8th July 2026

Winners

Nigel Smith & Pam Stevenson finished first with 61.11%, beating Simon Kenny & Duncan Ferguson by 1.04%.
(Winning margin analysis: secured by several large swings (notably Boards 4, 9, 13))

Did you have the cards?

In this Mitchell movement, the session was limited in scoring potential, featuring no slam opportunities and 6 game boards. North/South faced 3 game/slam opportunities while East/West had 3, so exposure to high-value boards was evenly balanced. Most boards were part-score dominated, indicating that results relied on accurate partial contracts and defense rather than High Card Points. Ranking differences were largely driven by performance on the minority of high-scoring boards.

Big Swings

- On Board 10, Ray and Krystyna held the opposition to 4♥ for -650. Another pair made 6♥ and scored 1430 — a swing of 780 points.

Slams

- Michele Woodward & Miranda Threlfall-Holmes: On Board 10, Michele Woodward & Miranda Threlfall-Holmes advanced to 6♥ for -1430. While most other pairs stopped in 4♥, they bid this slam with 28 combined HCP. This decision produced a gain of 780 points over the field.

Killer Leads & Par Breakers

HCP Efficiency (Performance vs Par)

Average tricks won above/below Double Dummy expectations per hand.

Where the choice of contract made a difference

- Board 21 split the field. Multiple pairs chose 2♠ scoring -110 (W making), while others preferred 3♥ scoring +200 (N making). This purely auction-based decision created a swing distinct from play or defense.

Individual Tops

- Linda Begon & Ann Ap-Thomas / Table 10 West: In 4♥, declarer secured an overtrick that other tables missed. This extra trick improved the score to -650, differing from the standard achieved by the field.

Distribution of Points

North/South held an average of 20.5 HCP compared with 19.5 for East/West. The balanced distribution meant results were determined more by contract choice and defence than raw strength.

Personal Pair Lookup

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Glossary: What does all this mean?

Double Dummy: The computer plays the hand as if everyone can see everyone else's cards. It never guesses and never takes a finesse that won't work. It's bridge played with the lights on.

Killer Leads & Par Breakers: "Par" is the computer's prediction of perfect play. A Par Breaker is when a human proves the computer wrong—either by making the "impossible" or finding the one Killer Lead that sinks a "sure thing."

HCP Efficiency: This measures what you actually did with your cards (Performance vs Par). A Positive (+) Diff means you're squeezing blood from a stone (winning more tricks than theory says you should). A Negative (-) Diff means you likely left a few tricks on the table as a charitable donation.

Avg Diff: The average number of tricks gained or lost per hand against the "perfect" baseline.

7th July 2026

Winners

North/South: Penny Houlden & Beryl Webster finished first with 75.00%, beating Lesley Beilinsohn & Judith Sutton by 22.50%.
East/West: David Platt & Roy Lubman won the field with 71.25%, clear of Phyllis Gershon & John Bowman (47.50%).
(Winning margin analysis: secured by several large swings (notably Boards 2, 4, 11))

Did you have the cards?

In this Mitchell movement, the session was marked by frequent scoring opportunities, featuring no slam opportunities and 12 game boards. North/South faced 6 game/slam opportunities while East/West had 6, so exposure to high-value boards was evenly balanced. Most boards were part-score dominated, indicating that results relied on accurate partial contracts and defense rather than High Card Points. Ranking differences were largely driven by performance on the minority of high-scoring boards.

Big Swings

- On Board 13, Penny and Beryl bid and made 2*♥ for 870. Another pair made 5♣ and scored 640 — a swing of 1510 points.

Slams

No slams were bid or made in this session.

Killer Leads & Par Breakers

HCP Efficiency (Performance vs Par)

Average tricks won above/below Double Dummy expectations per hand.

Where the choice of contract made a difference

- Board 4 split the field. Multiple pairs chose 4♥ scoring up to -650 (W making), while others preferred 4♠ scoring +100 (E down 1). This purely auction-based decision created a swing distinct from play or defense.

Individual Tops

- Lesley Beilinsohn & Judith Sutton / Table 8 North: In 3NT, declarer secured an overtrick that other tables missed. This extra trick improved the score to 460, differing from the standard achieved by the field.

Distribution of Points

North/South held an average of 19.5 HCP compared with 20.5 for East/West. The balanced distribution meant results were determined more by contract choice and defence than raw strength.

Personal Pair Lookup

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Glossary: What does all this mean?

Double Dummy: The computer plays the hand as if everyone can see everyone else's cards. It never guesses and never takes a finesse that won't work. It's bridge played with the lights on.

Killer Leads & Par Breakers: "Par" is the computer's prediction of perfect play. A Par Breaker is when a human proves the computer wrong—either by making the "impossible" or finding the one Killer Lead that sinks a "sure thing."

HCP Efficiency: This measures what you actually did with your cards (Performance vs Par). A Positive (+) Diff means you're squeezing blood from a stone (winning more tricks than theory says you should). A Negative (-) Diff means you likely left a few tricks on the table as a charitable donation.

