The comeback of Monica

A game of broken contracts — 35 of them around the table, and scores from 111 all the way down to 64.

Elena took last place without any nerves at all, on 64 points. 2 hands in a row: only Elena slipped, while the rest said it and did it. The cards were kind to everyone but Elena. After the three-card hand on the way up, Elena was 3rd and dreaming of the podium — but the last hands had other plans.

Third, and on the podium: Mihai, with 80 points. Mihai was even in front after the last of the opening eights.

Ana took second with 86 points — a fine evening, but the gods of whist were busy elsewhere. 2 hands in a row: the whole table kept its word, only Ana didn't — but insisted, with dignity.

Monica took the game with 111 points and a 25-point cushion — never really in doubt. It didn't start well — only 3rd after the opening eights — but it clearly didn't end there. 2 hands in a row: Monica broke the contract each time while everyone else made theirs.

Well played everyone. Same table next time?