Today started the European Mixed Teams Open Championship, with a field of 114 teams. On Round 3 of the ten RR rounds, Board 22 generated important swings on many tables, ....
With lots of play left, teams from Argentina, USA and Canada were showing off their power with impressive scores. After three qualifying rounds, Argentina was ahead in the Bermuda Bowl. Rona for 4 years more. Photo: G. Rona
The somewhat esoteric jargon of bridge players—and, we admit, more particularly bridge writers—includes such as "grand coup " "Deschapelles coup," "double squeeze," "strip and end play" and so on.
Some of the best players in the world are Brazilians, and some of the most enthusiastic players too! Our Brazilian Online Festival has appeal to players of all levels. Your team will play in a friendly but competitive atmosphere, with very well-organized scoring and experienced Directors to ensure a pleasant experience for all.
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An endplay (also throw-in), in bridge, is a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks.
The Championship is open to all players born on or after 1st January 1992 (Juniors & Girls) or born on or after 1st January 1997 (Youngsters) or born on or after 1st January 2002 (Kids) in good standing with their own NBOs.