{"id":118231,"date":"2025-09-15T10:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=118231"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:54:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:54:18","slug":"august-bridge-cup-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/august-bridge-cup-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Cup: a look back at the August edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-1-RED-D20015-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge Cup Diary\" class=\"wp-image-118234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-1-RED-D20015-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-1-RED-D20015-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-1-RED-D20015-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-1-RED-D20015-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-1-RED-D20015-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-6b4941b\" data-block-id=\"6b4941b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-a7dd457\" data-block-id=\"a7dd457\"><style>.stk-a7dd457 .stk-button{background:#82212a !important;}.stk-a7dd457 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{margin-inline-start:0px !important;}.stk-a7dd457 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-a7dd457 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--paletteColor8, #ffffff) !important;}.stk-a7dd457 .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--paletteColor8, #ffffff) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-lift\" href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\"><strong>Rankings<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"caret-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-caret-right fa-w-6\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-187deca\" data-block-id=\"187deca\"><style>.stk-187deca {height:40px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#Partie1\">Record participation numbers and new faces<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Partie2\">New faces among the final four<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Interview\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Interview\">Check out our exclusive interview with Ajeangue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Partie3\">The expert\u2019s eye: Vincent Gallais dissects two deals from the final<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Partie4\">Funbridge heavyweights put to the test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Partie5\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Partie4\">A steady stream of suspense and records<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-2eb46b3\" data-block-id=\"2eb46b3\"><style>.stk-2eb46b3 {height:40px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-02b516e\" data-block-id=\"02b516e\"><style>.stk-02b516e hr.stk-block-divider__hr{width:20% !important;}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7a2b681\" data-block-id=\"7a2b681\"><style>.stk-7a2b681 {height:40px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Partie1\"><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor3, #022657);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Record participation numbers and new faces<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The August edition of the Bridge Cup brought together a record-breaking <strong>2,560 players from across the world<\/strong> as this popular knockout competition scaled new heights. Over the course of 12&nbsp;days, the participants battled it out in 16-board showdowns, holding nothing back as they looked to reach the final and capture the coveted title.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event featured a number of <strong>fiercely contested encounters<\/strong> and stunning <strong>turnarounds<\/strong>. Every hand counted and there was precious little margin for error.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>But which were the most memorable matches? Whose play really came up trumps? Below, we round up the standout stories and key hands and bring you an interview with the winner of the latest Bridge Cup!<\/strong> &#x1f31f;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ef6098b\" data-block-id=\"ef6098b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ef6098b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-128733a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"128733a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-128733a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-128733a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-fd2f33f\" data-block-id=\"fd2f33f\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-fd2f33f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-900c863\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"900c863\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-900c863-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-900c863-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7c0d269\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7c0d269\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7c0d269-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7c0d269-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"271\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Content_Cup.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12090\" style=\"width:184px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Content_Cup.png 271w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Content_Cup-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d0261cc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d0261cc\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d0261cc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d0261cc-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Partie2\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor3, #022657);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">New faces among the final four<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilNewseeker62\">Newseeker62<\/a> is a regular in KO tournaments, a format in which he particularly excels. His eye-catching results in the past include victory in the <a>Bridge Clash\u00a02<\/a> in 2023 and a runner-up finish in the Bridge Cup in January this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c73c3a1\" data-block-id=\"c73c3a1\"><style>.stk-c73c3a1 {margin-bottom:23px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c73c3a1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4fcc4fe\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4fcc4fe\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4fcc4fe {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(4.299999999999997% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4fcc4fe-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4fcc4fe-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-07460ed\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"07460ed\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-07460ed {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(91.5% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-07460ed-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-07460ed-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3012\" height=\"1248\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.22.56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.22.56.png 3012w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.22.56-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.22.56-1024x424.