Daniel comes back from behind

The lead passed from hand to hand, 4 times over — it was anyone's guess.

First place and peace of mind: Daniel S, with 98 points. In the third of the opening eights, Daniel bid 1 and took 4 — and Elena and Vyce went down with them. It didn't start well — only 3rd after the opening eights — but it clearly didn't end there.

Vyce led for 12 hands but finished second, 10 points behind. 2 hands in a row: the whole table kept its word, only Vyce didn't — but insisted, with dignity. At one stretch, 9 good hands in a row.

Third, on the podium: Elena, up there with eyes on the top step. 2 hands in a row: the whole table kept its word, only Elena didn't — but insisted, with dignity.

edge took last place without any nerves at all, on 52 points. Started like a champion — top of the table after the last of the opening eights — and finished like a tragedy. In the second of the opening eights: edge said 0, scooped 3, and Elena was left counting the pieces.

Well played everyone — and especially Daniel S!