Monthly Archives: November, 2016

Many players commit “suicide” at the bridge table By Phillip Alder

Many players commit "suicide" at the bridge table, killing contracts that should have been kept alive. Here, you reach five diamonds.

Orlando 2016: Day 3

Marion Michielsen and Zia Mahmood win Nail LM Pairs

Significance of a Slam Double

When you play against a good pair and they voluntarily bid a slam, only rarely will they finish with less than eleven tricks. You will, therefore ...

Take All Your Chances, No.1 By Eddie Kantar

You open 1 spade and partner responds 2NT (game-forcing raise). You have confidence in your Blackwood methods and ...

Orlando 2016: Day 2

Eythorsdottir, Becker lead Nail LM Pairs: Hjordis (Disa) Eythorsdottir and R. Jay Becker will start play today in the Nail Life Master with a carryover lead of about a half board on a top of 64.

Muzzy Plays Third Hand High –Some, Usually at Wrong Time By Easley Blackwood

Miss Brash's gambling three no trump bid should have been defeated. The defenders could have won the first five tricks in the heart suit. But Mr. Muzzy ...

A look across the street By Oren Lidor

Angie was upset. She'd been in the auto repair shop for two hours now. She bumped into the car in front of her and ...

Two suited hand poor for defense By Alfred Sheinwold

If you want to know how old a woman is, ask her sister-in-law. If you want to know how good a bridge player is, ask his partner. I asked about George Rapee and got todays hand ...

“So they doubled Stayman: What do I do?” By Billy Miller

When you open the bidding with 1NT, you usually feel confident that your side is going to be in control of the auction. It is true that the opponents have learned to....

2016 South American Ladies Ranking

After the South American Transnational Championship of Medellin 2016 the South American Ranking in the Ladies category continues to be dominated by Brazilian athletes.

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