September Bidding Contest: the results !
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Opener’s “garbage” bid opposite fourth suit forcing
My goal will therefore be to relay the work of bridge experts/researchers and give you my version of what I find. This time, we will examine opener’s “garbage” bid when he finds…
Arm Wrestling
Teams. Dealer South, E/W Vul. As West you are looking at the following hand. After two Passes, North opens 1♦ and your opponents bid as follows: What do you lead? By jumping…
Bridge problem by Jean-Christophe Quantin
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer South. All vulnerable. Lead: ♣K. This very technical sequence was played by an international pair. 2♣ is game-forcing, 3♥ is positive, 3NT shows the ♠ control…
Your September Exclusive Newsletter
The summer heat is giving way to a more studious atmosphere, and our September Newsletter is here to accompany you back to the gaming table. So sit back, get your cards ready and explore our selection of exclusive content reserved for Premium and Premium+ subscribers, including yourself.
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September 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…
A powerful system: Transfer over opener’s jump rebid of 2NT
In the French standard system, when we start 1m-1M-2NT, the other minor elongates responder’s major, but that’s about it. It is possible to go much further in the description of all sorts of hands under the condition of adopting a system that combines transfer and double relay responses. Attention, it requires that you and your partner are on exactly the same page, or you can experience disasters
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Secrets of declarer play: Elimination and endplay [part1]
Let’s focus today on the cases where the endplay is only effective against one of the two players or more effective against one of them. Examples: But of course, we can’t always…
Count your tricks
Many players went wrong on this deal from a Funbridge Teams Tournament. See if you would have done better.
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Bridge problem: There is no use in bidding, you need to play (well)
An illustrious bridge champion and well-known journalist, Jean-Paul Meyer was one of the “greats” of the bridge world. With this bridge problem, rediscover the expertise of a player who left a lasting…
August Bridge Quiz: answer available!
In your opinion, is North last bid forcing or non-forcing? Click on “Participate” to submit your answer before 21 August. The winners will receive Diamonds♦️ on Wednesday 23 August! Take a chance! 🍀…