Yearly Archives: 2016

When Should you Double a Weak NT? By Steve Robinson

Your RHO opens a 12-14 notrump. Holding Kxx/Kxx/Kxxx/Kxx, I think you would pass. Assuming you're playing penalty doubles of weak notrumps, what are...

Dummy reversal does it By O. Jacoby

South studied the hand before playing a high heart from dummy. The study, such as it was, didn't work out the winning line of play.

Entry management By Frank Stewart

When dummy has few entries, declarer must handle them with care.

Sheinwold on Bridge

The average declarer begins today's clubs by leading dummy's queen. Quite correct if South needs...

The Plan XXV by Tim Bourke

He realised that the main chance of developing the two extra game-going tricks in time was to play hearts for four tricks. If the hearts were 3-3 then any sensible play would have brought in a total of four tricks.

Proper Management of Entries By Charles Goren

Proper management of entries is one of the keys to successful declarer play.

Set Up the Side Suit By Frank Stewart

This week's deals involve the idea of "trump control": preserving enough trumps so you can safely establish and cash your other winners.

Not According to Hoyle II by Robert B. Hutchinson

There is possibly no lead at bridge which causes so many disappointments as the opening lead of a singleton.

Improve your Defence with Andrew Kambites

You are on lead against a no-trump contract. Do you automatically lead the fourth highest of your longest and strongest suit? How about Hand A after this bidding?

Bidding 3NT over 3 of a minor By Marty Bergen

If you'd like to bid after an opponent's three-level preempt, think 3NT.

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