Bridge problem: Counting the points
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer North. All vulnerable. Card play Lead: ♣A. East follows with the 4 to the lead and West switches to the ♦10.You try the Queen, East wins…
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A suicide endplay
You have probably heard of a Suicide Squeeze. Playing in a notrump contract, the idea is to break the defensive communications by giving a defender the lead with a choice of only…
The right signal
Summary: 1- Leading from four small after you supported partner2- The lead of an Ace or King after a pre-emptive opening by opponent3 – Which card to play when you know that…
The problem with Hearts
This Sunday, one of the Girls from the France Girl’s Team contacted me at the end of the Channel Trophy(*). I already thought that Garance was going to tell me about the…
Tom Drijver’s Tournament Analysis – December 2023
Did you play Tom Drijver’s tournament in December? Our Funbridge ambassador and Dutch champion shares his top tips with you in this article. Thanks to you, the tournament was a success! You…
Find the mistake
In this article, East-West managed to reach the right contract. One or the orther (or both) has, however, commited bidding errors along the way. Your task is to find these errors. You…
Technical help
When the opponents bid their final contract directly, without giving any useful indications, finding the opening lead becomes more difficult. But when they show off their technique and “explain” their hands to…
January bidding contest
Use all your skills and strategies to overcome this new challenge! Will you be able to identify the most appropriate bids? The principle in three points: Attention, in case of several participations, only…
Bridge problem: Under pressure
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer South. Neither side vulnerable. Card play Lead: ♦ Queen, followed by Jack.How do you plan to continue? In modern bidding, 3NT shows a 4- or 5-card…
Avoid Those Nasty Guesses
We’ve all played contracts that you know can be made provided you guess right. The fate of the contract may depend on a two-way finesse for a queen, a finesse-or-drop guess, deciding…
December Bridge quiz
Is North last bid forcing or non-forcing? Click on “Participate” to submit your answer before 18 December. The winners will receive Diamonds♦️ on Wednesday 27 December! What is the “bridge quiz”? The bridge quiz is a game offered…