{"id":122957,"date":"2025-12-12T17:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=122957"},"modified":"2025-12-16T17:50:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T16:50:32","slug":"ebridge-cup-2025-first-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/ebridge-cup-2025-first-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"eBridge Cup 2025&nbsp;: a historic first 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_eBridgeCup_eCup3-EN-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup3-EN-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup3-EN-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup3-EN-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup3-EN-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup3-EN.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#champions\"><strong><strong><strong>Champions of this first edition<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><br><strong><strong><a href=\"#parcours\">A three-stage journey for a unique competition<\/a><\/strong><br><a href=\"#mobilisation\"><strong><strong>An unprecedented global event<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><br><strong><strong><a href=\"#volume\"><strong>A staggering volume of play<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><br><a href=\"#recompenses\">Rewards worthy of the event<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"#article-MKB\"><strong>Go further: Highlight boards from the eBridge Cup 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in its history, the bridge community experienced a fully digital global event:<strong> the eBridge Cup<\/strong>, jointly organised by <strong>Funbridge<\/strong> and <strong>Bridge Base Online (BBO)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over several weeks, thousands of players competed across three successive stages. This inaugural edition marks a historic turning point: international mobilisation, hundreds of thousands of boards played, a record prize pool\u2026 and outstanding champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we look back at this first edition with a complete retrospective of the eBridge Cup\u2014from the exceptional player turnout to the key moments of the competition, including the most striking statistics and the overall impact of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who wish to relive the eBridge Cup from a more technical perspective, a <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/e-bridge-cup-2025-bridge\/\">second article<\/a> awaits you, featuring board analyses, bidding explanations and expert commentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-c238729\" data-block-id=\"c238729\"><style>.stk-c238729 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>eBridge Cup 2025: Key figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignwide stk-block-columns stk-block stk-cab7e54\" data-block-id=\"cab7e54\"><style>.stk-cab7e54 .stk--block-align-cab7e54{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-cab7e54 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-cab7e54-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2f299d5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2f299d5\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2f299d5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2f299d5-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-47.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122900\" style=\"width:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-47.png 500w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-47-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-47-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>9,000 participants<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ce9aa67\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ce9aa67\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ce9aa67-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ce9aa67-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/02-43.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122901\" style=\"width:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/02-43.png 500w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/02-43-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/02-43-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>131 countries represented<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b25a173\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b25a173\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b25a173-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b25a173-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/03-46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122903\" style=\"width:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/03-46.png 500w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/03-46-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/03-46-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>215,000 boards played<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignwide stk-block-columns stk-block stk-8f68bea\" data-block-id=\"8f68bea\"><style>.stk-8f68bea .stk--block-align-8f68bea{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-8f68bea stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-8f68bea-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-43d9df1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"43d9df1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-43d9df1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-43d9df1-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-30.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122904\" style=\"width:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-30.png 500w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-30-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/04-30-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>$15,000 total prize pool<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-64daf1a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"64daf1a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-64daf1a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-64daf1a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122905\" style=\"width:160px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-16.png 500w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-16-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/05-16-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Winners : <\/strong><br><strong>eBridge Cup : &#x1f947;Bernhard Bussek<\/strong>, &#x1f948;<strong>Alain&nbsp;Labaere<\/strong>, &#x1f949;<strong>Samuel Leong<\/strong><br><strong>eCup2 : &#x1f947;Marc Grandemange<\/strong>, <strong>&#x1f948;<strong><strong>Olivier Milles<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, <strong>         &#x1f949;Tom&nbsp;Craig<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/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-7263843\" data-block-id=\"7263843\"><style>.stk-7263843 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"champions\"><strong><strong>Champions of this first edition<\/strong><br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_EbridgeCup_EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122969\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_EbridgeCup_EN.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_EbridgeCup_EN-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_EbridgeCup_EN-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_EbridgeCup_EN-768x408.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>After several weeks of intense play, everything came down to the Grand Final.<br>And as is often the case in major competitions, the story delivered a few surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f947; At the top of the standings, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/2025-12-eBC-Profil-Bernhard-Bussek\">Bernhard Bussek<\/a> (Germany)<\/strong> claimed victory with an impressive performance: <strong>61.27% over 100 boards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just behind him, &#x1f948; <strong>Alain Labaere<\/strong>, also known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202512eBCProfilBBC\">B.B.C.<\/a> (Belgium)<\/strong> and &#x1f949;<strong>Samuel Leong<\/strong>, aka <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/2025-12-eBC-Profil-sieong\">sieong<\/a> (USA)<\/strong> completed the podium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-6fe2501\" data-block-id=\"6fe2501\"><style>.stk-6fe2501 {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.16.59-1024x724.