Yearly Archives: 2015

Two Mistakes by H.Schenken & R. Frey

South missed a standard hold-up on this hand because the situation, was wrapped up in an unfamiliar guise. Photo: Foto: William McKenney and Dick Frey

4th World Youth Open Championships: Opatija 2015

Opatija, Croatia • 20 - 29 August 2015; Foto: 25th European Youth Bridge Team Championships Poland, winner of the Under 26 Team Championship

Bridge being recognised as a sport is on the cards

Judge deals bridge players winning hand in first stage of battle for sporting recognition because brain is a ‘muscle’.

Zia’s Brillant Lead by Frank Stewart

Zia is known for imaginative play; indeed his weakness may be an occasional excess of brilliancy.

Second Hand High by Bill Jacobs

They say that those who ignore history are condemned to repeat it. Players who sat West in the following two deals from...

Be still, my heart by Ron Klinger

If you play Standard American or Acol, you pass partner’s 1-opening at your peril even if you have fewer than five points.

What You Don’t Know About Stayman by Chris Mulley

Hopefully this has shown that there is an opportunity for you to use...

Sure Tricks fade Away by Oswald jacoby

It really doesn't require much skill to get these nine tricks.

Exclusion Keycard Blackwood by Liz Mcgowan

Most Wests were disappointed on this deal. When partner shows some support it seems normal to bid slam, but, unfortunately, it does not make.

Deceptive Play

The deceptive play contained in today's deal is of a recurring type. Its beauty is that it can never be a losing play, but...

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