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Bridge Adventures: The Road To Virtual Life Master!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Lee Lin

We previously discussed the possibility of reaching Life Master by playing online bridge in virtual clubs and tournament events. That was before Covid-19 and the Support Your Club events on BBO, which now provide multiple daily opportunities for Black Points. … Continue reading →

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New York Sectional – Hacking the Masterpoints

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Lee Lin

Everyone should be thankful for all the silverpoint opportunities we have had lately. If you didn’t go to Woodbridge this weekend (last one ever), and you didn’t play the online sectional (first one ever), then there is still STaC week … Continue reading →

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Freaky Knockouts and Freaky Masterpoint Awards

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Lee Lin

The Tarrytown regional just concluded their very successful week-long tournament, including a return of the Freaky Knockout Teams events (previously known as Far Out Knock Out In A Day). (EDIT: The Masterpoint formula has changed following the Tarrytown event) DISCLAIMER: … Continue reading →

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Amazing 7 brackets in NYC regional Day 2

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Lee Lin

We had an amazing 7 brackets yesterday, all with at least 8 players (none of them were small brackets). The high turnout and level of granularity should ensure almost everyone has a reasonable chance of wining, as you are always … Continue reading →

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Nerding Out with STaC Math and Silver Points

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Lee Lin

Next week is New York City’s last STaC week of 2019! Most of us have friends who invite us to play in Woodbridge or Allendale every few months. Most of us politely decline. Why cross rivers and state lines when … Continue reading →

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