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122965\" style=\"width:676px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.16.59-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.16.59-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.16.59-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.16.59.png 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The rest of the Top 10 tells its own story: a final where nationalities mixed, styles clashed, and both seasoned players and rising talents stood out.<br>France, Turkey, Denmark, the United Kingdom\u2026 the diversity of this final ranking perfectly illustrates how <strong>the eBridge Cup brought together a truly international elite of online bridge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-80e34ee\" data-block-id=\"80e34ee\"><style>.stk-80e34ee {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Winner profile: Bernhard Bussek<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-stackable-blockquote aligncenter stk-block-blockquote stk-block stk-9894981 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"9894981\"><style>.stk-9894981 {align-items:center !important;max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-9894981 .stk-block-blockquote__content{max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-blockquote__content stk-container stk-9894981-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-037237f\" data-block-id=\"037237f\"><style>.stk-037237f .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-037237f .stk--svg-wrapper .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--paletteColor1, #00A336) !important;}<\/style><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg 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class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-809d5c6\" data-block-id=\"809d5c6\"><style>.stk-809d5c6 {max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:200px !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}.stk-809d5c6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-809d5c6 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:20px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-right\">&#8220;Play with the robot, not against it.&#8221; <br>\u2014 Bernhard Bussek<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ab75eb2\" data-block-id=\"ab75eb2\"><style>.stk-ab75eb2 .stk--block-align-ab75eb2{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-ab75eb2 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ab75eb2-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7955d69\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7955d69\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-7955d69 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7955d69-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7955d69-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image aligncenter stk-block-image has-text-align-center stk-block stk-0e47019\" data-block-id=\"0e47019\"><style>.stk-0e47019 .stk-img-wrapper{width:50% !important;height:143px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-122744\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Bernhard-Bussek.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Bernhard-Bussek.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Bernhard-Bussek-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/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-cf038fe\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cf038fe\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cf038fe {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cf038fe-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cf038fe-inner-blocks\">\n<p>The overall winner of this first eBridge Cup is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/2025-12-eBC-Profil-Bernhard-Bussek\">Bernhard Bussek<\/a><\/strong>, a German player based in Berlin. He discovered bridge in the 1980s and never looked back\u2014eventually co-founding the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bridgezentrum.de\">BridgeZentrum Berlin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A passionate online player, he now plays almost exclusively on Funbridge, where he particularly appreciates Argine\u2019s logic and consistency. His secret? <strong>Play with the robot, stay disciplined, and avoid unnecessary risks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final, featuring 100 boards and two different engines, was a true marathon. Bernhard remained consistent, avoided costly errors, and made the most of his deep knowledge of Argine. When he completed his final tournament, it became clear that no one could catch him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He ranks this victory among <strong>the five greatest achievements of his bridge career<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A humble, methodical champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-fb11838\" data-block-id=\"fb11838\"><style>.stk-fb11838 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>eCup 2 champions: when a second chance pays off<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the eBridge Cup offered multiple paths to success, <strong>eCup 2<\/strong> also crowned its own champions. Reserved for players who did not qualify in the first phase, it highlighted profiles that were consistent, determined and highly inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_ECup_EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122970\" style=\"width:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_ECup_EN.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_ECup_EN-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_ECup_EN-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ranking_ECup_EN-768x408.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f947; <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202512eBCProfilMarcGrandemange\">Marc Grandemange<\/a> (France)<\/strong> claimed victory with an excellent <strong>70.61%<\/strong><br><strong>&#x1f948; <strong><strong>Olivier Milles<\/strong>, <\/strong><\/strong>known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202512eBCProfilBiquet69\">Biquet69<\/a> (France)<\/strong> followed closely with <strong>69.90%<\/strong>, after playing no fewer than <strong>120 tournaments<\/strong>. He recently won the <strong>French Online Individual Championship \u2013 Performance category<\/strong> (his interview is available <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/fr\/retour-sur-le-championnat-de-france-individuel-en-ligne-dete\/#performance\">here<\/a>).<br><strong>&#x1f949; Tom&nbsp;Craig<\/strong>, aka <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202512eBCProfilRealityTC\">RealityTC<\/a> (Ireland)<\/strong>, completed the podium with <strong>68.85%<\/strong>, also after <strong>120 tournaments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind this trio, many players\u2014from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202512eBCProfilAaidaAbuJaber\">Aaida Abu Jaber<\/a><\/strong> to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202512eBCProfilpenelopeesther\">penelope esther<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 proved that this second chance could lead very far.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.18.02-1024x724.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122966\" style=\"width:667px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.18.02-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.18.02-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.18.02-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Capture-decran-2025-12-12-a-12.18.02.png 1046w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>eCup 2 delivered a clear message:<br><strong>consistency and perseverance can also lead to the podium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-ad66336\" data-block-id=\"ad66336\"><style>.stk-ad66336 {height:10px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>eCup 2 winner profile: Marc Grandemang<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At 51 years old, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/202512eBCProfilMarcGrandemange\">Marc Grandemange<\/a><\/strong> emerged as the eCup 2 champion.