Cappelletti over 1NT — part 2

Bridge players like to compete over an opponent’s opening strong 1NT bid when they hold a shapely hand. Last month we explored a method to do this called Cappelletti (also called Hamilton).
How do we act as responder after partner interferes?
Review of how Cappelletti works Here is a review of what partner’s bids mean when she intervenes. Double shows a good hand, either a very strong balanced hand or (better) a hand with a running suit that can be used to defeat 1NT;
2 shows any one suit; 2 showsboth majors; 2 shows… Click Here to continue reading

MAS DEL MISMO AUTOR

Book Review: A Bridge Too Far?

A Bridge Too Far? A first year as a pro By Tom Hanlon with Enda Murphy (Acumen Press, 2007, soft cover, 305 pages)

Bidding 3NT over 3 of a minor By Marty Bergen

If you'd like to bid after an opponent's three-level preempt, think 3NT.

Bridge & Humor: One sees some funny things in Bridge By Dan Howe

The moral: don't think you're the only one in the world that can do weird things at the bridge table.

6th EUROPEAN OPEN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

A 3rd information letter has been released, together with a booklet describing details of the event

A Bridge Lesson by Jay Becker

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

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.

RELACIONADOS

CATEGORIAS POPULARES