Monthly Archives: February, 2016

Bridge & Humor: The Foblies of Fechter

True stories about Bobby are legion and unforgettable. His wife, Libby, mother of his eight children and who ...

A short introduction to Slawinski-style leads

I hope this article will be of interest to those interested in fine-tuning lead agreements, or curious about this particular style.

What are good opening leads against slam contracts?

Opening leads in general are tough and slams offer even more difficulty in making a good lead, but it is important to

Improve results with a better way to transfer to minor suits after 1NT

I’m going to give you a gift, and it’s not even your birthday! Most players have developed a use for a 2S response after partner opens 1NT...

About Kings and Queens by Bill Jacobs

You really need to know about that king of hearts. The king of the agreed trump suit is almost as good as an ace.

Genetic Diversity

My opponent on one of the hands I played at the club game on Tuesday emailed:

Detecting an Entry By Shepard Barclay

TOP CLASS defensive play includes the ability to detect a probable entry into your partner's hand through some small card which ...

Bridge & Humor: Some Funny Stories

A bumbling bridge player explained to his friend how he planned to improve his game. "Every night when I ...

Stories not worth repeating By Alfred Sheinwold

In a situation of this kind, it is the sheerest folly for a player to tell his story a second time.

Conventions: Some Sohls By Gerben Dirksen

2NT has never been a popular contract, and rightly so. In many situations it does not pay to play 2NT as natural.

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