Monthly Archives: February, 2017

NEC 2017: Jason Hackett, returns home

One of the members of the champion team, Jason Hackett returns home

Nec Bridge Festival 2017

Hackett Repeats as NEC Cup Champion: Paul Hackett, Jason Hackett, Brian Senior, Alex Hydes

Videos: The Best Players tell you….

We hope you enjoy these videos if you have not already done so:

BERMUDA REVISITED By Boye Brogeland

As previously noted, when Boye Brogeland gives you a hand it is a good time to listen.

Defensive Possibilities By Josephine Culbertson

In a high percentage of deals there does not seem to be any effective defense, and when the contract is made, the defenders console each other by

Do Not Ask With Two Losers By Phillip Alder

When you are contemplating a suit slam, singularity a singleton -- means that the opponents can win at most one trick in that suit. More dangerous is a doubleton. If you...

Wrong Card By Easley Blackwood

"Everybody pulls a wrong card now and then," said Mr. Muzzy hotly, when he thought the kibitzers were criticizing him for his hand.

Bridge & Humor: Gene & Jack By Jack Dempsey

Not so long ago I sat behind a friend of mine who was playing a game of bridge. He's rated as one of the stars; plays brilliantly and ...

FantasyLand By Liam Milne

Some contracts look pretty good when the dummy comes down. However, four spades, from the 2016 World Youth Teams Bridge Championships, is not one of them.

IBPA Editorial: February 2017

NBOs should also look to the exemplars of youth bridge, China, Indonesia and Poland, for ideas. Their experience will provide invaluable assistance in how to proceed.

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