With five months of the annual competition completed, it remains tight at the top, with the leading eight competitors all scoring between 71 and 74 this month. Just nine points separate the top seven at this point. Dror remains at the top of the table, his 73/80 in May giving him a 2-point lead over the field.
Dror is a 42-year-old lawyer from Jerusalem. He is married with a son and two daughters. He says, "I have been very fortunate to have my father, Asher, as a bridge partner, and I am thankful for his continued guidance and support". A model of consistency, Dror leads even though he has not yet won a monthly competition this year. He was the solo winner of the August 2024 competition, and a co-winner in September.
Brian’s 74/80 enables him to break the tie for second place. Paul also scores 74/80, as this month’s guest panelist, to move up from fifth to fourth. Bill March’s 75/80 this month lifts him up into the Top 10.
After five months, there are still 17 players averaging at least 70/80 or higher. You currently need a score of 345 to be assured a place on the first page of the leader-board, which means an average of 69/80.
The annual score is the total of the best 9 monthly scores over the year.
