Day two of play in the three main events produced some surprises – and one more or less expected happening as Italy moved to the top of the Bermuda Bowl round-robin standings. This Italian team has never won the Bermuda Bowl and are looking to make up for their narrow miss in Monte Carlo two years ago.

The favored Italian team posted three impressive victories on Monday to replace first-day leader Brazil, who were dispatched with surprising ease by Egypt 67-6. With the victory, Egypt moved to second place, while Brazil dropped down to third. USA2 maintained their place in fourth despite losing a well-played match to USA1.

China, day one leader in the Venice Cup, kept their position, 14 Victory Points clear of France, with England close behind. USA2 was in fourth place.

In the Seniors Bowl, the Netherlands, undefeated through six matches, maintained their hold on first, with Indonesia , Pakistan, Poland and Portugal all within shouting distance.

While the three main events go on today, the 9th annual World Computer Bridge Championship will begin today. The tournament this year is dedicated to the late Alan Truscott, bridge editor of The New York Times, who inspired the event.

Top programs from around the world will compete. JACK, created in the Netherlands, has won three years in a row and will be playing in Estoril.