Story by Ugur Degmez (BBO: ugur679)
I am a retired engineer. In my youth, I played bridge according to Goren(e). When the Covid pandemic started, I searched for online bridge on Google and started playing on BBO. However, all the players were playing 5-card major bridge. This made me feel lonely.
One day, I met a Turkish player on BBO. Her nickname was Mahnur. That meeting changed my life. Mahnur sent me her bridge notes, and she became my regular partner. We lived in different cities. We participated in the Bodrum Bridge Festival together. We played live bridge in Istanbul at the Büyük Kulüp, Hoşgörü Bridge Club, and Akademi Bridge Club. Everything was going very well.
Mahnur participated in the Köyceğiz Bridge Festival. It was a three-day tournament on September 26–27–28. She played in the tournament on the first day, Friday, September 26th. That same evening, while returning to her summer house in Marmaris, she stopped in front of a restaurant, parked her car on the side of the road, and wanted to have soup with her bridge partner. While crossing the road, she was hit by a car, and sadly, we lost her. The pain is deep and lasting. May she rest in peace.
Mahnur was not only a good bridge partner, but also a kind and thoughtful friend. Our partnership began online, but it soon became a real friendship. I will always remember the games we played together and the time we shared at the bridge table.
In August 2025, a tournament was organized in Bodrum at the Gümüşlük Bridge Club in memory of Nevin Yavuz (Mahnur). I participated in this tournament. It was meaningful, but also very sad.
Such memories to cherish.
Thank you for comment.she was important and value to me.
Loved your heartwarming story ❤️
Thank you for comment.im still sorry for her.
This was such an unexpected end to a wonderful friendship developed over a love of Bridge. I was hoping for such a different, happy conclusion to Ugur's story.
Thank you for good wishes.but unfortunately my story finished sad...
What a wonderful story Ugur; but unfortunately a very sad ending. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for comment.Yes, this is my story with a tragic ending.im still sorry..
Such a beautiful memory, I am so sorry for your loss
That was a very sad story. I am so glad you had many happy hours with your friend before she died.
Yes, this is my story with a tragic ending.thank you for comment..
That is sad. But, lovely you found each other. Good memories
Thank you for valuable comment.yes it was tragedic.this is my story with a tragic ending.
Yes, this is my story with a tragic ending.im still sorry.
Than you for nice comment..