Two weeks playing the Bermuda Bowl (world championships) in Chennai ended heartbreakingly for England’s awesome Open Team and their loyal supporters, who watched every board they could on BBO. They had qualified easily to the play-offs and drew USA 1 (the favourites for the gold medal) in the quarter final. After a thrilling match, England emerged victorious and the crowd (well, me and my pet budgie) went mad.
They drew Poland in the semi-final, which turned out to be the most exciting match I can remember. Ninety-six boards were played, and England took the lead for the first time after board 90 — having been over 40 IMPs down at one stage. This is the very last hand of the semi-final and England were up 4.3 IMPs — exactly their carry over:
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