Club Championship for Swiss Pairs - 2022

The Club Swiss Pairs Championship was fought out over 6 x 9 board matches.  The event attracted 16 duos representing all levels of play at the club.  At the end of round four, eventual winners David Bowerman & Dasha Brandt made it to the leaders table. In the final round they clashed with previous dual winners Jaan Oitmaa & Sylvia Foster.  Despite having to endure a 6NT slam against them, David & Dasha managed to stay at the top taking the championship with a 2% advantage.

The contest for 2nd was a three way battle. Who’s ever heard of a 3 way tie but that was the case!  Well done to Sally Clarke & Jan Clarke, Jurate Laisve & Trish Byrnes and Christine Hadaway & Chris Hannan.

Some really good bridge was played over the tournament.  There were many interesting hands that proved to be quite a challenge to bid properly and were quite decisive in the final round scoring.

Our thanks must go to Director Alan Bustany for filling in at the last moment for a covid stricken Ronnie Ng. Thanks also to those who contributed with special treats for us to enjoy during the day.  Well done to subs Beryl Lowry & John Aldersley for filling a vacant spot with only 20 minutes notice.

A great day of bridge – thanks all.