Players and officials took advantage of yesterday's rest day to indulge themselves in the many delights Poland has to offer. Some were content to explore Warsaw while others went off on day trips to Krakow.

Although there were no Championship matches yesterday there was some bridge, the 5th Friendly Pairs Tournament organised by the Polish Bridge Union, and a report will appear in tomorrow's Bulletin.

As the final five days commence it is time for those teams who are in contention to draw upon their reserves of energy and give of their best. Perhaps they will keep in mind the advice a Spartan mother gave to her son on the eve of his first battle: 'Come back with your shield, or on it.'