Yearly Archives: 2015

Doing the Not So Obvious by Phillip Alder

John Lowenthal was one of the world's most imaginative bridge players.

UK: High Court rules bridge is not a sport

Bridge players who wanted the popular card game recognised as a sport have lost their High Court battle.

The magic of Good Card Play by Jay Becker

As the play progresses and declarer learns more about how the cards are divided, he can frequently use this knowledge to make a contract that ...

Test Your Dummy Play by Jay Becker

You are declarer with the West hand at Six Hearts and North leads the queen of diamonds. How would you play the hand?

Later is too Late by Terence Reese

There are eleven top tricks and, if trumps break 2-2, you can cash four diamonds and ruff a club in dummy for a twelfth. If not,...

The Saga Continues: EBL Investigation Committee Update

The Investigation Committee has now completed the first phase of its brief in relation to the three pairs already notified.

Who is the best pairs player in Europe? by Zia Mahmood

Not very many years ago, if you asked "Who is the best pairs player in Europe"? the unanimous answer would have been Martin Hoffman.

The Right Time for Action by Jay Becker

Point count is usually thought of as an aid to bidding, but there are many occasions when it can also be utilized in the play of the cards.

Gain versus Loss by Jay Becker

The hand shows how easy it is to fall a victim to habit.

Bridge & Humor: Skulduggery

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