At the End of the First Session

The Break. After you play the last board and initial the score ticket, you are free to leave. Be sure to be quiet, as others around you will still be playing. Note the time for the second session, and be sure you plan to return and be seated, ready to play, at the posted time.

The Switcheroo. You will probably change both direction and sections for the second session. This is to maximize the number of players you play against during a day - - you won't play against the same opponents during the evening session.

Your evening section letter and direction will be posted on the results sheet from the first session, which will be on display on the section marker stand or on a nearby wall. Look up your pair number -- at the right border will be printed your direction and section for the evening session. Also on the results sheet will be the final results from the first session of play.

Remember Your Color. Remember what section you were in for the first session, else you'll be wandering around lost in a room full of people who aren't lost !

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Comparing Scores

Usually, there will be intermediate results posted on the section marker stand or on a nearby wall. These will be results after 12 rounds but before the final round is played. The final results will also be posted in the same place after the final round is tabulated. It will include the standings of all pairs, from winners to last place.

Hand Records

Printed sheets with a complete display of all the hands for the session will be available immediately after the session. They are usually outside the room on a table or somewhere easy to find. With them you can review every card in every hand if you want. They are fun to keep and to review at dinner, or afterwards, at home, to reflect on your bidding and play, with your partner or individually.

See how you did compared to 'average'-- 50% is average, with an average score in matchpoints of 156. (12 top; 26 boards; 6 average on each board = 156)

(To learn duplicate fast, you should copy down the scores you made on each hand and see what other pairs scored. Write this on your private score sheet, next to the contract, direction, etc. for each hand. In this way, you have a complete record of every hand, the results at your table and your matchpoint score for the hand. Study them later and reflect upon your partner's weaknesses.)

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