Yearly Archives: 2016

The Benefits of Study by Sartaj Hans

At the expert level, most of the problems solved at the table are situations that have been seen before. They might have been...

Bridge & Humor: The Ace of Trumps Runs Away By Victor Mollo

Papa and the Hideous Hog exchanged hostile glances. They had known in their bones that they would cut together, for it wasn't their lucky day.

Experts also make mistakes IV

The mistakes of experts are legendary, but none were more inelegant than this hand from the 1956 European Championship match between Italy and France.

The Vanishing Loser By Omar Sharif

Be careful about suggesting a line of play when you are given a hand with low cards denoted by an 'x'. As this hand shows, those spots can be deceiving.

Finessing the Finesse By Charles Goren

The next time you are faced with a two-way finesse for a missing queen, stop and think. The solution of your problem may be the two-way non-finesse.

The Plan XXII by Tim Bourke

West led the jack of hearts. East took the trick with the ace and returned a heart to declarer’s king.

Experts also make mistakes III

My last two columns have dealt with bridge experts making mistakes. Today's hand is a continuation of that theme.

Video: Summary of Medellin Semifinals 2016 by Mario Chavarria

During the VI South American Transnational Championships 2016, in Medellin, we had the presence of the Master of the Bridge Videos: Mr. Mario Chavarria

Doubleton Leads By Paul Lavings

Leading from honours against suit contracts was considered the norm 30 years ago, but with...

2007 World Wide Bridge Contest, Board 1 By Eric Kokish

With good playing strength and easy rebids, most Norths will open their six-loser hand with

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