With a recordshattering ten combined North American and World Scrabble titles to his name and superhuman wordfinding and calculation skills, Nigel Richards is the undisputed Scrabble GOAT. Hearing that Nigel is your next opponent will strike fear into even the most seasoned grandmaster's heart.

But that's exactly what happened to me in round 16 of the 2018 North American Scrabble Championship. Was I able to notch a coveted victory over the GOAT, or was I yet another victim to his genius? It was an unforgettable battle, so you won't want to miss this deep dive into some GOAT strategy in this fascinating game!