This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Fred Gitelman, world-champion bridge player and co-founder of Bridge Base Online. This wide-ranging conversation provides behind-the-scenes insights into the world of professional bridge, the psychological stress of top-flight competition and how the human mind can compute amazing feats of memory.This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, The Art of Competition, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. Bridge Background - What it’s all aboutII. A Personal Perspective - Beginnings, partnerships, tournaments and memoryIII. The Bridge Business - Educational software, online domination and special friendsIV. At the summit - Conquering the world and then reverting to typeV. Critical Times? - Demographics, gender and the future of bridgeAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations:This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.