When playing in an event, I was treated to a 1NT overcall that was take-out. No pre-alert (opp claimed not required). Missing one completed convention card which I saw before the round and the other was in the glare of lights (in plastic cover). We hadn't had a chance ...
The number of thoughtful responses to the original post and on-going saga is truly remarkable. I have competed in tournaments for more than 40 years. The only contact that I received regarding this matter was the emailed letter of the ruling.
I played in a local sectional last weekend and ...
The other team also played in the GNT Flight A event and ended 2nd in that. It is curious if the ACBL awards points to members who are playing in events that "overlap." Today they have been posted on ACBL Live as 1 in Open and have been 2 in ...
I am completely humbled by the outpouring of comments, support, and passion about our situation. The founders of Bridge Winners need to be acknowledged for putting this forum together. It is brilliant.
Rick mentioned that "crowd sourcing" has led to improvements and thorough findings in many aspects of the game ...
And the ruling just came in! The team that lost to us wins!
The final IMP differentials are as follows:
Schafer vs Hiestand (no changes)+10
Schafer vs Gupta (no changes) +3
Gupta vs Hiestand (originally reported as +25) +17
Final VP Conversion
Gupta (vs Schafer +10, vs Hiestand +13 ...
What is most remarkable, is that Solomon has been quiet. Not a peep from the District Director, Board Member, or the ACBL to my knowledge. Not to ascertain any facts or acknowledge that there is an impending ruling.