Avg Diff: The average number of tricks gained or lost per hand against the "perfect" baseline.

6th July 2026

Winners

North/South: Penny Houlden & Gabriel McCarthy finished first with 58.04%, beating Hilary Rowland & Jackie Greasley by 1.79%.
East/West: James Jones & Ann Ap-Thomas won the field with 59.82%, clear of Kieron McPartland & Mike Darling (52.98%).
(Winning margin analysis: secured by several large swings (notably Boards 2, 12, 18))

Did you have the cards?

In this Mitchell movement, the session was marked by frequent scoring opportunities, featuring 1 slam opportunities and 12 game boards. North/South faced 10 game/slam opportunities while East/West had 3, so North/South were exposed to more of the session’s high-value boards. Most boards were part-score dominated, indicating that results relied on accurate partial contracts and defense rather than High Card Points. Ranking differences were largely driven by performance on the minority of high-scoring boards.

Big Swings

- On Board 26, Krystyna and Judith bid and made 6NT for 1440. Another pair went down in 6♦ scoring -100 — a swing of 1540 points.

Slams

- Krystyna Eitner & Judith Sutton: On Board 26, Krystyna Eitner & Judith Sutton advanced to 6NT for 1440. While most other pairs stopped in 3NT, they bid this slam with 32 combined HCP. This decision produced a gain of 1540 points over the field.

Killer Leads & Par Breakers

HCP Efficiency (Performance vs Par)

Average tricks won above/below Double Dummy expectations per hand.

Where the choice of contract made a difference

- Board 7 split the field. Multiple pairs chose 4♥ scoring up to +100 (E down 1), while others preferred 3NT scoring up to -660 (W making). This purely auction-based decision created a swing distinct from play or defense.

Individual Tops

- Hilary Rowland & Jackie Greasley / Table 26 North: In 3NT, declarer secured an overtrick that other tables missed. This extra trick improved the score to 720, differing from the 660 achieved by the field.

Distribution of Points

North/South held an average of 21.3 HCP compared with 18.7 for East/West. This 2.6-point difference favored North/South, providing them with a consistent structural advantage.

Personal Pair Lookup

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Glossary: What does all this mean?

Double Dummy: The computer plays the hand as if everyone can see everyone else's cards. It never guesses and never takes a finesse that won't work. It's bridge played with the lights on.

Killer Leads & Par Breakers: "Par" is the computer's prediction of perfect play. A Par Breaker is when a human proves the computer wrong—either by making the "impossible" or finding the one Killer Lead that sinks a "sure thing."

HCP Efficiency: This measures what you actually did with your cards (Performance vs Par). A Positive (+) Diff means you're squeezing blood from a stone (winning more tricks than theory says you should). A Negative (-) Diff means you likely left a few tricks on the table as a charitable donation.

Avg Diff: The average number of tricks gained or lost per hand against the "perfect" baseline.

2nd July 2026

Winners

Michele Woodward & Pam Stevenson finished first with 67.92%, beating Lesley Beilinsohn & Roy Lubman by 13.34%.
(Winning margin analysis: secured by several large swings (notably Boards 3, 9, 19))

Did you have the cards?

The cards were evenly distributed across all directions, with no seat holding a significant structural advantage.

Big Swings

- On Board 20, Steve and Janet bid and made 4♥ for 620. Another pair went down in 4♥ scoring -100 — a swing of 720 points.

Slams

No slams were bid or made in this session.

Killer Leads & Par Breakers

HCP Efficiency (Performance vs Par)

Average tricks won above/below Double Dummy expectations per hand.

Where the choice of contract made a difference

- Board 20 split the field. Multiple pairs chose 4♥ scoring up to +620 (N making), while others preferred 4♣ scoring +200 (W down 2). This purely auction-based decision created a swing distinct from play or defense.

Individual Tops

- Lesley Beilinsohn & Roy Lubman / Table 14 South: In 5♥, declarer secured an overtrick that other tables missed. This extra trick improved the score to 510, differing from the standard achieved by the field.

Distribution of Points

North/South held an average of 20.2 HCP compared with 19.8 for East/West. The balanced distribution meant results were determined more by contract choice and defence than raw strength.

Personal Pair Lookup

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Glossary: What does all this mean?

Double Dummy: The computer plays the hand as if everyone can see everyone else's cards. It never guesses and never takes a finesse that won't work. It's bridge played with the lights on.

Killer Leads & Par Breakers: "Par" is the computer's prediction of perfect play. A Par Breaker is when a human proves the computer wrong—either by making the "impossible" or finding the one Killer Lead that sinks a "sure thing."

HCP Efficiency: This measures what you actually did with your cards (Performance vs Par). A Positive (+) Diff means you're squeezing blood from a stone (winning more tricks than theory says you should). A Negative (-) Diff means you likely left a few tricks on the table as a charitable donation.

Avg Diff: The average number of tricks gained or lost per hand against the "perfect" baseline.