Welcome to
Bridge Champions
For the last 15 years, studying, practising, and playing tournament bridge has been my life. I’m bringing what I’ve learned to my members—clear, practical lessons, no nonsense.
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How to use this site
Learn by doing — exercises by topic and theme that you can master.
Simple, practical — and the gains are real.
Coming soon (this week): short videos to go with the exercises.
Consolidate — Articles that go into detail, and can be watched as a video instead.
This week, last week, and recent articles
About Bridge Champions
I've spent the last decade immersing myself in bridge improvement - studying, practicing, and refining my understanding of the game. It was time-consuming, often overwhelming, and filled with trial and error.
Bridge Champions is my effort to package that journey for you. If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it - and I'm committed to breaking down complex concepts into clear, actionable lessons.
Whether you're defending, declaring, or bidding - you'll find focused, practical content designed to make you a better player without requiring endless hours of study.
— Paul Dalley
About Paul Dalley
Bridge Champions is run by Paul Dalley, an accomplished bridge player with dozens of national championships in Australia and New Zealand. Paul has represented Australia on the national team multiple times in recent years.
Recent Achievements
- 2026 — Qualified for the Australian team.
- 2026 — 1st place: National Open Teams (Canberra)
- 2026 — 1st place: South West Pacific Teams (Canberra)
- 2025 — 1st place: Gold Coast Pairs
- 2025 — 1st place: Adelaide Open Teams
- 2025 — 1st place: New Zealand Open Teams
Paul regularly discusses bridge with top players both in Australia and internationally, bringing their insights and expertise to Bridge Champions members.