Bridge Challenge is bridge free web site focusing on bidding

• When was it created ? in 2011, by a French bridge player, F.Picard, currently mainly playing in the YCBC in London(UK).
• Why ? The idea was to ask experts their view on a bidding problem and to share their answers for the benefit of all bridge players. A Quiz was also created since 2012, initially with many panelists friends from the Dauphine region in France. Since 2017 it contains many UK experts, some from teh YCBC in London.
• Will the site evolve ? yes, we will partly re-design it during 2019. Feel free to make your own suggestions

- What types of bridge things can I do on Bridge Challenge?

• Add a board. This is to create bridge problem for others to answer
• Bid a board, i.e. enter a bid and comment from a board entered by others. You can bid your own board.
• Participate in a contest (quiz). Enter a bid , and ideally a comment. If you are not comfortable to justify your bid, just enter a "." as your comment

- Can I enter a lead problem?
You could, and some people do as follows: "Add your board", ask others to "pass" and to state their lead in the "comments". Possibly, if people are asking for it, we will introduce in the future a more user-friendly "lead problem"

- What is "Le Ring"?
It is a great function, allowing two people to bid, then at the end of the auction to see both hands and to compare with other pairs' auctions.

- The menus and cards are available in which languages ?
French and English. The site will detect your browser language preference, and use either French or English.

- Do I need to register ? WHat happens when I do?

• Yes, you need to register (it is free) once and provide an email. Your username is the email you provide, and must be valid.
• At registration a mail is immediatly sent to you (check your junk/spam folder), so you can validate your registration, so it is important to enter a valid email
• After you login, enter your City and Country

- Do I need to remember my password ?

• Yes, but we suggest you tick on "Remember me on this PC", so you will not need to remember it.
• You can change your password in the menu profile. The password is stored encrypted
• If you forget your password, click "Forgot my password". An email will be sent to you so you can enter a new one

• How do I participate ? Just register (one-off) on the site and bid the quiz board like any other boards,
• What is the main system? 5 Card major, strong NT, better minor, unless stated otherwise.
• Where is the panel from ? Mainly France and UK initially, but it is becoming more International...
• If I enter a comment, shall I use English ? Ideally yes,so many people can understand it. But you can also use your own language.

• Could there be more than one Quiz running in parallel? Yes, but at the moment, At the moment, it is the YCBC Quiz.
• I am a professional, can I create my own Quiz with my panel ? Yes, contact us.

• How do I participate ? you and your partner need to register (one-off, if never done before) on the site then access the Ring via the menu and enter the "Salon" (lobby) chat room.
• How do I know if partner is present? In the Salon, you will see him on the right as soon as he connects too.
• How to I invite him to bid? Right click on this name and click 'Open table', then click '1.Invite'. When he accepts, you will be West and in the driving seat: Chose a Ring and boards. That's it. At the end of a ring, Click the red door icon button "Disconnect" to exit the chat, then click "My last ring" to view all your auctions and what other pairs have done'.
• Is there any undo ? No, but you have to confirm every bid.
• What if I have problem in the Salon? Generally it is a connection issue, you or your partner need to exit/re-enter the Salon. Just click on the red button "Disconnect" the door icon button turns Green, click then "Connect" to re-enter the Salon-chat room.
• Will I be ranked ? probably not, some rings do not have quotations and ranks, and you would have to have bid BEFORE the results publication for the rings which did have a quotation.

- Will I receive many emails from this site ?

• No, we only send a monthly reminder to bid the Quiz, and you can unsubscribe.

- Do you store data locally on my device ? why ?

• We use cookies on your PC or device to make it easier for you to login the next time: We store your mail, and (if you click "remember me on this PC", your encrypted password.

- What data do you keep ?

• We keep the data you enter: First/Last name, City , Country. These are visble to other members
• We also keep your email/Password, so you can login. These are NOT visible to others and will NOT be shared. Note we only store your encrypted password.

- What other data are visible to other members on your site ?

• We store your bids and comments you made on each board. The idea of the site is to share your bids with other players.

- Do we share your data with anyone ?

• No, we will not provide your data to other parties.
• We do not forsee using information for a purpose other than the above reasons, but if we ever need to in the future, will ask for your consent before.

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This website is your website, and needs your help.

• Participate regularly by bidding and adding boards.
• Ask your partners and club friends to join, bid and comment on your boards.
• Contact us for an A4 poster to print it and stick it on your club notice wall.
• DONATE: This site has been maintained single-handedly until 2018. Any donation , even small is much appreciated and helps and will be used to have better prize for the Quiz, so please contact us if you wish to make a donation. We will make donation easier in Q3 2019.