Yearly Archives: 2016

Have You Discussed? by Brent Manley

It’s important to discuss certain aspects of bidding with your partner. Here’s an example: Your right-hand opponent opens...

Card Play Technique: The Ruffing Finesse

A ruffing finesse occurs when declarer holds a sequence in one hand and a void in the other.

Bridge & Humor: Allan Stauber’s Anecdote

Mike Smolen (Smolen Convention) often was my partner, and sometimes his convention would lead to strange results.

2nd USBF Jr/Pro Charity Exhibition Match by Lindsey Weinger

The 2nd USBF Jr/Pro Charity Exhibition Match; Sunday January 31st at 4PM EST exclusively on Bridge Base Online Vugraph.

Two Argentinians in Australia

The title came to my mind when I started to kibitz in BBO the argentine partnership: Agustin Madala -Alejandro Bianchedi playing the NOT QF in Australia, for the Lavazza team.

Simple Stayman with 5-4 in the Majors & Game Force

Partner opens 1NT and you have 5-4 or 4-5 in the majors with enough values for game. How do you treat such hands?

Common Errors and How to Avoid Them

COVERING (OR FAILING TO COVER) HONORS

Barry’s Bridge Problems

Today’s deal is all about counting.

Writer bridges Bridge to Stories by Phillip Alder

Perhaps my biggest regret is that I never met P.G. Wodehouse. He was a writer without equal, and a bridge player.

Slam Made in Void Suit

One of the most fascinating articles I have ever read on bridge is Richard L. Frey's "The First Contract Man," in the October issue of "Popular Bridge.

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