Take-out double or penalty double?
Is it always very easy to distinguish the difference between a take-out double and a penalty double? We have seen the reasons why we would like to double for penalties and we…
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Your November Exclusive Newsletter
The Exclusive Newsletter for Premium and Premium+ subscribers has arrived! Discover the content and events we’ve prepared for you to get the new month off to a great start. 🍂 Your exclusive contents…
Secrets of declarer play : elimination and endplay [part 4]
The fourth part of Kerlero's article is here!
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Analysis of Tom Drijver’s tournament – October 2024
Tom Drijver shares his top tips with you.
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October Bridge Quiz
Will you find which hand is the one corresponding to South's bidding?
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Your October Exclusive Newsletter
The Exclusive Newsletter for Premium and Premium+ subscribers has arrived! Discover the content and events we’ve prepared for you to get the new month off to a great start. 🎃 Your exclusive contents…
Was it the right decision ?
Libbrecht comments on Isabelle's play against Netherlands. Was it really the right decision?
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September bidding contest: the results!
Summary The experts’ answersDeal 1: Game of hide-and-seekDeal 2: WaitingDeal 3: But where will that end up?Deal 4: The joys of a Multi 2♦Deal 5: Can we still trust the opponents?Deal 6:…
Problems of interpretation
North-South have reached a very poor contract. As so often, each of the two players considers that his partner is responsible for the accident. And you, what do you think? Problem n°1…
Dominique Fonteneau’s tournament analysis, 24th August 2024
895 of you participated in the monthly Funbridge ambassador tournament on the 24th August 2024. Thanks to you, this tournament was a success. I hope to see even more of you next…
How to successfully double for penalties
The wide-spread of take-out doubles (or negative doubles, support doubles,…) in competitive auctions does not exclude that you double the opponents for penalties – with the ulterior motive of increasing the cost…