Another gripping turnout for the Essex International Pairs on October 14th!

With RealBridge logging the action, the virtual tables were bustling with excitement and the final leaderboard has plenty of talking points - from runaway champions to a three-way tie for eleventh drama and some new names in the mix!

Here is how the scoreboard shapes up:

The Podium Finishers

1st Place: Marc Chawner & Mark Josephs

Absolutely stormed the field, taking the top spot with a commanding 68.65% (173 Match Points). A masterclass in bidding and play!

2nd Place: Börje Dahlberg & Mats Pettersson

Kept the pressure on all evening, securing a stellar 63.89% (161 Match Points).

3rd Place: George & Maureen Vede

Rounded out the podium with a very impressive 62.70% (158 Match Points).

The Chasing Pack

• 4th: Tanja Genthe & Ian Moss (57.14%)

• 5th: Hongyu Yang & Shani Meynet (55.16%)

• 6th: Cristina Ringström & Per Gjellan (51.19%)

• 7th: Julie Beecher & Clare Winter (48.81%)

• 8th: Stuart Rance & Paul Hickson (44.84%)

• 9th: mgtlane & Lee Collier (43.65%)

• 10th: Simon Arcand & Ann Mau (42.46%)

🤝 The Three-Way Social Club (Tied 11th!)

Honourable mention to the squads sharing the spoils at the bottom of the table, all locking in a matching 40.48%:

• Renée Delouvain - Hermant & Naseer M. Shukri

• Bernard Kaye & Roger Otis

• Renee Bowe & David Sands

• And rounding out the field at 14th with 40.08% were Mette Marie Hansen & Philip Jacobs.

The action returns on Wednesday,  28th October at 7:00 PM.

Shuffle Up and Deal: Essex Leagues 2026/27!

Hello Bridge Champions!

The three divisions are officially locked in and set, and Captains will be hearing from Gemma very soon! It’s time to rally your teams, clear those calendars, and get ready for a brilliant season of sharp strategy, great sportsmanship, and fantastic company at the tables.

• Need a substitute? No problem at all! You can bring in a sub at any time - just as long as they haven't already suited up for another team.  Not quite sure? Gemma has your back, so feel free to check with her!

• Relive the glory: Take a look back at the triumphs of the 25/27 season here.

💳 Match Fee Reminder

If you haven't settled your entry fee yet, the details are right here:

• Fee: £20

• Sort Code: 20-72-89

• A/c No: 63373487

Let's make this our best season yet. Good luck to all teams!

For those of you who took part in the Essex Leagues - you'll be interested to read Gemma's final report - a much more exciting finish than we expected

ECBA AGM 120726 FINAL PDF.pdf