{"id":122721,"date":"2025-12-09T17:27:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T16:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=122721"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:48:39","slug":"bridge-cup-novembre-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/bridge-cup-novembre-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Cup: A Look Back at the November 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-3-BLEU-0754FF-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-3-BLEU-0754FF-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-3-BLEU-0754FF-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-3-BLEU-0754FF-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-3-BLEU-0754FF-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/HEADER-3-BLEU-0754FF-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#participation\">A November that thrilled bridge players<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#carrefinal\">The four heroes of November<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#interview\">Exclusive interview with Fran\u00e7ois Hauseux<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#figures\">Staff, ambassadors and BP Top 10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#chiffres\">Figures and unusual anecdotes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#merci\">Thank you to all participants<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-341488d\" data-block-id=\"341488d\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-05832f1\" data-block-id=\"05832f1\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-05832f1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b7052c0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b7052c0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b7052c0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b7052c0-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"participation\">A November that made bridge players vibrate &#x1f341;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-facf836\" data-block-id=\"facf836\"><style>.stk-facf836 {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>November 2025 Bridge Cup<\/strong> brought together <strong>2,688 players<\/strong> from all around the world \u2014 a rising number that confirms the ever-growing enthusiasm for this now-essential <strong>knockout event<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the month, the <strong>16-board duels<\/strong> followed one after another, offering a thrilling spectacle where every card could change the outcome of a match. <strong>Suspense<\/strong>, <strong>turnarounds<\/strong>, and unexpected <strong>brilliant plays<\/strong>: this November edition delivered on all its promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What were the most <strong>breathtaking matches<\/strong>? Who managed to <strong>handle the pressure<\/strong> all the way to the end?<br>Dive into the <strong>full recap<\/strong> of this edition filled with surprises and emotions! &#x1f31f;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-15370e6\" data-block-id=\"15370e6\"><style>.stk-15370e6 {height:24px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\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:#063f8c !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\/2025-12-09_MKT-Bridge-Cup-Recap-classement-Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\"><strong>Access the rankings<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\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-5f41838\" data-block-id=\"5f41838\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"carrefinal\">The four heroes of November &#x1f3c6;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-8a254ef\" data-block-id=\"8a254ef\"><style>.stk-8a254ef {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b9389af\" data-block-id=\"b9389af\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b9389af-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2d70803\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2d70803\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2d70803 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2d70803-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2d70803-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-66fb4b2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"66fb4b2\"><style>.stk-66fb4b2 {box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #7878781a !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-66fb4b2 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-66fb4b2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-66fb4b2-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/2025-12-09_MKT-Bridge-Cup-Recap-classement-Blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-09-111344.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-09-111344.png 705w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-09-111344-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9005912\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9005912\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9005912 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9005912-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9005912-inner-blocks\"><\/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-9de16e8\" data-block-id=\"9de16e8\"><style>.stk-9de16e8 {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5f3496f\" data-block-id=\"5f3496f\"><style>.stk-5f3496f .stk--block-align-5f3496f{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-5f3496f stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5f3496f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0c6e734\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0c6e734\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0c6e734 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(59% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0c6e734-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0c6e734-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f947; Fran\u00e7ois Hauseux<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Solid from start to finish, <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/2025-12-BP-Profil-Francois-Hauseux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fran\u00e7ois Hauseux<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> claimed the title after a perfectly controlled <strong>28\u20139 final<\/strong> against <strong>Veselin Barakov<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remarkably consistent throughout the competition, he imposed his strong analytical skills and his ability to stay focused on every board. A clear, well-deserved victory, achieved with impressive composure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-87f1f5a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"87f1f5a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-87f1f5a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(41% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-87f1f5a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-87f1f5a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francois-1-970x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francois-1-970x1024.jpg 970w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francois-1-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francois-1-768x811.