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MY GRANDMA PLAYS THAT
Samantha Punch and Marina Milosheva have published BAMSA’s latest report that focuses on young players’ suggestions for the growth of youth bridge. It is part of the Bridge, Youth and Mindsport Education study. At the beginning of the report there…
Mastermind
Diana Eveline Serban posted an interview by the BBO team with the legendary Fred Gitelman on the Bridge Winners site at the end of March. It followed his recent election to the ACBL’s Hall of Fame. You will find the…
BRIDGE UNLEASHED: LEGENDS OF THE TABLE
Tracey Bauer has launched a new series of animated videos about some of the greatest names in bridge. She starts with one of the greatest women players of all time, Rixi Markus. Rixi Markus was not just a champion. She…
POISSON D’AVRIL
The World Bridge Federation Youth site published this story on the 1st of April: BREAKING: Magnus Carlsen Spotted At Bridge TournamentIs World Chess #1 Magnus Carlsen trading in his Chess pieces for playing cards?The world chess champion has reportedly been…
WHERE IN THE WORLD
The President of the European Bridge League, Eric Laurant, has revealed that the EBL is in discussions with the city of Poznań which might see the Summer Transnational Championships being staged there in 2027, 2029 and 2031. There are several…
BRIDGE BRAWL
Bridge streamer Kai Eckert (Bridgin’ with Kai) has announced an event that he has been planning for several months, Bridge Brawl! In a ground-breaking event, he is bringing together 18 bridge content creators (including Bridgerama’s Pete Hollands) to contest a Soloway style tournament…
LONDON PRIDE
The Lederer Memorial Trophy is a prestigious invitation teams event organised by the London Metropolitan Bridge Association...
Winter Wonderland
In the final of the Open Teams in the EBL’s Winter Transnational Championships, Knottenbelt won the opening session ...
SPRING IS IN THE AIR
The Spring Fours, a knock out event run on double-elimination lines is a highlight of the English season. Now firmly established in the magnificent city of Bristol, it will as always take place over the Bank Holiday period at the beginning…
EYES ON THE PRIZES
The International Bridge Press Association has announced the winners of the Annual IBPA Awards for the calendar year 2025. → The Winner of the Play Award is Dror Padon – Journalist: Jerry Li. → The Winner of the Bidding Award are Kevin Bathurst and John Hurd – Journalist: John…
Adventures in China
The World Bridge Federation has announced that the World Youth Transnational Championships will take place in Hefei, China, from 3-8 August 2026, following the Opening Ceremony on 2 August. The 2026 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports, comprising both Bridge and…
IT’S A GIFT!
A free preview of the World Championship Book of the 2025 Herning World Championships is available. You can download it from the WBF Website – just go to www.worldbridge.org