Photos: 2012 King's Cup: Round 17

Goutham Jayaraman (IND) rehearsing the parade of nations with two Sudoku competitors

Parade rehearsal

Parade rehearsal

Parade emcee Phil

Opening Ceremony stage

Parade rehearsal

Singaporeans at parade rehearsal, including Kian Hung Yeo (MYS) and Jin Chor Tan (MYS)

New Zealanders at parade rehearsal: Nigel Richards (NZL), Liz Fagerlund (NZL), Paul Lister (NZL), Rosalind Phillips (NZL) and Lynn Carter (NZL)

Sanmi Odelana (Eng)

Nigerians at parade rehearsal

Helen Gipson (Sco)

Team U.S.A.: Erica Moore (USA), Sam Kantimathi (USA) and Eric Kinderman (USA)

Taewan Sutthasin (THA) vs. Thacha Koowirat (THA) at Board 1

Goutham Jayaraman (IND) vs. Pakorn Nemitrmansuk (THA) at Board 2

Alastair Richards (AUS) vs. Komol Panyasophonlert (THA) at Board 3

Sam Kantimathi (USA) vs. Amnuay Ploysangngam (THA) at Board 15. Sam accepted SHIRTER* to play VASTNESS, but lost 451-391.