 11-letter play

Mike Thelen with Dave Wiegand (left) and Trey Wright (right)

Kent Nelson accepts the Friend of the Director prize

Kent Nelson and Mike Thelen accept Best Performance prizes (Kent on far left, Mike second from right)