Yearly Archives: 2016

2016 South American Open Ranking

After the end of the 66 South American Bridge Championships Medellin 2016, this is the new Open Ranking:

Who Holds the king? By Phillip Alder

When you uncover a good trump fit in an auction where both sides compete, you should apply the Law of Total Tricks.

London Bridge By Charles Goren

During my life I have spent an incredible number of hours getting to bridge games—some of them, I admit, embarrassingly short—but last month I think I broke my record.

Taking Out Insurance By J. Becker

Only rarely does declarer choose a game or slam contract based on a 4-3 trump fit. This is ...

I’lI get so lonesome sometimes By Easley Blackwood

I'lI get so lonesome sometimes, defending these hands all alone," remarked Mr. Champion plaintively. "I'd like to take up some kind of partnership game ...

The Plan XXVIII by Tim Bourke

This deal came up in a teams match and the auction was the same at both tables. Each West began by leading the king of diamonds, asking for count, and continuing with the queen of diamonds.

First Things First by Ira Corn

Barry Crane, producer of the popular television series "Mission Impossible" is one of the leading tournament players in the country.

The Faulty Holdup by Ira Corn

"The grave's a fine and quiet place, but no one there will cash his ace". Can the hand be made, or must it go down to defeat?

Bridge & Humor: My worst trump fit ever

On a cold February evening, my regular partner Kees and I were at our local Bridge club, RKABC in Alkmaar, The Netherlands.

Board One By Steve Gaynor

The Rabbit and the Toucan were discussing modern trends in bidding. “Those Juniors bid on anything these days and they get away with it,” commented the Rabbit.

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