Yearly Archives: 2017

The study of card combinations is a project that yields dividends time and time again.

The classic case here is A Q 10 9 6 opposite 8 7 x x. If you want the maximum...

Here is an example of a play known as the obligatory finesse. Needless to say there is no one holding a gun to declarer's head and forcing him to take it. It simply is a play that can win for you and can't cost you a trick if you take it.

The trouble with having all of the defensive high cards in one hand is that you can never get your partner in to lead through strength.

Study only the bidding, the lead and the North-South hands, (place your thumbs over the East-West hand). Then develop a plan of play and compare it with Mike's to see if you would have also earned an award.

Do you see a danger? Here are some things to think about if you're South: How many diamonds does West have?

Good hand evaluation involves a lot more than mechanically counting points.

Rule: When you as a defender have four of declarer’s trumps, you should lead your longest other (non-trump) suit in hopes that declarer is short in that suit.

North opened 3C and East passed. What should South be thinking?

There isn't a good name in English for the end position in today's hand.