Bridge & Humor

A doctor answers his phone at home on a Friday night.

His colleague says, “We need an eighth player for bridge.”

The doctor replied, “Hold on. I’ll be there ASAP.”

As he was grabbing his coat and keys, his wife asked, “Is it serious?”

“It sure is,” he said. “There are already seven other doctors there!”


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The Hold Up Play

One of the most basic applications of patterns is the hold up play

Fall NABC: Providence 2014; Day 7

Hurd, Lall grab lead in Blue Ribbon Pairs, Bragin, Laken maintain lead in Mini-Blues, Michelin, Rothwarf lead Senior Mixed Pairs

Thinking Bridge: Atlanta NABC 7th Day

Strong eight-card suits with less than opening-bid strength (fewer than 10 HCP) should open four, not three!

(Your Name), Bridge Detective by Eddie Kantar

On the first four problems, partner has bid hearts as a second suit - so you start with a count of the suit in all hands. Place the unseen hearts.

The Elwell Double By Billy Miller

Most players do not have a cool gizmo or gadget to use over auctions by the opponents, such as 1NT-3NT, 2NT-3NT or 1NT-2NT-3NT. You will pass almost every time, and ...

Franck Riehm elected as WBF President

The World Bridge Federation is pleased to announce the...

1st South American Online Mixed Teams Championship

All players belonging to any NBO affiliated to the WBF are welcome!

I Brazilian Online Bridge Festival 2020

Some of the best players in the world are Brazilians, and some of the most enthusiastic players too! Our Brazilian Online Festival has appeal to players of all levels. Your team will play in a friendly but competitive atmosphere, with very well-organized scoring and experienced Directors to ensure a pleasant experience for all.

WBF Robot Tournaments

Come and join the competition through our Providers, BBO, Funbridge and Ourgame, all offering you this great opportunity – we look forward to some challenging tournaments!”

The Endplay

An endplay (also throw-in), in bridge, is a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks.

The Scissors Coup by John Brown

Scissors coup (or, Scissor coup, ) is a type of coup in bridge, so named because it cuts communications between defenders.

World Bridge Federation – Youth

The Championship is open to all players born on or after 1st January 1992 (Juniors & Girls) or born on or after 1st January 1997 (Youngsters) or born on or after 1st January 2002 (Kids) in good standing with their own NBOs.

Prevent a Ruff by Jon Brown

West led his singleton club, which dummy's king won. South read the lead as a singleton.

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