The Time To Finesse A Partner By JACOBY & SON
Oswald points out to Jim that deliberate failure by third hand to play a high card, not necessarily the highest,…
In playing a suit at contract By William E. McKenney
In playing a suit at contract, one of the things which a player learns early is that with three top…
Two Bridge Lessons By Oswald Jacoby
"Cover and honor with an honor" says the old rule. This guide to your defensive play is not entirely reliable.
Auction gives the defenders a clue By Mike Lawrence
This is a good hand for the kibitzers, but less so for the defenders. Here are some things to help…
Get Defensive Ruff By Alfred Sheinwold
As we begin a series on defensive ruffs we should note that most bridge players follow Sir Isaac Newtons principle…
Use Your Brain By Alfred Sheinwold
It isn't true that you must always return the suit your partner has led. For example you may not have…
Wake-up call is unheeded -By James Jacoby
The simplest application of suit preference occurs when a defender is leading a suit he expects his partner to ruff.…
Can’t Win Every Hand By The Four Aces
There is one characteristic common to the game of all the best bridge players we have ever seen. They do…
High Level Defense Signal By Alan Sontag
Bridge players should be familiar with the defensive principle which states:
Counting hands to take the guesswork out of play
EVERYONE knows that each player is dealt 13 cards, but how many players when playing a hand make an effort…