Monthly Archives: February, 2016

Playing the Odds

When you're declaring a bridge hand, it's beneficial to know some simple odds about the chances for favorable suit breaks and finesses.

If God Gives You Spades

Spades is the Boss Suit because it outranks the other suits in the bidding. You are more likely to be able to

Education: bridge as an educational tool

Teachers use the card game to strengthen students' concentration. The TV News; France 3, visited classes where bridge is taught.

Some New Ideas For Puppet Stayman

Finally here's a very simple modern version of Puppet Stayman that's probably the best of the three.

Deductive Reasoning By Frank Stewart

"I never pay any income tax, Watson," Sherlock Holmes said. "I make too many brilliant deductions."

Seeing through cards By Oren Lidor

How are clubs divided?; How are hearts divided?; How are spades divided?

It’s got to be the most bizarre news story of the year

It’s got to be the most bizarre news story of the year: last week, no fewer than 50 Thai police officers burst into a bridge club in Pattaya

When NOT to Cash Tricks

Here’s a defensive tip that will save you tons of matchpoints if you are willing to apply it:

Forcing Bids after a Takeout Double

What below game sequences are forcing after you make a takeout double? RHO opens...

Rebids by Opener by Ted Horning

Certain techniques, while having some clear advantages, can also be a liability at times.

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