Bridge Cup diary: First eliminations!
Summary:
Let’s go!
News of 19 November
The first ever Bridge Points knock-out tournament has begun! 🥳
1,378 participants have the opportunity to stock up on Bridge Points thanks to this BP500 tournament (x5 multiplier coefficient). Will we see any upheavals in the Live rankings at the end of this event?
Top players participate
The best players in the Live rankings compete in the Bridge Cup with the aim of consolidating a position or trying to gain a few places:
Roelof Van Lopik remains untouchable at the top of the Live rankings with 5,824 points but is not missing any opportunity to consolidate his lead.
Our Ambassador Dominique Fonteneau (username: domineau) is currently second with 3,028 points but the cavalry is pushing behind him!
Michael Staub (3rd), nao7 (5th), FatOrange (6th) and superdario (9th) have every intention of shaking up the hierarchy…
Among the regulars at the top of Funbridge events, we note the presence of Pikarek, recent winner of the Halloween tournament, and Bono Lee, who regularly rises to the top of the rankings.
Familiar faces among the participants
Funbridge Ambassadors Jérôme Rombaut, Dominique Fonteneau aka domineau, Milan Macura are in the game. Beating them allows you to pocket 100 additional Diamonds!
Léo Rombaut (username: Lélé) will represent Team Funbridge in this tournament. The last winner of the mixed tournament at the Pula festival will sell his skin dearly. 100 additional Diamonds will fill the pocket of the bridge player who manages to eliminate him.
Also Funbridge Staff members like Galesh, Valootin, Boris Plays, Pierre DREULLE, Jo De La Vega… If you face them and beat them, you win 15 additional Diamonds!
A circle in the colours of Funbridge surrounds the profile photo of the heads at stake.
We should also note the participation of Alexis Maugat (username: _Alexis), Argine’s father, and Aviram1 who regularly publishes on the Funbridge blog.
Good luck to all participants and see you tomorrow for the results of the first round, undoubtedly the scene of great clashes and the very first surprises of the tournament… ⚔️
Day 1: First eliminations!
News of 20 November
The first phase of the elimination tournament wrapped up yesterday, and what an intense round it was!
Numerous matches were decided by razor-thin margins, with players going all out to secure their place in the next stage. Funbridge ambassadors Jérôme Rombaut, Luc Bellicaud, and Dominique Fonteneau successfully navigated this round, showcasing their trademark excellence ⚔️
But the competition remains wide open! Léo Rombaut, representing Team Funbridge, and our staff member Boris Plays are also still in the running.
The next phase promises even more excitement!
When David Beats Goliath
Some players have shaken up the tournament by eliminating Funbridge’s household names.
A prime example: Vincent Gallais, known as “Galesh” and a proud member of the Funbridge staff, stumbled at the first hurdle. He bowed out with a narrow 23-27 loss to Michel Flandin. A tough blow for someone accustomed to deep elimination runs.
Meanwhile, Richard McCordo made a statement with a resounding 62-31 victory over Milan Macura, showing once again that this competition is full of surprises.
These performances hint at thrilling twists to come. The players who pulled off these upsets have proven they can disrupt predictions, setting the stage for an unpredictable tournament.
Stay tuned, the drama is far from over! 😁
Edge-of-Your-Seat Matches: When Every Point Matters
In this elimination tournament, even the smallest mistake can be costly. Many matches were decided by the narrowest of margins, keeping players on edge. While some top players received byes in the first round, those who competed gave it their all.
One standout matchup came right out of the draw: Johan Bergström versus Aymeric Lebatteux. These elite players delivered a thrilling duel, with the Swedish star edging out a hard-fought 29-20 victory.
Tight contests were the theme of the day. Seven matches ended in perfect ties, forcing a decision by time.
A record!
More than the scoreline, it was their ability to seize every opportunity at the right time that made the difference in securing their places in the second round.
Perhaps the cruelest outcome came in the battle between Antonia Zeman and Marc Grandemange. After a 29-29 tie, the Chilean player advanced by finishing just 35 minutes faster than her French opponent.
Many top contenders from the Bridge Points Circuit were in action, and for the most part, the favorites delivered.
Although Bertrand Kaczmarek, a top 10 player, bowed out gracefully, the other stars shone brightly :
Michael Staub, ranked in the global top 5, left no doubt with a dominant 64-8 victory over Gilles Hourquet. Similarly, Timour Khachtchevatsky dispatched Jean-Michel Perrin with a crushing 50-2 scoreline.
With the strongest players now advancing, every match takes on added significance.
The stakes are rising, and the next rounds promise intense battles .
The remaining players have already proven their mettle, and this tournament is far from done delivering surprises. Stay glued to the action, it’s only going to get better! 🔥
