Yearly Archives: 2017

Recurring headaches – part 8 By August Boehm

When might you respond to partner's takeout double with only a three-card suit? Seldom, but not never. For instance,...

Care Reaps a Reward by Ira Corn

Why do some players recognize the correct play only after it is too late? Sometimes it is discovery of the laction of the opponents cards. Many times it's becuase a tempting and good line of play was easily apparent.

A minor-suit fit? Think no-trump By Phillip Alder

You are planning to bid game. However, you know that your side has only a minor-suit fit. How should you continue the auction?

A Bridge Lesson by Jay Becker

Maintaining trump control is the key to most hands played in a suit contract.

Broken suit play is correct By Alan Sontag

There is a well-known principle of suit play when you have a broken trump suit and a broken side suit. This principle is ...

It’s there for all to Count By Charles Goren

If you are a good guesser, four hearts is a simple contract to make once trumps break evenly. If you are not, you have to rely on sound technique to get home.

Better Bridge By R. Rosenblum

Bridge belongs to the bidders — but rarely when both partners are aggressive on the same deal.

Defense Wants Lead in Hand And Draws a Champion Lecture By Easley Blackwood

On the rubber, just before this one, Mr. Abel's partner had been Mr. Champion. The great man's brutal criticism had got Mr. Abel so upset that...

Opening Lead problem By Mike Lawrence

Think about what North and South have shown. South's bidding indicates a big hand with

Recurring headaches – part 7 By August Boehm

To score well playing IMPs versus seasoned competition, one necessary ingredient is to pursue vulnerable games aggressively.

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