The lead kept changing — Coca came out on top

5 changes of leader: this one was a tug of war.

The tail of the table: Elena, with 90 points. Somebody has to hold the candle. The table was Elena's after the last of the opening eights; the second half had other ideas.

In 5th place, Mara, on 92 points. Mara swore 0 in the three-card hand on the way down and took a trick — whist has a sense of humour.

Mihai finishes right in the middle — neither hot nor cold — 4th, with 113 points. In the third of the closing eights: Mihai said 0, made 4, and the evening was ruined for Coca. After the six-card hand on the way up, Mihai was 3rd and dreaming of the podium — but the last hands had other plans.

Alina rounds out the podium with 115 points. Bronze still counts as a medal. Level on points with Ana, and behind only on the tie-break. In the five-card hand on the way down, 2 chairs flew at Alina within seconds 🪑 — the table had opinions.

Ana took second with 115 points — a fine evening, but the gods of whist were busy elsewhere. In the fourth of the closing eights: Ana said 0, scooped 4, and Elena was left counting the pieces. At one stretch, 11 good hands in a row.

Coca won at a stroll, with 154 points and 39 clear of the rest.

Well played everyone. Same table next time?