World Grandmaster
Krzysztof Buras
He began playing competitive bridge at the age of 12, encouraged by his math teacher. Very quickly, he made his first appearances on the national stage, and after a few years and several medals in the Polish Junior Championships, he represented Poland at the European Junior Team Championships in his age category, winning a bronze medal in his very first international appearance. He went on to win both the European and World Championships multiple times. His career continued with further successes in the older junior, university, and eventually open categories. The World Bridge Federation awarded him the highest ranking title in competitive bridge, World Grand Master.
Key Achievements
World Champion in the Bermuda Bowl (national teams – the most prestigious competition) in Wuhan (2019), World Champion in Pairs in Wrocław (2022) (with the largest margin in the event’s history), 2nd place in the World Mind Sports Games in Lille (2012), 2nd place in the World Transnational Teams Championships in Rio de Janeiro (2009), 2nd place in the European Team Championships in Ostend (2010), 3rd place in the Bermuda Bowl in Nusa Dua (2013), 3rd place in the European Pairs Championships in Poznań (2013), three-time European Junior Champion (2000, 2004, 2005), Academic World Champion (2004), Junior World Vice-Champion (2005, 2008 (U28)), four-time Polish Team Champion (2009-2012).
Winner of the Cavendish Invitational Pairs in Monaco (2014), and multiple medalist in the Polish Championships across nearly all possible categories.
Bridge And Life
While playing bridge, he met his future wife, Ania, with whom he has two sons.
As a professional bridge player, he travels extensively. He is known for his legendary ability to maintain peak focus despite fatigue and remains unfazed by emotions. In his free time, he enjoys reading, with a particular interest in history.