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.22.56-768x318.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.22.56-1536x636.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.22.56-2048x849.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3012px) 100vw, 3012px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d16c16f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d16c16f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d16c16f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(4.2% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d16c16f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d16c16f-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-980187b\" data-block-id=\"980187b\"><style>.stk-980187b .stk--block-align-980187b{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-980187b stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-980187b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-00f3266\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"00f3266\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-00f3266 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.667% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-00f3266-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-00f3266-inner-blocks\">\n<p>On this occasion, he eased through his early encounters, but was made to work much harder in the fifth round, in which he found himself 29-18 down with two hands to go. Yet Newseeker62 has repeatedly shown that he is a tough nut to crack, and he turned the tables to triumph 36-29 by settling for a part-score instead of an unmakeable game.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4ad9421\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4ad9421\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4ad9421 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4ad9421-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4ad9421-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilNewseeker62\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Newseeker62.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117985\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Newseeker62.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Newseeker62-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>His run was stopped in the semi-finals by the eventual champion, <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilAjeangue\">Ajeangue<\/a>. There was no separating the pair in terms of points, however, as they were tied at 26-26 after 16 deals. Speed proved the difference-maker, with Ajeangue progressing by virtue of having finished his boards a few\u00a0hours quicker. Newseeker62 once again turned up the heat at the sharp end of the match, earning 11- and 13-point swings on the last couple of hands. Unfortunately for his sake, it was too little, too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-48dc554\" data-block-id=\"48dc554\"><style>.stk-48dc554 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-295cd98\" data-block-id=\"295cd98\"><style>.stk-295cd98 .stk--block-align-295cd98{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-295cd98 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-295cd98-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-38cb280\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"38cb280\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-38cb280 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-38cb280-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-38cb280-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilrobbel\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_robbel.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117989\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_robbel.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_robbel-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-915bc8b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"915bc8b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-915bc8b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.667% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-915bc8b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-915bc8b-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Also taking his place on the third step of the podium is <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilrobbel\">Robert \u00ab\u00a0robbel\u00a0\u00bb Maybach<\/a>. The Austrian player, who went into the event sitting 178<sup>th<\/sup> in our live rankings, produced an exceptional display to make it to the final\u00a0four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Funbridge member since 2022, robbel has played more than 24,000 deals on the platform, averaging an impressive 67%\/4\u00a0IMPs, so anyone who avoids him in knockout competitions can count themselves lucky.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Austrian could, however, have exited this tournament at the hands of <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/220250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilJConnolly\">J_Connolly<\/a> in the sixth round. Down by 3\u00a0points with two boards to go, he bounced back thanks to an aggressive 1&#x2660; overcall, which led to him making 2&#x2660;. That small gain in a low-level contract set him on course for a big overall achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-20ebcc5\" data-block-id=\"20ebcc5\"><style>.stk-20ebcc5 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2a13589\" data-block-id=\"2a13589\"><style>.stk-2a13589 .stk--block-align-2a13589{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-2a13589 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2a13589-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fc4567a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fc4567a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fc4567a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.666% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fc4567a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fc4567a-inner-blocks\">\n<p>The tournament was not all plain sailing for <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfildorian14\">Dorian \u00ab\u00a0dorian14\u00a0\u00bb Lilaj <\/a> either, but he rose to the challenge. In the process, he lived up to his status as a Funbridge veteran (a member since 2015 with more than 85,000\u00a0deals under his belt) who regularly shines in the Elite League<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lilaj had to showcase all his skills in his opening round against bellesrives, especially on board\u00a014. Trailing by 13\u00a0points, he managed to bring home a tricky 3NT when the slightest mistake would have proven fatal. Brimming with confidence, he cruised through the next round 65-1 and began to build up momentum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-02b638f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"02b638f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-02b638f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33400000000002% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-02b638f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-02b638f-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfildorian14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_dorian14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117996\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_dorian14.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_dorian14-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another turning point came in match\u00a05, against Polish player <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilsqueze\">squeze<\/a>, who did not give him any freebies. This is no less than we would have expected from a former Elite League winner, whose average performance stands at almost 67%. The scores were tied after 12 deals out of 16, only for dorian14 to come through 11-6 in the final reckoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dorian14 continued to deliver as the tournament progressed, albeit not without some nervy moments, such as in his round\u00a08 match, which was decided by the stopwatch, and in round\u00a010, when he triumphed by a single point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He will have fancied his chances of clinching the title after an emphatic 50-6 victory over robbel in the semi-finals, but fate had other plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-875e677\" data-block-id=\"875e677\"><style>.stk-875e677 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-711b24d\" data-block-id=\"711b24d\"><style>.stk-711b24d .stk--block-align-711b24d{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-711b24d stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-711b24d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-987b29a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"987b29a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-987b29a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-987b29a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-987b29a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilAjeangue\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Ajeangue.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117994\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Ajeangue.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Ajeangue-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9d151e1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9d151e1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9d151e1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.667% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9d151e1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9d151e1-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Glory in this edition belonged to none other than <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilAjeangue\">Andrew \u00ab\u00a0Ajeangue<strong>\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong>\u00a0Jeanguenat<\/a>! If you are not already familiar with him, we strongly advise you to remember the name and to beware if you encounter him in future knockout competitions. This was far from his first rodeo, however, as he is a former Elite League champion with an average performance of 68.13%. He is a true bridge expert.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the American ace\u2019s secret? A balancing act! He never allows opponents to steal contracts at a low level, repeatedly intervening to keep the auction alive. On top of that, he is a formidable declarer with an 80% success rate\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and he understands the value of taking your time, completing deals in an average of 3\u00a0minutes and 36\u00a0seconds. Does this lull the robots into a slumber and make them drop their guard? We will never know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the eventual winner was dominant in most of his matches, he did have to negotiate some tough tests along the way, especially in round\u00a06 against <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilElemele\">Elemele<\/a>. With an 8-point deficit going into the final deal, he managed to pull off an extraordinary comeback and make it through to the next round thanks to a combination of adroit bidding and luck. And we must not forget his round\u00a011 meeting with Newseeker62, which, as already mentioned above, was a very tight tussle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>To find out more about Ajeangue\u2019s journey in bridge and his approach to the game, check out our exclusive interview with him below.<\/strong>&#x1f399;&#xfe0f;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-56ecb61\" data-block-id=\"56ecb61\"><style>.stk-56ecb61 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Interview\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor3, #022657);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Check out our exclusive interview with <strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor3, #022657);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilAjeangue\">Ajeangue<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, the champion of the August&#8217;s Bridge Cup!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor2, #00aa00);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Firstly, how did it feel to win this final? Was it a goal you set yourself from the very beginning?<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning the final felt incredible! I\u2019ve played in a few of these tournaments before and had never cracked the top 100. Reaching the final 64 was my initial goal, and once I achieved that, I wanted to take advantage of making it that far and had my eyes set on going the distance. The cherry on top of this exciting tournament run was getting to face off against my teammate Dorian who has been putting up great scores in the team championship and gave me a solid match in the finals. I saw there was an outside chance that we could play each other in the finals after round 6 and was thrilled that it actually happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor2, #00aa00);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Can you tell us a bit about your bridge journey?