As we reach the midway point of the 2025 competition, it is still very tight, with only 8 points separating the leading seven players. Nine of last month’s Top 10 scored 70/80 or higher in June. Our leader’s 72/80 is good enough to retain top spot, but his lead is now just a single point.
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.
Dave’s 77/80 this month moves him up into second place, just one point behind Dror. Brian’s 72/80 keeps on the podium, a further one point back. The top three all recorded their sixth consecutive score in the 70s.
After six months, there are now a remarkable 20 players averaging at least 70/80 or higher. You currently need a score of 418 to be assured a place on the first page of the leader-board, which means an average of 69.67/80. What a very high standard is being set by all.
The annual score is the total of the best 9 monthly scores over the year.
