Where is the setting trick?
In France, they call a player who permanently hands out gifts to his opponents a Santa Claus (père noël). When in defense, he will often let a contract through that was supposed…
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Even Homer Nods…
You need to be constantly awake as declarer. Problems are much easier when seen in a book or a magazine, as there is a kindly author tapping you on the shoulder and…
The 2♣️ opening showing any semi-forcing or a game-forcing in Hearts
Is the unpopular 2♦️, game forcing, doomed to disappear soon? Not sure! We can continue to use it together with 2♣️, semi-forcing, in an efficient way, provided that some adjustments are made.…
December 2022 bidding contest: the results!
Three problems about exploring slam, two high-level decisions and a car crash to avoid. Happy reading! Summary The Experts’ answersDeal #1: Expected defence?Deal #2: Two-way shot?Deal #3: Some nice black cardsDeal #4:…
Bridge quiz December 2022: answer available!
Is North’s last bid forcing or non-forcing? 🤔 Answer by 19 December and if you find the right answer, 10 Diamonds♦️ will be credited to your Funbridge account on 21 December! The quiz is over. The good…
One hand, six questions. Play with Jérôme and Léo Rombaut!
Nowadays, everyone wants to open 1NT even when they have a five-card major. What was forbidden yesterday has become fashionable today. But beware of abuse! E/W Vul. As South, you hold: West…
Bridge and politics, games of power
In the beginning was the club. A place where bridge players get together, where they meet before they confront each other. Or, to put it better in the present where players nearly…
Each his own philosophy
The person sitting in the South seat is known for producing very few bids. Actually, he passes nearly all the time. Here are eight hands he passed with. Would you have done…
Overcoming the First Hurdle
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer East. Love all. The 3♣ bid is a jump cue bid showing a positive hand of 9+ points and a 4-card fit. South shows the strength…
Funbridge Exclusive Newsletter – December 2022
We are happy to share the latest issue of the Funbridge Exclusive Newsletter with our Funbridge Premium and Premium+ subscribers. Enjoy reading it! Your exclusive content to start December Bridge quiz December…
The truth about the subject of third suit forcing
Even if it is less complex than fourth suit forcing, the third suit forcing doesn’t conceal less traps in which many bridge players, even experienced ones, get caught when they are not…