Monthly Archives: January, 2016

Conventions: Bart by Paul Lavings

Now that 2/1 Game Force is becoming more popular it is a good idea to employ conventions that work well with the method. Photo: BART team wins 2011 North American Swiss

Dummy on your left: lead through heft by Bernard Magee

Focus on dummy and your defence will improve: when dummy is on your left, lead through heft.

Mental Workout by Dan Howe

Apparently some people really covet mental exercise, popular opinion to the contrary.

The Secret Weapon by Jay Becker

Let's say you're declarer at six spades and West leads the ten of hearts.

Analitycal Power par Excellence by Phillip Alder

The best declarers anticipate bad breaks and plan how to overcome them.

Bridge Road Warriors 2016: Winter Edition #1

The beginning of our 6 weeks on the road comes complete with a sudden and heavy snow, coupled with high winds and ultra low temperatures.

Bridge & Humor: Gratz Scott’s Stories by Ely Culbertson

It is possible that Gratz Scott's untimely death was hastened by the following harrowing experience:

A Sickening Reality For Mr. Syker

Mr. Pigeon, sitting West for a change, made a takeout double of Mr. Syker's opening bid on board seven in the special winner's game, then sat back expectantly to hear his partner's response

Bridge & Humor: At the Feet of the Master by Dick Atkinson

My uncle Baron von Muncchausen, has a truly encyclopaedic knowledge of the game of bridge, coupled with a flair bordering on clairvoyance in the play of the cards and,...

Good Habits Save Efforts by Alfred Sheinwold

Good habits will save you time and effort, but do not stop to think, relying on your habits.

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