<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I started playing bridge on Funbridge back in 2020 during the COVID pandemic as I was looking for new hobbies while spending most of my time holed up in my apartment. I played a lot of card games growing up in Michigan in the 90s and 2000s, but nothing that could match the complexity of bridge. While the card play aspect of the game were somewhat intuitive, the auction phase of the game was a whole new puzzle that I wanted to learn and understand better. Each bridge book, article, video, and hand that taught me more of the card play strategy or auction systems got me more and more hooked on the game. I loved being able to compare the same hand I had played with hundreds of people online and see what the best might have done differently. 5 years and 100+ books later, I\u2019m still looking to read and find material online to improve my understanding of the game, while my very supportive wife will joke \u201cAnother bridge book?!?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor2, #00aa00);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">In the 6th round, you were trailing by 8 points before the last deal, how did you manage to turn things around?<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Down 20-12 with 4 boards left, I went for a walk with my wife. As we got back to our apartment, I told her I needed to stay outside on a park bench to finish the last four boards, as things weren\u2019t looking too good and I didn\u2019t want there to be any unexpected distractions. While the next 3 boards were all pushes, the peace and quiet helped me to decide to take the low road on the last board instead of pursuing a slam without 5 level safety. There was a similar board, #11, in our match where \u201cElemele\u201d made an aggressive slam that was down double dummy but the robots let through with the wrong lead, so I figured I was more likely to win imps by staying low (which I would have done without barometer scoring) than trying to outplay him in a slam. A little luck with a misguess of the trumps from my opponent led to 5H going down 1, giving me a very fortunate win in a tough fought match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor2, #00aa00);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">You were one of the most meticulous players, with an average of 3 minutes 36 seconds per deal. Do you usually take your time on every hand to make sure you don\u2019t miss anything\u00a0?<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on what type of event I\u2019m playing in. Sometimes in imps, I don\u2019t always take my time to get the extra overtrick if I\u2019ve ensured my contract, but in this knockout format with only 16 boards a match, I wanted to win every imp I could in case the handful of higher variance \/ imp outcomes evened out between me and my opponent. I try to take even more time on hands where I\u2019m defending or trying to make a game or slam (such as board 5 in the semifinal) as these boards can often decide the match by swinging 10+ imps one way or another. Boards 10 of the quarterfinals and 7 of the semifinals are good examples of cases where the extra time I took made a big difference and ended up being necessary to win those close matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor2, #00aa00);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">You\u2019re holding a 68% average performance and you\u2019ve already won the Elite League along with many other tournaments, including this one. You look invulnerable, do you have a Achilles\u2019 heel?<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I think my biggest weakness for bridge in general is lack of sleep or eating a lot of food before I play. My brain just isn\u2019t able to keep track of everything it usually can, while it\u2019s card counting, watching the spots, and trying to put myself in the robots shoes that gives me my biggest edge. If I\u2019m tired or have just had a big meal, a lot of this edge goes out the window. I was worried this would do me in for the finals as I had to wake up at 4am to fly to see my family for labor day weekend and wasn\u2019t able to find time to play my match until 10pm. I did a quick workout right before which I think made a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor2, #00aa00);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Do you regularly participate in Funbridge tournaments? What are your favourite game modes and what do you like most about these formats?<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I try to play almost every single day. I love the league tournament with the goal of staying up in the Elite league as long as I can, but my favorite format recently has been the team championship ever since I got invited to play about 6 months ago. The competition is quite challenging in the top division with several big names that I know from the live circuit, and I like the team aspect of it which helps with meeting new people and making new friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor2, #00aa00);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">What was your favourite hand of the tournament?<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite hands was board 10 from the quarterfinals. While there were ways to take 10 tricks on the hand it was far from trivial to make 9 tricks. I took my time, paid attention to all of the spots, and was confident in what I thought was the layout for each opponent to go for an endplay where I didn\u2019t know which opponent would be endplayed but I knew whoever it was would give me the 9th trick in the suit they were long. As things ended, I needed this board to make it to the semis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor2, #00aa00);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">What\u2019s one of your best bridge memories?