<br>A certified mathematics teacher, he works in a high school in Annecy and has been playing bridge for <strong>30 years<\/strong>. A member of the <em>Bridge Club du Grand Annecy<\/em> for the past 8\u20139 years, he combines rigour, logic and experience\u2014a powerful trio that proved decisive in this competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His <strong>70.61% victory<\/strong> crowned a controlled run and a highly methodical approach to robot bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A discreet, analytical champion, perfectly aligned with the spirit of eCup 2: turning a second chance into a real opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-9bf724f\" data-block-id=\"9bf724f\"><style>.stk-9bf724f {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading parcours\"><strong>A three-stage journey for a unique competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e311e01\" data-block-id=\"e311e01\"><style>.stk-e311e01 .stk--block-align-e311e01{align-items:center !important;}.stk-e311e01 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-e311e01 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e311e01-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8d04c53\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8d04c53\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8d04c53-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8d04c53-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open to all<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e1b5602\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e1b5602\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e1b5602-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e1b5602-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_eBridgeCup_eCup2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Second chance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-eeb6f7b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"eeb6f7b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-eeb6f7b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-eeb6f7b-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/EN-HEADERS-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reserved for the best<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s recall the path players followed in their quest to reach the top of the eBridge Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything began with the qualification phase, open to all. For several days, thousands of players battled to secure their place in the next stage.<br>At the end of this first phase, two paths emerged:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Non-qualified players moved to <strong>eCup2<\/strong>, a second chance full of suspense and opportunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best advanced to the <strong>Semi-finals<\/strong>, the final step before the <strong>Grand Final<\/strong>, played on both BBO and Funbridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-b24006f\" data-block-id=\"b24006f\"><style>.stk-b24006f {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mobilisation\"><strong>An unprecedented global event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5f9d56f\" data-block-id=\"5f9d56f\"><style>.stk-5f9d56f .stk--block-align-5f9d56f{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-5f9d56f stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5f9d56f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fc8b451\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fc8b451\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fc8b451 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fc8b451-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fc8b451-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Planet-copie.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122924\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Planet-copie.png 800w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Planet-copie-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Planet-copie-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Planet-copie-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ad12d7d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ad12d7d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ad12d7d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ad12d7d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ad12d7d-inner-blocks\">\n<p>From the opening of the qualifications, enthusiasm was immediate: <strong>9,000 players<\/strong> took part in this inaugural edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Players joined from all over the world, connected across time zones, eager to compete and share an online bridge experience like no other. A massive turnout that reflects the growing appeal of major digital events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An international community united<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The eBridge Cup reached <strong>131 countries<\/strong>, with some communities particularly standing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-50f748d\" data-block-id=\"50f748d\"><style>.stk-50f748d {height:15px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c7447a9\" data-block-id=\"c7447a9\"><style>.stk-c7447a9 {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:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c7447a9-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8c24509\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8c24509\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8c24509-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8c24509-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>eBridge Cup 2025: Top 5 most engaged nations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b449468\" data-block-id=\"b449468\"><style>.stk-b449468 {border-top-left-radius:24px !important;border-top-right-radius:24px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:24px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:24px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b449468-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a3fb5d9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a3fb5d9\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a3fb5d9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a3fb5d9-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122908\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US.png 400w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/US-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2,199 players<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ef9727e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ef9727e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ef9727e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ef9727e-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FR-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122907\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FR-8.png 400w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FR-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FR-8-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1,668 players<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c79e227\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c79e227\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c79e227-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c79e227-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/UK.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122909\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/UK.png 400w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/UK-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/UK-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">693 players<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-599811e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"599811e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-599811e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-599811e-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122910\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CA.png 400w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CA-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/CA-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">438 players<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e8d8180\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e8d8180\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e8d8180-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e8d8180-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PL.