{"id":128724,"date":"2026-04-09T10:49:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=128724"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:51:35","slug":"bp1000-03-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/bp1000-03-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"A new BP1000 format that players love"},"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_Equinox-Arena_Results_EN-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Equinox-Arena_Results_EN-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Equinox-Arena_Results_EN-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Equinox-Arena_Results_EN-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Equinox-Arena_Results_EN-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Equinox-Arena_Results_EN.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x26a1; The <strong>Equinox Arena 2026<\/strong>, a brand-new <strong>BP1000 format<\/strong>, delivered on all its promises. A major new highlight in the <strong>Funbridge calendar<\/strong>, the tournament brought together <strong>3,993 players<\/strong> during the qualifiers, before <strong>512 qualified players<\/strong> battled it out in a <strong>knockout final stage<\/strong> to claim the very first Equinox Arena title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>10 times more Bridge Points<\/strong> at stake, the pressure was at its peak: players first had to perform in <strong>pair tournaments<\/strong>, then survive a series of <strong>sudden-death duels<\/strong>. A <strong>hybrid, demanding and spectacular format<\/strong>, where every match could change a player\u2019s fate. A look back at this first edition and a particularly intense final stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-cea0f9d\" data-block-id=\"cea0f9d\"><style>.stk-cea0f9d {height:40px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"#qualif\"><span style=\"color: #0e0d0d;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Qualifications: securing a spot among the top 512<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#finale\"><span style=\"color: #161616;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Final stage: the knockout arena<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#podium\"><span style=\"color: #090909;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Equinox Arena 2026 podium<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-10b7936\" data-block-id=\"10b7936\"><style>.stk-10b7936 {height:40px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"qualif\">Qualifications: securing a spot among the top 512 &#x1f4aa;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-72e9263\" data-block-id=\"72e9263\"><style>.stk-72e9263 {height:14px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The qualification phase of the <strong>Equinox Arena 2026<\/strong> brought together <strong>3,993 players<\/strong>, all aiming to secure a spot in the final stage and take full advantage of this new <strong>BP1000 format<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>March 16 to 19<\/strong>, players competed to finish among the <strong>top 512<\/strong> and earn their place in the knockout bracket. The qualification rankings also awarded <strong>BP1000<\/strong>, adding an extra layer of pressure even before the start of the elimination matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-5319995\" data-block-id=\"5319995\"><style>.stk-5319995 {height:15px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, <strong>512 players<\/strong> secured their qualification for the knockout stage, representing approximately <strong>12.8% of all participants<\/strong>. Here are the <strong>top 10 players<\/strong> from the qualification phase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5083e53\" data-block-id=\"5083e53\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5083e53-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1906c1d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1906c1d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1906c1d {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-1906c1d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1906c1d-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-76f344d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"76f344d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-76f344d {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-76f344d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-76f344d-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.funbridge.com\/t\/bic\/69b3eca049c63a068a4713b3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-695-1024x703.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-695-1024x703.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-695-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-695-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-695-1536x1054.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-695.png 1756w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ff28ac3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ff28ac3\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ff28ac3 {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-ff28ac3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ff28ac3-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-a4c5605\" data-block-id=\"a4c5605\"><style>.stk-a4c5605 {height:40px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"finale\">Final stage: the knockout arena &#x2728;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7712087\" data-block-id=\"7712087\"><style>.stk-7712087 {height:14px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessible only to qualified players, the final stage of the <strong>Equinox Arena<\/strong> plunged the <strong>512 survivors<\/strong> into a knockout bracket where every match could be their last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>March 20<\/strong>, players competed in <strong>16-board KO matches<\/strong>, with <strong>24 hours to play each round<\/strong>. A fast-paced, high-pressure format with no safety net, unlike traditional BP1000 events: here, it was no longer just about scoring well, but about <strong>defeating your opponent<\/strong> to keep advancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-073b0f1\" data-block-id=\"073b0f1\"><style>.stk-073b0f1 {height:15px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The first edition of the <strong>Equinox Arena<\/strong> once again highlights the international reach of <strong>Funbridge<\/strong>. <strong>France<\/strong> stands out with <strong>143 participants<\/strong>, well ahead of <strong>Poland (58)<\/strong> and <strong>Norway (36)<\/strong>. Several other European countries follow, including <strong>Belgium (27)<\/strong> and <strong>Sweden (26)<\/strong>, reflecting both the diversity and the overall level of competition throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new hybrid format demands a complete skill set: performing well in the qualifiers, then showing <strong>consistency, composure, and resilience<\/strong> in head-to-head matches. A true test of <strong>mental endurance<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-7f654ad\" data-block-id=\"7f654ad\"><style>.stk-7f654ad {height:40px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"podium\">Equinox Arena 2026 podium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-4d317a3\" data-block-id=\"4d317a3\"><style>.stk-4d317a3 {height:14px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-687701e\" data-block-id=\"687701e\"><style>.stk-687701e .stk--block-align-687701e{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-687701e stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-687701e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9024ceb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9024ceb\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9024ceb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9024ceb-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-abcdcb2\" data-block-id=\"abcdcb2\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-abcdcb2-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-79a5174\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"79a5174\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-79a5174 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-79a5174-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-79a5174-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2f74822\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2f74822\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2f74822 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2f74822-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2f74822-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/55fb6p1y?TOURNAMENT_CATEGORY_ID=45&amp;TOURNAMENT_ID=30080\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-696.