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Jessica Brake

How did you get started in bridge? At what age? Who from? 

My Dad taught me (Power – Ron Klinger’s system) at age 14. Thanks Dad!

What do you do professionally?

I play and teach bridge full time.

Who is your partner and for how long?

Susan Humphries and I have been playing together for 5 years and have had some great successes. I’m also starting to play more with my husband, Shane Harrison. 

If you had a choice, who would you like to play with? Australia and Internationally- living or dead?

I’d love to have a game with my Grandma, who passed away a few years ago.  

Worst moment in bridge?

None in particular, but I hate when I play too quickly (some of my partner’s will laugh) and make a stupid errors. It’s something I need to keep working on.

Do you have a favourite convention?

Non-serious 3S/3NT. 

Would you prefer to have more system or less?

More 🙂

Favourite bridge book?

The Bridge Bum by Alan Sontag is a great read.

What interests or hobbies do you have besides bridge?

Plants, PC gaming, board games and birds – I have seven budgies!

What is the number one thing that bridge has done for you as a person and for your life?

Bridge has introduced me to Shane and so many amazing friends. 

Successes and National Titles

Australian National Championship Butler Pairs (2024)

National Women’s Teams

Silver Medal in the World Girls’ Championships

 

State Representation

QLD Youth Team

International Representation

Australian Women’s Team
Australian Girl’s Team