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Ep. 91: Dennis Bilde – The Danish Ace

The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players by John McAllister

Apr 24, 202501:23:16Games & Hobbies

In this episode, John sits down with Dennis Bilde, one of Denmark's top bridge talents and a player with a reputation for being both formidable at the table and fun to be around. Dennis shares stories of missing flights,...

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Ep. 91: Dennis Bilde – The Danish Ace is an episode from The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players by John McAllister. In this episode, John sits down with Dennis Bilde, one of Denmark's top bridge talents and a playe...

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Published Apr 24, 2025, 01:23:16 long, audio available.

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In this episode, John sits down with Dennis Bilde, one of Denmark's top bridge talents and a player with a reputation for being both formidable at the table and fun to be around. Dennis shares stories of missing flights, winning world championships, and his early card-playing days before discovering bridge. The conversation dives into partnership dynamics, life with two young kids, and how Danish coffee might be the bridge world's best-kept secret. From his time on the Lavazza team to his upcoming appearance at the Bermuda Bowl on home soil, Dennis reflects on what it means to grow, both as a player and a person. Key Takeaways from This Episode: 🏆 Dennis won the 2008 Junior World Championship—after failing to qualify for the under-21 trials 🍷 Known for being a slow drinker, he's still a favorite drinking buddy of Zia's 🎲 He and Zia played 5NT in each of their first two tournaments together 🇩🇰 He'll represent Denmark at the 2025 Bermuda Bowl, alongside his longtime partner Martin Schaltz 🧸 Father of two, Dennis talks candidly about balancing bridge with family life 🧠 On his first try at Rubber Bridge in New York, he walked away with $3,500 after reluctantly agreeing to play $1 per point ☕️ What's a Danish coffee? Let's just say you might need a solo cup… 🎄 His time with the Lavazza team included Christmas dinners at Maria Teresa Lavazza's home Resources & Next Steps: 🎧 More Stories Like This –

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Ep. 91: Dennis Bilde – The Danish Ace is an episode from The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players by John McAllister.

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Published Apr 24, 2025 and 01:23:16 long