Yearly Archives: 2016

Timing and Entries

When partner puts down dummy, the first things you should do (after thanking him, even if his hand really sucks) are:

The Saga Continues: EBL Investigation Developments

The investigating committee of the EBL has completed its examination of material relating of the partnerships of Fisher-Schwartz (Israel), Fantoni-Nunes (Monaco) and Piekarek-Smirnov (Germany).

Playing in a 4-3 Fit By Jim Diebel

In past articles, I have been promoting the advantages of raising Partner’s 1st response of 1 in a major with only 3 card support assuming you (Opener) have...

Should I open 1 no trump with a 5-card major? By Larry Cohen

Let me start by saying, that there is no "right" answer (which is probably why it keeps getting asked). All you can ask for is an opinion.

What to lead By Susanna Gross

Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking, and canvassing opinion, about what to lead from AKxxx (or AK10xx) against no trump contracts.

Using a Side Suit to Control Trumps By PHILLIP ALDER

If you asked bridge aficionados to name the three greatest players of all time, Benito Garozzo would be on almost everyone’s list.

Bidding Nine By Frank Stewart

The laws of bridge prohibit bids of more than seven (though I once...

Diamonds are a Bridge Player’s best friend

If you ask me what is the most neglected suit in bridge my answer is Diamonds.

“PASS” is the Word By Oren Lidor

One day an ad caught his eye in the Bridge magazine: "Last chance! A Bridge cruise to Iceland and the Norwegian fjords! Book now!"

Dummy Reversal Examples By Roy Wilson

Below are several examples of how to execute a dummy reversal.

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