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-696.png 371w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-696-150x300.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e4820ff\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e4820ff\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e4820ff {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(20% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 2 \/ 3 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e4820ff-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e4820ff-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/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-c5781d6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c5781d6\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c5781d6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c5781d6-inner-blocks\">\n<p>&#x1f947; <strong>Valardent (Belgium)<\/strong> claimed victory in this first edition of the Equinox Arena, earning <strong>395 Diamonds<\/strong>. In this brand-new format, he delivered consistent performances throughout the bracket to go all the way and secure his place in the tournament\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f948; <strong>cannibal_jack (France)<\/strong> finished in <strong>2nd place<\/strong>, taking home <strong>240 Diamonds<\/strong> after an impressive run in this high-intensity final stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f949; <strong>PrimaLucky (Czech Republic)<\/strong> completed the podium with <strong>185 Diamonds<\/strong>, while <strong>Jeter2452 (Taiwan)<\/strong>, also a semi-finalist, earned <strong>135 Diamonds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to this <strong>top 4<\/strong>, which perfectly reflects the demanding nature of this new BP1000 and the difficulty of a format where every match is decisive.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-6589a74\" data-block-id=\"6589a74\"><style>.stk-6589a74 {height:40px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valardent narrowly escaped in the quarterfinals!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most striking moments of the final stage came in the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.funbridge.com\/t\/knockout\/30080\/546806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quarterfinals<\/a>, with a particularly rare scenario. Facing <strong>Arhan Topal<\/strong>, <strong>Valardent<\/strong> managed to advance\u2026 without ever truly taking the lead on the scoreboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5a27804\" data-block-id=\"5a27804\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5a27804-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6aa4630\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6aa4630\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6aa4630 {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-6aa4630-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6aa4630-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-29473e2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"29473e2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-29473e2 {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-29473e2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-29473e2-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-697-1024x331.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-697-1024x331.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-697-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-697-768x248.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-697-1536x497.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-697-2048x663.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-16acee3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"16acee3\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-16acee3 {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-16acee3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-16acee3-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Both players finished in a perfect tie (<strong>16\u201316<\/strong>), but it was ultimately the Belgian who advanced, having completed his 16 boards <strong>exactly three minutes before his opponent<\/strong>. A result as cruel as it was spectacular!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-d0a5ceb\" data-block-id=\"d0a5ceb\"><style>.stk-d0a5ceb {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An extremely close match<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another match decided at the very last moment: the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.funbridge.com\/t\/knockout\/30080\/546746\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">duel between <strong>VBRK<\/strong> and <strong>Benicio<\/strong><\/a>. After <strong>14 perfectly balanced boards<\/strong>, neither player managed to gain an edge. Everything came down to the final boards, where <strong>VBRK conceded 3 IMPs<\/strong> in a high-pressure finish, allowing <strong>Benicio<\/strong> to edge through right at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6ab811c\" data-block-id=\"6ab811c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6ab811c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cf66ce5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cf66ce5\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cf66ce5 {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-cf66ce5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cf66ce5-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-146dabe\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"146dabe\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-146dabe {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-146dabe-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-146dabe-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-698-1024x191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-698-1024x191.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-698-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-698-768x144.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-698-1536x287.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-698-2048x383.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8155c06\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8155c06\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8155c06 {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-8155c06-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8155c06-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-a7cb6df\" data-block-id=\"a7cb6df\"><style>.stk-a7cb6df {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">109 IMPs exchanged!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A spectacular match also saw <strong>SamVer<\/strong> face <strong>Monika K\u00fcmmel<\/strong> in a high-action encounter full of swings and IMP exchanges. 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