Daily Archives: Feb 21, 2016

Finding Information on the CsbNews

The posts are added to a database, that began with the first issue of the CsbNews in 2012 and it is growing every day...

The Switch Principle By Joe Grue

OK, this week I’m back with a new convention. This convention occurs when our side opens a weak 2-bid in spades.

Slava Cup 2016: The Auken Team is the new Champion

The Auken team beat in the final the Sweden Junior team to finally keep the team Slava Cup 2016. (Sabine AUKEN - Roy WELLAND, Dennis BILDE - Morten BILDE)

Dont Follow rules blindly By Alfred Sheinwold

If you could be a good bridge player by just following general rules, there would be 40 million experts in the United States alone...

Kickback – An Improvement for RKC by Marilyn Hemenway

Anyone who uses Roman Keycard Blackwood (RKC) to investigate slam must have at some time been frustrated when the bidding got too high before they could get stopped.

Ask Jerry: How to make penalty doubles playing Negative Doubles

Dear Jerry, We play negative doubles. I was told opener should strain to reopen the bidding with a double in the following type of auction...Photo: Jerry Helms & Jonathan Steinberg

Conventions: Kamikaze 1NT (Mini NT)

The Kamikaze 1NT was invented by American player John Kierein

Conventions: Meckwell Escapes

Meckwell Escapes comprise an escape system for use after your side has opened 1NT and the opponents have doubled for penalty. They're named for American experts Jeff Meckstroth and Eric Rodwell.

Counting By Steve Moese Part – II

Now we take a closer look where HCP counting can be helpful to finding the right play.

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