Yearly Archives: 2014

What Message Should You Send? by Eric Kokish

After a simple auction - 1NT-Pass; 3NT-End, your partner leads the 6 of spades. Which card should you play with each of the following holdings, and why?

Five Uncommon Conventions You Should Play

There are a few conventions that are both frequent and useful that most people aren’t yet playing. Here they are in no particular order.

Breakin’ the Rules: Defending on the 1-level by Joshua Donn

For years, I have heard player after player make some comment like “I had to balance – I couldn’t let them play on the 1-level!” ...

Bridge & Humor: Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx; some of his quotes adapted to Bridge 1) "I've had a perfectly wonderful evening playing bridge. But this wasn't it." 2) "I never forget...

Bridge Road Warriors 2014 # 6

The last few days have been exciting, with strong competition, excellent food and great company. Foto: Foto: Barrett Team 2013 Flight A of the Stratiflighted Swiss event winners

Promoting Tricks in Defence Part II by Terence Reese

The defensive play required in the following hand proved a blind spot for most players.

Breakin’ the Rules: Slam Bidding by Joshua Donn

Slam bidding is one of the most exciting parts of the game. Not only are lots of points on the line, but slams also...

Apple Pie Advice and a Hot Dog!

In his trademark relaxed, conversational style, and bursting with homely but instructive anecdotes, GSJB offered many interesting insights into the best mental approach to the game...

Sanya – “A real World Championship …”

The 14th World Bridge Series will be held in Sanya, Hainan, China from 10th to 25th October 2014

15th World Youth Teams Championships

The 15th World Youth Teams Championships will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, hosted by the prestigious Koç University from 13th to 23rd August 2014.

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