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Francois-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f948; Veselin Barakov (VBRK)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Level 38<\/strong> in the BP Circuit, <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/2025-12-BP-Profil-VBRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veselin Barakov<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> reached the final thanks to disciplined play and remarkable control of the key moments. After winning <strong>13\u201311<\/strong> in an extremely close semifinal against <strong>bigslicer<\/strong>, the Bulgarian player then fell to Fran\u00e7ois. A strong performance that highlights his <strong>consistency<\/strong> in knockout tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4452359\" data-block-id=\"4452359\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4452359-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ca9a7b8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ca9a7b8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ca9a7b8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ca9a7b8-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f949; Christer Edlund (bigslicer)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With his calm, analytical style, <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/2025-12-BP-Profil-bigslicer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bigslicer<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> (Level <strong>17<\/strong>) impressed with his ability to stay in the competition. His <strong>13\u201311<\/strong> semifinal loss to Veselin was one of the tightest matches of the tournament. A discreet yet remarkably efficient player, he managed his run to the <strong>final four<\/strong> with perfect control.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-11360ec\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"11360ec\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-11360ec-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-11360ec-inner-blocks\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f949; Kai Eckert (BridginWithKai)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Streamer<\/strong>, <strong>tournament director<\/strong>, and <strong>content creator<\/strong>, <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/2025-12-BP-Profil-BridginWithKai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kai Eckert<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> brings a breath of fresh air to the international bridge scene. Known for his aggressive style \u2014 pushed games, ambitious slams \u2014 he bowed out <strong>21\u201316<\/strong> after an intense and spectacular match, against our winner ;).<\/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-f0191d2\" data-block-id=\"f0191d2\"><style>.stk-f0191d2 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-02ed56d stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"02ed56d\"><style>.stk-02ed56d {background-color:#e8f6ff !important;border-top-left-radius:50px !important;border-top-right-radius:50px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:50px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:50px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-bottom:35px !important;}.stk-02ed56d:before{background-color:#e8f6ff !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-02ed56d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c80882b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c80882b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c80882b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c80882b-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Your turn to play!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Here\u2019s a board from the semifinal between Kai and our champion\u2026 <strong>Which slam will <em>you<\/em> manage to bid?<\/strong><br>You\u2019ll be able to see <strong>Fran\u00e7ois Hauseux\u2019s score<\/strong> at the end of the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-b73584d\" data-block-id=\"b73584d\"><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-d54ff87\" data-block-id=\"d54ff87\"><style>.stk-d54ff87 .stk-button{background:#063f8c !important;}.stk-d54ff87 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{margin-inline-start:0px !important;}.stk-d54ff87 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-d54ff87 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--paletteColor8, #ffffff) !important;}.stk-d54ff87 .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\/zr4E\/knupslqa?TOURNAMENT_CATEGORY_ID=42&amp;DEAL_ID=122028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\"><strong>Play the deal<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Kai also stands out for his commitment to <strong>promoting bridge to a younger audience<\/strong>: educational videos, humor, accessibility\u2026 a personality that brings a breath of fresh air to the game and resonates strongly with the <strong>Funbridge community<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3dc8691\" data-block-id=\"3dc8691\"><style>.stk-3dc8691 {height:15px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7051c53\" data-block-id=\"7051c53\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7051c53-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-04af2e4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"04af2e4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-04af2e4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-04af2e4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-04af2e4-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6500f7a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6500f7a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6500f7a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(80% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6500f7a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6500f7a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FunBridge November Bridge Cup QuarterFinals\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EziqZAm_WA0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0ca3b89\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0ca3b89\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-0ca3b89 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(10% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0ca3b89-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0ca3b89-inner-blocks\"><\/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-b8bb2fe\" data-block-id=\"b8bb2fe\"><style>.stk-b8bb2fe {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-05c77b5\" data-block-id=\"05c77b5\"><style>.stk-05c77b5 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1c1f4f1\" data-block-id=\"1c1f4f1\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1c1f4f1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bd1baf0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bd1baf0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bd1baf0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bd1baf0-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"interview\">&#x1f399;&#xfe0f; Exclusive interview with Fran\u00e7ois Hauseux<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-15bbd24\" data-block-id=\"15bbd24\"><style>.stk-15bbd24 {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fran\u00e7ois Hauseux<\/strong> discovered bridge at the age of <strong>16<\/strong>. That was <strong>37 years ago<\/strong>\u2026 and it was love at first sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I was immediately hooked by the beauty of the game: the reasoning, the clues that reveal themselves little by little, that feeling of solving a puzzle on every board. But the pleasure didn\u2019t stop there: the post-tournament atmosphere, the passionate discussions at the bar until one or two in the morning, the analyses with friends\u2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-bd7dc5f\" data-block-id=\"bd7dc5f\"><style>.stk-bd7dc5f {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During this November Bridge Cup, the rounds kept coming\u2026 and Fran\u00e7ois realized he was on the verge of achieving something <strong>remarkable<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I saw the rounds go by, and that\u2019s when I started to believe in it. I focused on every board, taking the time to carefully analyse each situation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-1e9f403\" data-block-id=\"1e9f403\"><style>.stk-1e9f403 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f4aa;\u200b The final was extremely close, but Fran\u00e7ois hung on, <strong>point after point<\/strong>. The verdict came in: he <strong>won the competition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A great joy! Yes, I\u2019m a competitor \u2014 but I always accept defeat\u2026 when it\u2019s deserved!