The leaders, Zia, and second-placed de Botton are now battling it out in match 8.
The leaders, Zia, and second-placed de Botton are now battling it out in match 8.
Zia and de Botton have switched places after the last match with Zia in front again by 19 VPs. Gillis is now in third after a big win over Ireland.
Zia and de Botton are now meeting in match 8 – watch the showdown on BBO!

Team de Botton are still out in front after the first match on Sunday. Zia still close behind and Hinden still in third. Gap has widended slightly but it’s all pretty close.

Team de Botton have taken the lead after the fifth match. Zia now second, Hinden still third. All still pretty close though – gap between first and third is only 9 VPs. More tomorrow!

Still Zia from de Botton but Hinden now in third. Only 10 VPs separate the top three.

Latest scores (breakdown for IMPs and Point a Board)
Zia with a 15 VP lead now from de Botton in second and Ireland in third.

Latest scores (breakdown for IMPs and Point a Board)
Round 3 Butlers and hand results
Round 3 Matchpoints and hand results
Team Zia takes over the lead after Round 2 with de Botton in second. Israel and Hinden share third place.

Latest scores (breakdown for IMPs and Point a Board)
Israel are out in front with a good win over the Holders. Ireland next and Zia in third.

Latest scores (breakdown for IMPs and Point a Board)
Ian Payn, London Metropolitan Bridge Association Chairman, has welcomed everyone.
Richard Banbury, Tournament Director, has set out the rules.
The players are now playing.
It’s all going really well. So far.