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122906\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PL.png 400w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PL-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PL-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">356 players<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By bringing together so many countries, play styles and profiles, the eBridge Cup confirmed that online bridge can unite a vast and passionate community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-42c2d1d\" data-block-id=\"42c2d1d\"><style>.stk-42c2d1d {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volume\"><strong>A staggering volume of play: 215,000 boards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The eBridge Cup was also a true marathon of cards: <strong>215,000 boards played<\/strong>, day and night, across global time zones.<br>Player motivation exceeded all expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-e9da33a\" data-block-id=\"e9da33a\"><style>.stk-e9da33a {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recompenses\"><strong>Rewards worthy of the event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond participation, the eBridge Cup stood out thanks to a generous prize structure designed to reward all types of players\u2014finalists, juniors, and passionate competitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main Event: an exceptional podium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns aligncenter stk-block-columns stk-block stk-85f39ba\" data-block-id=\"85f39ba\"><style>.stk-85f39ba .stk--block-align-85f39ba{align-items:center !important;}.stk-85f39ba-column{justify-content:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-85f39ba stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-85f39ba-column stk--flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4cdf376\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4cdf376\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4cdf376 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4cdf376-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4cdf376-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podium-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122911\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podium-14.png 400w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podium-14-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Podium-14-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6aeb0db\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6aeb0db\"><style>.stk-6aeb0db {align-self:center !important;}.stk-6aeb0db-inner-blocks{align-items:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6aeb0db {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6aeb0db-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6aeb0db-inner-blocks\">\n<p>The Grand Final crowned its champions with some of the highest prizes ever awarded in an online bridge competition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-dcdc661d-2460-4977-bdc7-3745e6259d47\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1st : <strong>$<\/strong>5,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2nd : <strong>$<\/strong>2,500<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3rd : <strong>$<\/strong>1,500<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">But the spirit of the eBridge Cup went beyond the podium.<br>Players finishing <strong>4th and 5th<\/strong> received <strong>$500<\/strong>, those ranked <strong>6th to 10th<\/strong> received <strong>$200<\/strong>, and players placed <strong>20th, 30th, 40th\u2026 up to 100th<\/strong> received <strong>$100 each<\/strong>.<br>A strong statement recognising performance across the entire field.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Junior Awards: highlighting the next generation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-377db72\" data-block-id=\"377db72\"><style>.stk-377db72 .stk--block-align-377db72{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-377db72 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-377db72-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a658dd3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a658dd3\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a658dd3 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a658dd3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a658dd3-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Young players were also celebrated:<br>The <strong>top five juniors (under 26)<\/strong> each won <strong>one year of Premium access<\/strong> on Funbridge and BBO.<br>A symbolic yet meaningful gesture, underlining the shared ambition to support the next generation of bridge players.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3d98013\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3d98013\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3d98013 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3d98013-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3d98013-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"263\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/gift_premium2-copie.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122942\" style=\"width:185px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>eCup2: a second chance that paid off<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns aligncenter stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7dcb346\" data-block-id=\"7dcb346\"><style>.stk-7dcb346 .stk--block-align-7dcb346{align-items:center !important;}.stk-7dcb346-column{justify-content:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-7dcb346 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7dcb346-column stk--flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-19bfab1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"19bfab1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-19bfab1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-19bfab1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-19bfab1-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trophy-copie-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122941\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trophy-copie-2.png 800w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trophy-copie-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trophy-copie-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Trophy-copie-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2b225e1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2b225e1\"><style>.stk-2b225e1 {align-self:center !important;}.stk-2b225e1-inner-blocks{align-items:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2b225e1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2b225e1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2b225e1-inner-blocks\">\n<p>For players who did not qualify directly, eCup2 was far more than a consolation\u2014it was a real springboard, with attractive prizes on each platform:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-dcdc661d-2460-4977-bdc7-3745e6259d47\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1er : <strong>$<\/strong>1,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2e : <strong>$<\/strong>300<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3e : <strong>$<\/strong>150<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4e \/ 5e : <strong>$<\/strong>50<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">A format that allowed many players to bounce back and shine despite an early setback.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A gift for all<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7d0644f\" data-block-id=\"7d0644f\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7d0644f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-31135af\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"31135af\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-31135af {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-31135af-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-31135af-inner-blocks\">\n<p>Finally, to thank all participants for their commitment, <strong>every player who completed at least 20 boards<\/strong> received <strong>three months of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgerama-plus.com\/\">Bridgerama<\/a> magazine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">A simple but appreciated gesture that beautifully closed this first edition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-64a2863\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"64a2863\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-64a2863 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-64a2863-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-64a2863-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BMagasines-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122855\" style=\"width:264px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BMagasines-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BMagasines-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BMagasines-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BMagasines.