Yearly Archives: 2015

Bridge Road Warriors 2015 #12

You think that's tough, Colin, try playing a four diamond contract in front of 2,000 bridge athletes.

A Franck Multon Defence by Janet de Botton

Pierre Zimmermann, captain of the hugely successful Monaco team, plays with Franck Multon and they are probably the best sponsor/professional partnership in the world.

Confusing the defence 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.

Oxfordshire goes to the First Division by Carles Acero

Sunday March 22, at Oxford Bridge Club was played a decisive match to elucidate which of the two squads, Oxfordshire (local) or Warwickshire (visitors) would rise to the English Bridge Premier League.

Protecting Your Honour by David Lusk

As usual, I seek your comments on a couple of (mis)plays of mine from recent excursions at the bridge table. Photo: Seniors Runners Up - Peter Chan, Richard Brightling, David Hoffman, David Lusk

Bridge & Humor: The Secret

McCoskery’s husband didn’t share her enthusiasm for bridge, so she didn’t talk about it much. Photo: David-Stern-Barry-Rigal-y-Brent-Manley

Magic Pulls Grand Slam Out of Hat by Goren y Sharif

Declare romped home by the simple expedient of increasing five trump winners to six—three ruffs in hand and three high trumps. Photo: Battle of the Century: Culbertson-Lenz match

Conventions: Short Club or Better Minor?

Playing a natural system, a common question arises as to which minor-suit openings to play. Which is better? Better Minor or Short Club? Is there a difference?

Signalling by Mark Horton

While most bridge players have excellent eyesight it’s remarkable how often they ask partner, ‘Didn’t you see my signal?’

Surely a World Record by Zia Mahmood

My fondest folly is finally beaten

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