Yearly Archives: 2015

Pietro Bernasconi

Can you see how Bernasconi defeated the game?

A Study in Baker Street

It was, as Holmes had often remarked, a perfect day for the criminal classes. The early morning fog hung thick in the air as the...

Thank you, Pietro! by Zia Mahmood

As I was entering the Grand Palais yesterday, Zia stopped me. "I have a special hand for you from yesterday's round-robin. My thanks go to Pietro Bernasconi for making it.

The Lead’s The Thing by Justin Lall

As declarer, the clue that helps me figure out the hand the most is the opening lead. There is a wealth of reliable information available from it, especially when

Bridge & Humor: Poor and Poor Again

At the 2003 universities bridge festival in Cambridge, Robin Zigmond experienced more than his fair share or poor bridge.

The Plan XVII by Tim Bourke (AUS)

This deal cropped up in a teams match and the auction was the same at both tables, as was the lead: both West players started with the King of Spades.

Just Bridge by Eric Kokish: CueBids

In many cases, cuebids are bids in relatively short suits surprisingly weak holdings. Let's explore together today. Photo: Nick Nickell, Eric Kokish, Sami Kehela

Test Your Planning in Suit Contracts by Paul Lavings

Plan the play in the following 4 spade contracts.

Bridge & Humor: Concentration One Requirement

One thing the bridge expert must have is fantastic concentration. In 'The Fireside Book of Cards," edited by ...

Do you have thirteen fingers? by Gordon Bower

These routine hands are your chance to practice your counting, so that when you face a critical decision at trick two defending a slam, you’ll find it much easier to figure out what to do.

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