Monthly Archives: February, 2016

When to Draw Trumps by Paul Lavings

One of the mysteries of bridge is when you should draw trumps. Yet the answer is so simple. YOU SHOULD DRAW TRUMPS WHEN....

Doubtful Advice By Frank Stewart

We're often told: "Always cover an honor with an honor." Doubtful advice. Experts cover (or not) on a case-by-case basis.

When trumps Break Wrong side suits may be used as “additional trumps”

When trumps break badly, nothing is more effective in averting disaster than a long side suit.

Analyzing Leads & Assigning HCP at Trick One

Opening leads often tell you a lot about the defenders’ hands.

Hand Evaluation By Gordon Bower

Many people have trouble deciding when to raise after partner preempts.

Extending Stayman Convention Scope By James R. Klein

The Stayman convention over one no-trump is a prime example of constructive improvement in scope which accomplishes a great deal more than its primary intention of finding a 4-4 major suit fit.

Cool Hand from the 2012 Bermuda Bowl By Joe Grue

I usually try if possible to follow Meckstroth’s rule of dealing with preempts:

Lederer 2016: England Open Win (Again!)

2016 England Open: Alexander Allfrey, David Bakhshi, Tony Forrester, David Gold, Andrew Robson

Declarer Play: For the Improving Player

South to make 6H (IMPs) Opening lead is SK. Trumps are 2-1.

6th South American Transnational Bridge Festival

This year the South American TransNational Bridge Festival is going to be played in Medellin, Colombia, one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Today we are posting some data and some photos...

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