Yearly Archives: 2017

Recognizing a dummy reversal By Steve Becker

Probably the most difficult play in bridge to recognize is the dummy reversal. This is primarily because it ...

Bridge play comes naturally

Many players think that only experts can make contracts using a squeeze. Actually, many squeezes "play themselves," emerging without any clever play.

Problems on Conventions By ALAN TRUSCOTT

Some of the most difficult problems for the bridge historian concern allocation of credit for conventions or improved treatments. We know...

In playing a suit at contract By William E. McKenney

In playing a suit at contract, one of the things which a player learns early is that with three top honors in a suit, he should...

Sensational Play By Jay Becker

The nature of the game is such that sensational plays come few and far between, but, when the occasion does arise, one should of course try to meet the challenge.

Artistic player uses imagination By Alfred Sheinwold

If you compare what actually happened with what you hear about a bridge hand from the players, you appreciate the art of story telling. You may also begin to wonder about history books.

TEST YOUR PLAY By Omar Sharif

Do you consider yourself a master of dummy-play technique?

Two Bridge Lessons By Oswald Jacoby

"Cover and honor with an honor" says the old rule. This guide to your defensive play is not entirely reliable.

A Deceptive Play By Oswald & Jim Jacoby

lthough most bridge championships are won by careful, stolid play interspersed with a sprinkling of luck, a very captivating aspect of the game is the opportunity to execute clever coups.

The almost anonymous partner By Charles Goren

The margin of victory was 79 points, so this deal was hardly the crux of the match, but it involved an extremely rare kind of play—a "one-suit squeeze."

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