Alex was born in 1980, and is originally from Barnsley, but now lives in London. He learnt to play bridge at a young age, and was a successful junior player, representing England in a number of events at Under 20 and Under 25 level, including the European Championships on four occasions, winning bronze medal with the Under 20s in 1996. He also won the Portland Bowl three times - twice with Oxford University and once with London - and played in the World and European University Championships.
His successes include victories in the 2006 2015 and 2016 Crockfords Cup, the 2014 Two Star Pairs at the Autumn Congress, the 2015 Premier League, the Easter Pairs three times and three events at the 2014 Summer Meeting. He was also part of the winning team in the 2014 Pakistan Day International Bridge Championship. He was a member of the successful 2016 Camrose team, and represented England in the Mixed Team at the 2016 World Bridge Games.
Last updated: September 2016
He is currently under sanction by the EBU
Major International Appearances World Bridge Games (Mixed team): 2016 World Youth Team Championships: 2003 European Junior Championships: 1996 1998 2000 and 2002
Camrose Trophy Selections: 2016 and 2020
Junior Camrose Selections: 2002
Peggy Bayer Trophy Selections: 1996 and 2000
Crockfords Cup winner: 2006 2015 and 2016
Premier League Winner: 2015
Two Star Pairs Winner: 2014
Easter Congress Guardian Trophy winner: 2009 2011 and 2012
Player of the Year Championship: 2014/15 - 10th=; 2015/16 - 11th=; 2018/19 - 9th
Spring Foursomes Winner: 2019