Canada took the bronze medal, defeating France by140-107 IMPs, including carry-over, in the 64-board play-off yesterday. Canada led throughout and seemed to be coasting home when they led by 103-35 at the halfway point. However, France came back strongly in the third quarter and, with seven deals to go in the final set, had closed to only 18 IMPs behind. Canada pulled away a little once more over the last few deals, so congratulations to Tim Capes, Vincent Demuy, David Grainger, Charles Halasi, Daniel Lavee, Gavin Wolpert and NPC Jonathan Steinberg on taking the bronze.

Meanwhile, Poland have led the final throughout, by 45 IMPs at the half and by a similar margin late in the fourth set. But USA1 had a big finish yesterday and closed up to just 5.5 IMPs behind with 32 boards to play. Poland leads by 148.5-143, having extended their carry-over advantage by a single IMP on the day. The fourth set was as lively as anything we have seen all through the Championship.Alas, you will have to wait until our evening Bulletin to read about it.