<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from winning this tournament, one of my best recent bridge memories was getting to play live against Versace and Sementa in a side teams swiss in the Philadelphia NABCs. On our very first deal, my partner and I bid and made 7S where my first four bids as responder were 2NT, 3NT, 4NT, 5NT. They told my partner I wanted to play in NT but thankfully my partner got the joke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-50a36d7\" data-block-id=\"50a36d7\"><style>.stk-50a36d7 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Partie3\"><strong>The expert\u2019s eye: Vincent Gallais dissects two deals from the final<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u00a0&#x1f50d;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During a thrilling title decider, Vincent Gallais, aka <strong><em>Galesh<\/em><\/strong>, had his notebook at hand as he examined the action with a fine-tooth comb. Read on for his take on <strong>two key boards<\/strong> that tilted the balance of the final. From contrasting strategies to crucial choices, learn to see the game from a different perspective with his analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analysis of deal 3:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1a78095\" data-block-id=\"1a78095\"><style>.stk-1a78095 .stk--block-align-1a78095{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-1a78095 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1a78095-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-09f1f3c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"09f1f3c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-09f1f3c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-09f1f3c-inner-blocks\">\n<p>A difference in style was evident from as early as this hand, with dorian14 opting to open 1NT while Ajeangue went for a more standard 1&#x2663;. Both openings have their upsides and drawbacks. 1NT has the advantage of allowing you to hide the hand with the most points while giving little away about the distribution of opener\u2019s hand and, in particular, masking the diamond shortness, and making it easy to find major fits through Stayman. It is not ideal, however, as partner will expect you to be balanced and could force you into a diamond contract with a 6-card fit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e5a7369\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e5a7369\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e5a7369-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e5a7369-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2600\" height=\"1240\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-1-bridge-cup_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-1-bridge-cup_.png 2600w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-1-bridge-cup_-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-1-bridge-cup_-1024x488.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-1-bridge-cup_-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-1-bridge-cup_-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-1-bridge-cup_-2048x977.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2600px) 100vw, 2600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-bd03b49\" data-block-id=\"bd03b49\"><style>.stk-bd03b49 .stk--block-align-bd03b49{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-bd03b49 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-bd03b49-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0d01b77\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0d01b77\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0d01b77-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0d01b77-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2600\" height=\"1240\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-2-bridge-cup_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-2-bridge-cup_.png 2600w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-2-bridge-cup_-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-2-bridge-cup_-1024x488.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-2-bridge-cup_-768x366.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-2-bridge-cup_-1536x733.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hand-2-bridge-cup_-2048x977.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2600px) 100vw, 2600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8150c62\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8150c62\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8150c62-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8150c62-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Nevertheless, 1NT openings with a singleton king are becoming increasingly accepted, especially when there is a possible rebid problem. Suppose you open this hand 1&#x2666;. What can you do if partner responds 1&#x2660;? You are too weak to reverse, which leaves you with 2&#x2666;, a bid that partner could pass when you have game on and a 1NT opening would have landed you in 3NT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-0301462\" data-block-id=\"0301462\"><style>.stk-0301462 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Analysis of deal 9:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ae3dccb\" data-block-id=\"ae3dccb\"><style>.stk-ae3dccb .stk--block-align-ae3dccb{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-ae3dccb stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ae3dccb-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a5eebf4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a5eebf4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a5eebf4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a5eebf4-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diag-1-bridge-cup_-401x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118253\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diag-1-bridge-cup_-401x1024.png 401w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diag-1-bridge-cup_-117x300.png 117w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diag-1-bridge-cup_-768x1961.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diag-1-bridge-cup_-602x1536.png 602w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diag-1-bridge-cup_-802x2048.png 802w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diag-1-bridge-cup_.png 860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-47b1c42\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"47b1c42\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-47b1c42-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-47b1c42-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"874\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bids-bridge-cup_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118255\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bids-bridge-cup_.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bids-bridge-cup_-300x262.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bids-bridge-cup_-768x671.