Yearly Archives: 2012

Losing Trick Count – Part 1

Are difficult bidding decisions causing you stress? Would you like a "magic formula" to give you the right answer most of the time?

Ask Jerry: Am I being too old fashioned?

Dear Jerry: Am I being too old fashioned? I don't like to open a hand like this in first or second position:

Higher and Higher

One of the common laments you hear at the bridge table is “Partner, I couldn't bid 4♦, cause I might push them into game”. This is very negative thinking, as it could equally be phrased...

4th HNA’s Hainan Bridge Tournament

October 22, Geely Team won the IV HNA Hainan Bridge Cup with a total of 368,5 points, only 0,5 points more than the runner Up Phoenix TV, third was Yellowstone Seven.

Rule of 7

Source: BridgeGuys The Rule of Seven was created and implemented separately by two individuals. One is Mr. Robert Berthe of France, who is a published author of...

Rule of 2, 3 and 4

The Rule of 2, 3 and 4 is a guideline for opening with a weak two bid depending on the vulnerability.   Rule of 2 At unfavorable vulnerability (red...

Rule of Two or Three

Source: BridgeGuys Every now and then, you are not quite sure whether to bid or even bid one level higher than the opponents. Every now...

Bridge Played Via Short Waves

1936: CONDUCTING a bridge match in which the opponents were 6,000 miles away sounds incredible...

The 2012 Monaco Cavendish: The Pairs Final

SCHWARZ Ron & FISHER Lotan won the 2012 Pairs Monaco Cavendish. Runner Up QUANTIN Jean & CRONIER Philippe, thirds MAHMOOD Zia & MADALA Agustin.

The Greatest Kibitzer of all Time

Lotan Fisher's play was (like his near-namesake Bobby Fischer) a demonstration of clarity and brilliance.

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