The top six were separated by just three points after the first three months of 2026, but this difficult April set has really blown the leader-board wide open to the extent that the leader now holds a 10-point advantage over fourth place.
Brian Spears, is a retired pharmacist from West Sussex, England. “I am an avid reader of all things bridge, who loves nothing more than talking bridge with a good friend who was a leading light in computer bridge programming, especially as it’s always over a beer!” says Brian. “No notable achievements, but a desire to continue to learn burns brightly. It’s always a monthly joy to read the expert analysis of the bidding panel hands!!”
The two bronze medalists from 2025 still occupy the top two places. Brian’s 78/80 keeps him at the top of the leader-board, with Dave just three points adrift after a very commendable 76/80 this month. 77/80 this month catapults Yury up into a podium position for the first time.
Also making a move: Stephen climbs from tenth place up into a tie for fourth, whilst both Alexander and Kevin move up into the Top 10. Last year’s winner, Venkatesh, along with Paul and Todd, both Top 10 finishers in 2025, are lurking just outside the Top 10 after four months.
An impressive total of 23 players each have a combined total of 280 or more, giving them an average score in the 70s through the first four months of the year.
The annual score is the total of the best 9 monthly scores over the year.