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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-5025a36\" data-block-id=\"5025a36\"><style>.stk-5025a36 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-b1d11bd\" data-block-id=\"b1d11bd\"><style>.stk-b1d11bd {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"article-MKB\"><strong>Go further: Highlight boards from the eBridge Cup 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who wish to extend the adventure and understand how the final rankings truly unfolded, the article <em>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/e-bridge-cup-2025-bridge\/\">The standout deals from the 2025 eBridge Cup<\/a>\u201d<\/em> awaits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a preview of this in-depth analysis, an excerpt is included below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4a08455\" data-block-id=\"4a08455\"><style>.stk-4a08455 .stk--block-align-4a08455{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-4a08455 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4a08455-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-181a49a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"181a49a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-181a49a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-181a49a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-181a49a-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/ProfilMilanMacuraBlog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Articles-Milan-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110101\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Articles-Milan-2.png 420w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Articles-Milan-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar-Articles-Milan-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6c15e7f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6c15e7f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6c15e7f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6c15e7f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6c15e7f-inner-blocks\">\n<p>A <strong>Funbridge ambassador<\/strong>, <strong>junior world champion<\/strong>, and a <strong>trained statistician<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/ProfilMilanMacuraBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milan Macura<\/a> is known for his <strong>methodical and educational approach<\/strong>, as well as his strong involvement in the <strong>development of bridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His videos and analyses have become <strong>essential resources<\/strong> for the international community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2e1ae69 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"2e1ae69\"><style>.stk-2e1ae69 {background-color:var(--stk-global-color-84351, #f2f4f7) !important;border-top-left-radius:14px !important;border-top-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:14px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-2e1ae69:before{background-color:var(--stk-global-color-84351, #f2f4f7) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2e1ae69-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2bc340a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2bc340a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2bc340a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2bc340a-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Milan has selected <strong>two deals<\/strong> for you: the first one where he played well, and the second where he was a bit lucky\u2014but above all, <strong>disciplined<\/strong>\u2026 Test yourself against one of the <strong>most recognizable faces<\/strong> of Funbridge, and of bridge in general!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-8df00ab\" data-block-id=\"8df00ab\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-8df00ab-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-850d526\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"850d526\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-850d526-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-850d526-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-7653f1c\" data-block-id=\"7653f1c\"><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-5f16101\" data-block-id=\"5f16101\"><style>.stk-5f16101 .stk-button{padding-top:10px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:10px !important;padding-left:24px !important;background:var(--paletteColor1, #00A336) !important;border-top-left-radius:14px !important;border-top-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:14px !important;}.stk-5f16101 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{margin-inline-start:0px !important;}.stk-5f16101 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-5f16101 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--paletteColor8, #ffffff) !important;}.stk-5f16101 .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=118411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\"><strong>In competitive auction<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b3adfb4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b3adfb4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b3adfb4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b3adfb4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-17a158a\" data-block-id=\"17a158a\"><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-3d06541\" data-block-id=\"3d06541\"><style>.stk-3d06541 .stk-button{padding-top:10px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:10px !important;padding-left:24px !important;background:var(--paletteColor1, #00A336) !important;border-top-left-radius:14px !important;border-top-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:14px !important;}.stk-3d06541 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{margin-inline-start:0px !important;}.stk-3d06541 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child, .stk-3d06541 .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child :is(g, path, rect, polygon, ellipse){fill:var(--paletteColor8, #ffffff) !important;}.stk-3d06541 .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=118417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\"><strong>Pushing for the slam<\/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-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-d4a9bd1\" data-block-id=\"d4a9bd1\"><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 has-text-align-center is-style-ghost stk-block stk-27039f4\" data-block-id=\"27039f4\"><style>.stk-27039f4 .stk-button{padding-top:10px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:10px !important;padding-left:24px !important;background:transparent !important;border-top-left-radius:14px !important;border-top-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:14px !important;}.stk-27039f4 .stk-button:hover:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}:where(.stk-hover-parent:hover,  .stk-hover-parent.stk--is-hovered) .stk-27039f4 .stk-button:after{background:transparent !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-27039f4 .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-lift\" href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/e-bridge-cup-2025-bridge\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Read the article<\/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-7df36e8\" data-block-id=\"7df36e8\"><style>.stk-7df36e8 {height:20px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6490d79\" data-block-id=\"6490d79\"><style>.stk-6490d79 .stk--block-align-6490d79{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-6490d79 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6490d79-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b835b5c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b835b5c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b835b5c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b835b5c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b835b5c-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/LOGO-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122926\" style=\"width:200px\" 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