Yearly Archives: 2016

To a defender, exploring multiple possibilities means training yourself to construct and examine several potential declarer hands as you plan each defensive campaign.

Lavazza represented by Zia Mahmood, Norberto Bocchi, Giorgio Duboin and Dennis Bilde defeated Russia.

Let's examine two auctions that come up all the time. You probably have never given them much thought because they are so basic. What you may not have realized is that there is a magical quality to these auctions that you may have overlooked.

The matchpoint duplicate players, have a high priority on not only making the contract, but scoring overtricks as well. In fact, it is almost de rigueur to risk your contract for the almighty overtrick(s) if the odds favor taking the chance.

When I teach, I emphasize logic because logical thinking is essential at bridge. Logical thinking really amounts to clear thinking. How does one thought lead directly to the next?

Would you rather try to make 3NT or try to beat it?

In this series, we will look at examples of unusual plays that give off an aura of black magic.

Clues from the Bidding: In the early days of bridge, you were supposed to have a decent hand to open, and even more so to compete once the opponents had opened the bidding.

You are in 4S. West leads the 7H. How should you plan the play?

SECOND Hand Low, like most Rules, has exceptions. Sometimes you have to win your trick or lose it.