Archivos mensuales: Noviembre, 2015

Why Does Counting Points Not Work Sometimes? by Julian Pottage

Assessing a hand by counting four points for an ace, three for a king, two for a queen and one for a jack should be the start of how you look at it rather than the end.

Optimistic or Pessimistic by Alfred Sheinwold

Should you be optimistic or pessimistic when you're threatened by an overruff?

Unblocking Part II by Sam Gordon

For the convenience of students, I have separated the unblocking principle in 10 method groups. The list follows:

Conventions: Kokish Relay

If you don’t play the Kokish Relay yet, it is a very useful add-on tool for your strong 2 clubs opening at little cost. Here is the gist of it:

The Night of the Stars by Phillip Alder

The Night of the Stars charity Bridge Pro Am will take place in London on Thursday 25 February 2016.

A Famous Hand by Goren & Sharif

She was nondescript, almost mousey looking. But when she talked about bridge a light came into the eyes of the Five of Hearts that made her almost beautiful.

Squeeze: Pincer Play has Drama

Squeeze is Closely Akin to Story With Sleuth Searching for Clews.

Bridge & Humor: He Who Laughs Last by Oswald Jacoby

Expert players, paired against novices, often take advantage of their opponents naivete.

Why is 4NT Better Than 4 Clubs for Ace Asking? by Julian Pottage

There are two main reasons why it is much better to check on aces or key cards with 4NT than with 4 clubs.

Unblocking Part I by Sam Gordon

Although they seem to be a bore, the smaller cards do not ignore. For lowly deuces in rightful places can take your tricks as well as aces.

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