Dictionaries define the word "kibitzer" as a spectator at a card game who looks at the players cards over their shoulders. In the world of bridge, an extension of the standard definition has been added.
Mr. New, the avid kibitizer, usually sits on the sidelines, in that position, seeing all four hands, he consistently suggests fine plays which could have been made by the active' players, he is always amazed at how much harder it is to see and execute these plays in actual combat.
During my life I have spent an incredible number of hours getting to bridge games—some of them, I admit, embarrassingly short—but last month I think I broke my record.
I'lI get so lonesome sometimes, defending these hands all alone," remarked Mr. Champion plaintively. "I'd like to take up some kind of partnership game ...
This deal came up in a teams match and the auction was the same at both tables. Each West began by leading the king of diamonds, asking for count, and continuing with the queen of diamonds.
