The English Bridge Union (EBU) considers the National Grading System “a fair and trustworthy measure of an individual’s current performance” at bridge. Here’s everything bridge players should know about the introduction and use of the NGS – including how bots are ranked as competitors alongside human players.
Category: Bridge Stories
Bridge: A MindSport for All (BAMSA) is a collaborative research project launched by the University of Stirling (UK) and Professor Samantha Punch to investigate the research potential of bridge, bridge players and the sociology surrounding them. Great Bridge Links checked in with the professor to find out where BAMSA is headed (and how bridge researchers …
For many bridge players, the game is a social activity played at home with friends rather than in a club or online. Lockdowns have prevented this. Going online is a partial answer, so Alan Rickayzen has summarized the learnings he’s gained helping my father and his over 90’s friends migrate to online.
Trump markers today are a niche collectible, found in myriad forms but all originally serving one purpose: to signal which suit was trump. Alex has searched far and wide to bring your this great list of trump indicator resources.
RealBridge is a new online bridge platform created to provide “an online bridge experience which is closer to face-to-face bridge.” We spoke to programmer, bridgeur and blues player Graham Hazel from the development team about what RealBridge is – and what it might be able to bring to the table getting closer to its launch …
If you’ve ever wanted to step up your game to a higher level, or see what it’s like to share tables with a pro, this gives you a chance to do it. Here’s what to know about the new online bridge group – and why to participate.
The Online Contract Bridge League aims to organize high-quality, high-level online tournaments through BBO. Right now, events are said to be invitational-by-application. Great Bridge Links and Alex J. Coyne spoke to Max from the OCBL to find out more.
The South African Bridge Federation (SABF) have come up with an interesting solution to broadcasting the game for their 2nd Interprovincial Tournament. Great Bridge Links spoke to Malcolm Siegel from the SABF about why this was a pretty big deal for continuing serious bridge during lockdown.
Set your reminders and mark your calendars for an upcoming bridge event that’s sure to trump anything else you might have going on that week. The E-Open promises to be a fun, engaging tournament – Great Bridge Links and Alex caught up with Christophe Grosset via e-mail to find out more.
Canadian cartoonist Bill Buttle passed in January, 2020 at the age of 79. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of bridge cartoons that will be enjoyed by bridge players for decades more to come. Here’s a brief look at his life and quirky, unforgettable contributions to bridge humour.
