Yearly Archives: 2016

Take All Your Chances, No.1 By Eddie Kantar

You open 1 spade and partner responds 2NT (game-forcing raise). You have confidence in your Blackwood methods and ...

Orlando 2016: Day 2

Eythorsdottir, Becker lead Nail LM Pairs: Hjordis (Disa) Eythorsdottir and R. Jay Becker will start play today in the Nail Life Master with a carryover lead of about a half board on a top of 64.

Muzzy Plays Third Hand High –Some, Usually at Wrong Time By Easley Blackwood

Miss Brash's gambling three no trump bid should have been defeated. The defenders could have won the first five tricks in the heart suit. But Mr. Muzzy ...

A look across the street By Oren Lidor

Angie was upset. She'd been in the auto repair shop for two hours now. She bumped into the car in front of her and ...

Two suited hand poor for defense By Alfred Sheinwold

If you want to know how old a woman is, ask her sister-in-law. If you want to know how good a bridge player is, ask his partner. I asked about George Rapee and got todays hand ...

“So they doubled Stayman: What do I do?” By Billy Miller

When you open the bidding with 1NT, you usually feel confident that your side is going to be in control of the auction. It is true that the opponents have learned to....

2016 South American Ladies Ranking

After the South American Transnational Championship of Medellin 2016 the South American Ranking in the Ladies category continues to be dominated by Brazilian athletes.

Splinter Bids By Marty Bergen

Using Standard methods, many players would bid exactly as you and your partner did. However, there is a better way.

Bridge & Humor: A Kibitzer erred…

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.

The Avid Kibitzer By Easley Blackwood

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.

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