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You are declaring 4&#x2665; and receive a lead of &#x2663;8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first reaction after dummy is revealed should be to count your losers to determine whether the contract is in jeopardy. At IMP scoring, the absolute priority is to make the contract. In pairs, on the other hand, I would approach things differently, counting my winners to identify opportunities for potential overtricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can see a definite loser in spades and another possible loser in clubs, while the situation in hearts is more uncertain, although losing two trump tricks would not be a surprise. In\u00a0short, the contract is indeed at risk. If the lead is from the king of clubs, taking the trick with the queen would avoid a loser. Meanwhile, if the lead is from JT, playing the 9 would be beneficial, although this is relatively unlikely. In all other scenarios, we have no way of avoiding a club loser, and dummy\u2019s queen will be of no use to us later. Therefore, it is advisable to make the most of the chance to play it at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ajeangue reached the same conclusion and notched up 10\u00a0IMPs after seeing his club queen claim the first trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-61891cf\" data-block-id=\"61891cf\"><style>.stk-61891cf {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Partie4\"><strong>Funbridge heavyweights put to the test<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard appears to have been even higher than usual in this edition, with only three\u00a0players from the top\u00a010 of our Bridge Points Circuit live rankings advancing beyond the fifth round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As ever, <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilPikarek\">Pikarek<\/a> made his mark with his precise declarer play. Despite taking just 60\u00a0seconds per hand on average (making him the fastest player in the field), he placed among the top declarers, not dropping a single trick opposite dummy and picking up 2.44\u00a0IMPs per board. Watch out, Argine, there is another machine in town!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilFonteneau\">Dominique Fonteneau<\/a> needs no introduction, and he safely navigated five rounds before suffering a resounding 33-4 defeat to <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilBakchos\">Bakchos<\/a>. One notable swing came when Bakchos made a magnificent 4&#x2665;X +1 for 990 while, in the other room, our favourite professor was unable to find the right switch to beat 3NT after leading the ace of spades. Argine\u2019s cheeky 3NT bid with the stiff king of hearts proved quite the red herring! Cue 17\u00a0IMPs to Bakchos (990 plus 600). Despite this defensive mishap, Dominique was supreme when it came to slam hands, posting a 100% success rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5753a32\" data-block-id=\"5753a32\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5753a32-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-828cec2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"828cec2\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-828cec2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-828cec2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-48d2dd6\" data-block-id=\"48d2dd6\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-118270\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diagram-1-bridge-cup_-1.png\" width=\"1264\" height=\"1098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diagram-1-bridge-cup_-1.png 1264w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diagram-1-bridge-cup_-1-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diagram-1-bridge-cup_-1-1024x890.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diagram-1-bridge-cup_-1-768x667.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-517fc06\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"517fc06\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-517fc06-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-517fc06-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-66a3f02\" data-block-id=\"66a3f02\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-118271\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bids3-bridge-cup_.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bids3-bridge-cup_.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bids3-bridge-cup_-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bids3-bridge-cup_-768x570.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilBloedi\">Bloedi<\/a> eventually came unstuck in the eighth round, but he could have bowed out much earlier. Having had the stopwatch to thank for his victory in his curtain-raiser, which finished 18-18, he went into overdrive in his next rounds, racking up 56, 41, 32 and 43\u00a0IMPs to make sure that no tiebreaker was needed. Bloedi is a master at crunch time, coming into his own and scoring big in the last few hands of matches. He constantly reminds us that nothing is over until the last card has been played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was eliminated by <a><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfiltheArb\">the ARB<\/a><\/a>\u00a0, who prevailed 37-29 after a contest in which the latter was rewarded for bidding more boldly, making gains on a slam and a game that he did well to find. Once again, fortune favoured the brave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-02a628e\" data-block-id=\"02a628e\"><style>.stk-02a628e {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Partie5\"><strong>A steady stream of suspense and records<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest Bridge Cup was <strong>packed with drama<\/strong>! In these types of events, every single encounter tends to feature its fair share of unforgettable moments, and <strong>this edition was no exception<\/strong>. We&nbsp;were keeping a close eye on <strong>every hand of every match<\/strong> and have put together the <strong>key facts and figures<\/strong> that sum up how the competition unfolded.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Just like the last instalment, this edition saw a remarkable number of close contests. There were no fewer than <strong>37<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>perfect\u00a0ties<\/strong>, for which the stopwatch was required to separate opponents who had finished on level pegging. Similarly, <strong>72\u00a0matches<\/strong> were settled by the smallest of margins: <strong>a\u00a0single\u00a0point<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>France<\/strong> <strong>was the<\/strong> <strong>most represented country<\/strong> in this edition of the Bridge Cup, with 774 participants, closely followed by <strong>Poland<\/strong> and <strong>Belgium<\/strong>. &#x1f30d;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A special mention goes to <strong>Jacques Lemoine<\/strong>, aka <strong><em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfiljacq349\">jacq349<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>, who had a perfect record as declarer, <strong>making all 18 contracts that he bid<\/strong>: 18 must be the intrepid Frenchman\u2019s new lucky number! &#x1f340;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More