The lead kept changing — Elena came out on top

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

Last place: Ana, with 57 points. Ana was ahead of Mihai right up to the last hand. After the two-card hand on the way up, Ana was 3rd and dreaming of the podium — but the last hands had other plans.

Third, and on the podium: Mihai, with 63 points. Mihai got past Ana at the very last hand. In the third of the middle eights: Mihai said 2, scooped 5, and Elena was left counting the pieces.

Luis took second with 73 points — a fine evening, but the gods of whist were busy elsewhere. 2 hands in a row: only Luis slipped, while the rest said it and did it. The cards were kind to everyone but Luis. Luis was even in front after the three-card hand on the way down.

Elena took the game with 116 points and a 43-point cushion — never really in doubt. 7 good hands in a row — at one point, Elena was playing as if they could see everyone else's cards.

Well played everyone. Same table next time?