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-bd9ac7d\" data-block-id=\"bd9ac7d\"><style>.stk-bd9ac7d {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fran\u00e7ois plays around <strong>fifty boards a day<\/strong> on Funbridge, and also organises <strong>private tournaments<\/strong> for his students, from beginner level to advanced training. His next goal on Funbridge is already set: <strong>\u201cThe December BP1000!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I appreciate being able to play <strong>whenever I want<\/strong>, track my progress, compare myself with my friends, and launch challenges. I also love being able to fill in my conventions in great detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Masterclasses<\/strong>, the reports, the challenges against celebrities (like you \u2014 Margaux &#x1f60a;)\u2026 it\u2019s really great! I met Dominique Fonteneau in juniors <strong>35 years ago<\/strong>, and he still remembers me. And also <strong>J\u00e9r\u00f4me Rombaut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-83f3e06\" data-block-id=\"83f3e06\"><style>.stk-83f3e06 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f3af; His advice to participants: <strong>\u201cStay focused, and above all: forget a bad board. It\u2019s much easier on Funbridge than at the table!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3bf44c1\" data-block-id=\"3bf44c1\"><style>.stk-3bf44c1 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-045af9f stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"045af9f\"><style>.stk-045af9f {background-color:#e8f6ff !important;border-top-left-radius:50px !important;border-top-right-radius:50px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:50px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:50px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-045af9f:before{background-color:#e8f6ff !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-045af9f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2996c24\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2996c24\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2996c24-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2996c24-inner-blocks\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Your turn to play!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Here is the first board of his final against <strong>Veselin Barakov<\/strong>. <strong>Will you manage to score 10 IMPs and take the lead right from the start?<\/strong> You\u2019ll be able to see his score at the end of the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-69427ac\" data-block-id=\"69427ac\"><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-50a27a1\" data-block-id=\"50a27a1\"><style>.stk-50a27a1 .stk-button{background:#063f8c !important;}.stk-50a27a1 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{margin-inline-start:0px !important;}.stk-50a27a1 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-50a27a1 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--paletteColor8, #ffffff) !important;}.stk-50a27a1 .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\/zr4E\/knupslqa?TOURNAMENT_CATEGORY_ID=42&amp;DEAL_ID=122023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\"><strong>Play the deal<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\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-6312b68\" data-block-id=\"6312b68\"><style>.stk-6312b68 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-8deab02\" data-block-id=\"8deab02\"><style>.stk-8deab02 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"figures\">Staff, ambassadors and BP Top 10 &#x1f3af;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-222c223\" data-block-id=\"222c223\"><style>.stk-222c223 {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As every month, many well-known Funbridge personalities took on the challenge of the November Bridge Cup, mixing staff members, ambassadors, and pillars of the <strong>BP Top 10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0db5c9a\" data-block-id=\"0db5c9a\"><style>.stk-0db5c9a .stk--block-align-0db5c9a{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-0db5c9a stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0db5c9a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-92d5e3f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"92d5e3f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-92d5e3f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-92d5e3f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-92d5e3f-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Articles-Vanessa.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77810\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Articles-Vanessa.png 280w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Articles-Vanessa-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-51bc039\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"51bc039\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-51bc039 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-51bc039-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-51bc039-inner-blocks\">\n<p>On the <strong>Funbridge Stars<\/strong> side, several familiar faces dove into the competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202502BPProfilJeromeRombaut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">J\u00e9r\u00f4me Rombaut<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> (staff &amp; Funbridge Star) reached the <strong>3rd round<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/ProfilVanessaReessBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vanessa Reess<\/a><\/strong> delivered a beautiful run up to the <strong>7th round<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/ProfilMilanMacuraBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milan Macura<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> distinguished himself up to the <strong>6th round<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5847114\" data-block-id=\"5847114\"><style>.stk-5847114 .stk--block-align-5847114{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-5847114 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5847114-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b5d4634\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b5d4634\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b5d4634 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b5d4634-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b5d4634-inner-blocks\">\n<p>On the <strong>BP Top 10<\/strong> side, we saw an impressive lineup of heavy hitters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202506BPProfilAviram1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aviram1<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> pushed through to the <strong>8th round<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202506BPProfilTidou\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tidou<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> and <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202506BPProfilDominiqueFonteneau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dominique Fonteneau<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> (always leading by example!) reached the <strong>5th<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202501BPProfilTimour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Timour<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> stopped in the <strong>4th<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilBloedi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bloedi<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202506BPProfilBarroisXavier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barrois Xavier<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/ProfilPawelBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pawe\u0142 Wittenbeck<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/20250818MKTBridgeCupAoutRecapProfilPikarek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pikarek<\/a><\/strong>\u2026 all fought hard before leaving the competition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e020760\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e020760\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e020760 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e020760-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e020760-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Dominique.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108463\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Dominique.png 420w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Dominique-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Dominique-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\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-6c68db8\" data-block-id=\"6c68db8\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chiffres\">Figures and unusual anecdotes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-a4b8584\" data-block-id=\"a4b8584\"><style>.stk-a4b8584 {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The November Bridge Cup was marked by constant <strong>suspense<\/strong> and a level of <strong>intensity<\/strong> rarely reached. Here are a few numbers that speak for themselves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>50 matches<\/strong> ended in a perfect tie, decided only by the <strong>timer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>77 duels<\/strong> were settled by just <strong>one point<\/strong> \u2014 stress levels peaking all the way to the last card &#x1f4a5;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of participation, this edition showed a truly <strong>international dimension<\/strong>, with a top 10 countries ranking led by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e400123\" data-block-id=\"e400123\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e400123-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-34beedb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"34beedb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-34beedb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(15% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-34beedb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-34beedb-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6bf033a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6bf033a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6bf033a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(40% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6bf033a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6bf033a-inner-blocks\">\n<p>1. France \u2014 <strong>947 players<\/strong><br>2. Poland \u2014 <strong>129 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><br>3. United States \u2014 <strong>103 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><br>4. Belgium \u2014 <strong>101 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><br>5. Great Britain \u2014 <strong>93 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-38bf984\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"38bf984\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-38bf984 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(45.000000000000014% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-38bf984-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-38bf984-inner-blocks\">\n<p>6. Netherlands \u2014 <strong>91 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><br>7. Norway \u2014 <strong>85 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><br>8. Sweden \u2014 <strong>84 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><br>9. Switzerland \u2014 <strong>58 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><br>10. Italy \u2014 <strong>50 <strong>players<\/strong><\/strong><\/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-6ee4f31\" data-block-id=\"6ee4f31\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x1f4a5; The match with the most IMPs exchanged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.funbridge.com\/t\/knockout\/29106\/487266\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-630-1024x213.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-630-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-630-300x62.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-630-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-630-1536x319.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-630.png 1933w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A completely unrestrained encounter that ended on a spectacular score: <strong>63 to 50<\/strong>. An offensive duel from start to finish, where every board added tension and the IMPs kept flying until reaching the <strong>highest total of the entire edition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-379142f\" data-block-id=\"379142f\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An incredible comeback &#x26a1;\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.funbridge.com\/t\/knockout\/29106\/490518\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-631-1024x211.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-631-1024x211.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-631-300x62.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-631-768x159.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-631-1536x317.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-631.png 1938w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In another memorable match, one player found himself trailing by <strong>23 IMPs<\/strong> after the <strong>13th board<\/strong> (out of 16). Against all odds, he lined up <strong>three perfect boards<\/strong>, racking up <strong>24 IMPs<\/strong>, and managed to win by a single point. An exceptional turnaround!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-e6b03de\" data-block-id=\"e6b03de\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#x23f1;&#xfe0f; When time decides everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.funbridge.com\/t\/knockout\/29106\/488682\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-632-1024x251.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-632-1024x251.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-632-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-632-768x188.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-632-1536x377.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-632.png 1933w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, our future <strong>silver medallist<\/strong> played a highly unusual duel: all neutral boards, one at <strong>+7<\/strong>, one at <strong>\u20137<\/strong>. With a perfect tie after 16 boards, everything came down to\u2026 the <strong>timer<\/strong>. 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