congratulations are due to <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilNewseeker62\">Newseeker62<\/a>, who pulled off a veritable <strong>high-wire act<\/strong>, bidding <strong>12 slams and successfully making the lot of them<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But nobody would want to be declarer with Aad Ramondt, aka <strong><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilAadRam\">AadRam<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>, sitting to the left! He made the optimal choice in <strong>all 19 situations when he was on lead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-94ef3e1\" data-block-id=\"94ef3e1\"><style>.stk-94ef3e1 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A blockbuster bout &#x2b50;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-423c2bf\" data-block-id=\"423c2bf\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-117956\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.59.png\" width=\"2596\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.59.png 2596w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.59-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.59-1024x189.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.59-768x141.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.59-1536x283.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.59-2048x377.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2596px) 100vw, 2596px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The all-French clash in the round of 16 between Yves Weisselberger, aka <strong><em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilyvesw\">yvesw<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>, and <strong><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilGoduLL\">GoduLL<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> did not disappoint. The pair both boast superb stats, with Yves averaging 65.78%, only a fraction shy of GoduLL\u2019s 67.05%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hard-fought battle ended 18-10 in GoduLL\u2019s favour thanks in no small part to deal&nbsp;4, in which he gained 14&nbsp;IMPs by sidestepping the trap of a doomed 2NT contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">David topples Goliath &#x1f44f;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-f2c2870\" data-block-id=\"f2c2870\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-117954\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.04-1.png\" width=\"2596\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.04-1.png 2596w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.04-1-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.04-1-1024x189.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.04-1-768x141.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.04-1-1536x283.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.27.04-1-2048x377.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2596px) 100vw, 2596px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is fair to say that <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilPatkkeltia\">Patk keltia<\/a>, a League\u00a011 competitor with an average performance of 44%, was probably not expected to make waves in this tournament. Yet he sprang an almighty surprise, triumphing 51-44 in a keenly contested match against League\u00a01 player <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilAlainHERMEZ\">Alain HERMEZ<\/a>, whose average performance is above 63%. This perfectly encapsulated how this competition draws together players from different levels and can serve up unpredictable twists and turns and memorable exploits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot stuff &#x1f525;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-0565efb\" data-block-id=\"0565efb\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-117953\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.26.32-1.png\" width=\"2596\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.26.32-1.png 2596w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.26.32-1-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.26.32-1-1024x189.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.26.32-1-768x141.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.26.32-1-1536x283.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.26.32-1-2048x377.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2596px) 100vw, 2596px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second round, <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilpier51\">pier51<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilMARIPOSA1045\">MARIPOSA1045<\/a> played out a lively, high-scoring encounter, combining for a whopping 125\u00a0IMPs. Who ever said that bridge is a boring game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An epic turnaround &#x1f4c8;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-d6b6258\" data-block-id=\"d6b6258\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-117951\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.25.45-1.png\" width=\"2596\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.25.45-1.png 2596w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.25.45-1-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.25.45-1-1024x189.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.25.45-1-768x141.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.25.45-1-1536x283.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-09-08-a-11.25.45-1-2048x377.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2596px) 100vw, 2596px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the third round, our ambassador <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilmatildana\">matilda na<\/a> mounted an incredible comeback against <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilAdodado\">Adodado<\/a>. Trailing by 20\u00a0points with three hands to go, she turned on the turbo in the final stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By scoring 26&nbsp;IMPs across the last hands, matilda na sealed a dramatic 44-38 victory in a match that went right down to the wire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-91e0a28\" data-block-id=\"91e0a28\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thank you to all the participants!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is thanks to you that this edition of the Bridge Cup was such a success once again. Your performances, commitment and passion set the tone for the competition and delivered unforgettable matches. &#x2694;&#xfe0f;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What did you make of this edition? What were your standout moments? We would love to hear from you. You can share your feedback in the comments below. 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