Budapest hosted the 45th International Bridge Festival
Hungary is one of the smallest bridge federations in the EBL but, with their International Festivals in Budapest, they can compete with large federations not only in terms of the size of…
Hungary is one of the smallest bridge federations in the EBL but, with their International Festivals in Budapest, they can compete with large federations not only in terms of the size of…
If the calendar of Florence Bourgeois – Director of Paris Photo and former financial manager who has studied at the École du Louvre – no longer allows her to play bridge with…
We are happy to share the latest issue of the Funbridge Exclusive Newsletter with you. Enjoy reading it! Let’s start with a big news! For optimal reading comfort, you can now discover…
Dealer North. E/W Vul. The bids: Lead: King of Hearts for dummy’s seven, your eight and declarer’s Ace. How many points should your partner have? 17 HCP (North) + 9 HCP (you)…
The Bridge University (BU) is the part of the French Bridge Federation (FFB) that is charged with education, youth bridge and research. Besides its well-known publications (“Le Bridge Français”, “Bridgez”, “Le SEF”…
In tournaments, it’s very common for a side to bid but not have enough points to reach game. In this case, it’s important to look for the best part-score contract: the one…
This Sunday evening, I’m contacted by a new but very talented player from the club of the French girls. It’s easy to see that Marion is very passionate about bridge. I like…
For those who don’t systematically open 1NT with a five-card major, the sequence 1♦– 2♣ is a little peculiar, in as much as the opener cannot hold 15-17 HCP and a regular…
In France, they call a player who permanently hands out gifts to his opponents a Santa Claus (Père Noël). When in defence, he will often let a contract through that was supposed…