IXL 2024: Erik Agard Resumes Top Spot in Eighth Online Round, India’s Ramki Krishnan Continues to Dominate Overall Leaderboard

The eighth online round of the Indian Crossword League (IXL) 2024 has concluded, with Erik Agard from Kansas City reclaiming the top spot for the round. However, Ramki Krishnan from Chennai continues to lead the overall leaderboard, maintaining his impressive performance across all rounds of the competition.

In a thrilling eighth round of the IXL, Agard, a seasoned crossword champion, finished with the highest score, showing his trademark skill and speed in solving intricate puzzles. Agard’s victory in this round marks a strong comeback, as he had briefly fallen behind on the overall standings in previous rounds. His performance has sparked excitement among his global fanbase, as he eyes a potential climb to the top of the overall rankings in the final rounds of the season.

Despite Agard’s strong showing, it is Krishnan who remains the player to beat. With another consistent performance, Krishnan extended his lead at the top of the overall leaderboard. The Chennai-based crossword enthusiast has been a formidable contender throughout the 2024 season and shows no signs of slowing down, with his strategic approach to the puzzles earning him a solid position as the overall leader.

Top 10 Scorers in Round 8:

Erik Agard – Kansas City

Ramki Krishnan – Chennai

Jose A – Thane

Samit Kallianpur – Secunderabad

Madhusudan H – Chennai

Harish Kamath – Bangalore

Shobha Nayak – Mumbai

Neville Fogarty – Newport News

Venkatraghavan S. – Mumbai

Mohsin Ahmed – Bengaluru

Despite a fierce challenge from other top scorers like Samit Kallianpur and Madhusudan H, who have been consistently strong in this year's rounds, Agard's sharp wordplay and strategic puzzle-solving approach allowed him to top the eighth round.

Top 10 Overall Scorers

1. Ramki Krishnan – Chennai

2. Samit Kallianpur – Secunderabad

3. Shashwat Salgaocar – Panaji

4. Madhup Tewari – New Delhi

5. Venkatraghavan S. – Mumbai

6. Vasant Srinivasan – Banchang

7. Neville Fogarty – Newport News

8. Sohil Bhagat – Bengaluru

9. Harish Kamath – Bangalore

10. Erik Agard – Kansas City

As the 2024 season progresses towards its final rounds, the competition remains tight at the top. With only a few rounds left, Ramki Krishnan’s position remains secure, but Erik Agard’s resurgence in the recent round could make for an exciting finish.

About the Indian Crossword League (IXL)

The Indian Crossword League (IXL) is one of the premier online crossword tournaments, attracting some of the world's best puzzle solvers. Established as a platform to showcase the art of crossword solving, IXL has grown into a celebrated event within the global puzzle community. The league features participants from across India and around the world, competing in various rounds of wordplay, problem-solving, and strategy. The ninth weekly online round s scheduled for 10th November 2024 at www.crypticsingh.com