Bridge is a game of short-term and long-term memory, strategy (in long matches), tactics, deduction, induction, risk assessment, hidden information, and finally a strong test of character, and your judgment of the characters of others. Unlike chess it does not seem to have a "limit" where you stop getting smarter and start merely learning more about chess. There's a reason it's the favorite game of some of the world's smartest and richest men.
Another nice thing about bridge is that most tournaments are open, and even if flighted you're almost always given the option of "playing up". I, as a serious amateur have had the chance to play against probably 3 of the top 10 players in the world, and anther 10-15 that are probably top 100. I'm not talking exhibition games either, like a chess simul, but actual tournament play.
Bridge is a game of short-term and long-term memory, strategy (in long matches), tactics, deduction, induction, risk assessment, hidden information, and finally a strong test of character, and your judgment of the characters of others. Unlike chess it does not seem to have a "limit" where you stop getting smarter and start merely learning more about chess. There's a reason it's the favorite game of some of the world's smartest and richest men.