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Scientific Conference
Nicolaus Copernicus University – 20/21 April 2017

A scientific conference is being organised by the Polish Bridge Union together with the EBL and Nicolaus Copernicus University. For the first time in bridge history one of the sections will be dedicated to bridge only. It is being held under the patronage of the Polish Ministry of Science and a numbr of papers, facts and research results will be presented by scientists from various European countries.


2017 OURGAME WORLD WIDE BRIDGE CONTEST

The 2017 WWBC will have eight heats this year, held in March, April, May and June with the overall winners of each heat being invited to attend a 3-day Final in Beijing! Clubs from all over the world are welcome to enter this excellent event and enjoy the challenge of the hands provided.

Full details of the 2017 WWBC are available by clicking here – we do hope as many players as possible will join in this excellent tournament.


LOOKING FORWARD TO LYON, 12th – 26th August 2017

The World Teams – the Bermuda Bowl, Venice Cup, d’Orsi Seniors Trophy
the World Transnational Open Teams will start on Monday 21st August
and the Youth Open Championships will be played from 14th to 24th August.
All the Championships will be played at the ​Cité Centre De Congrés

The World Teams Championships:

The World Youth Open Championships:

MAS DEL MISMO AUTOR

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On The Edge of Our Seats

An excelent defense to seal an incredible match...the kibitzers were very grateful for the opportunity to see a hand that Hitchcock would have really enjoyed.

1998 Lille: Thank You Pietro!!!

Rosenberg Wins 1998 Lille Par Contest Photo: Front: Eric Rodwell: 3rd; Michael Rosenberg and Bart Bramley, runner-up. Back: Pietro Bernasconi; Jaime Ortiz- Patiño, and José Damiani.

Trumping Aces to Finesse by Ely Culbertson

If you should ever see your partner engaged in the pastime of trumping aces and kings in order to finesse other suits, you might be pardoned if you...

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Franck Riehm elected as WBF President

The World Bridge Federation is pleased to announce the...

1st South American Online Mixed Teams Championship

All players belonging to any NBO affiliated to the WBF are welcome!

I Brazilian Online Bridge Festival 2020

Some of the best players in the world are Brazilians, and some of the most enthusiastic players too! Our Brazilian Online Festival has appeal to players of all levels. Your team will play in a friendly but competitive atmosphere, with very well-organized scoring and experienced Directors to ensure a pleasant experience for all.

WBF Robot Tournaments

Come and join the competition through our Providers, BBO, Funbridge and Ourgame, all offering you this great opportunity – we look forward to some challenging tournaments!”

The Endplay

An endplay (also throw-in), in bridge, is a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks.

The Scissors Coup by John Brown

Scissors coup (or, Scissor coup, ) is a type of coup in bridge, so named because it cuts communications between defenders.

World Bridge Federation – Youth

The Championship is open to all players born on or after 1st January 1992 (Juniors & Girls) or born on or after 1st January 1997 (Youngsters) or born on or after 1st January 2002 (Kids) in good standing with their own NBOs.

Prevent a Ruff by Jon Brown

West led his singleton club, which dummy's king won. South read the lead as a singleton.

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