Elimination and endplay [part 2]
Today we're going to look at cases where the bid is only effective against one of the two players or is more effective against one of them.
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Tom Drijver’s analysis – March 2024
Did you play Tom Drijver's tournament in March? Our Funbridge ambassador and Dutch champion shares his top tips with you in this article.
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A risk with no guarantee
North-South have got to a very bad contract. As is often the case, each of the players thinks that his partner is responsible for the accident. And you: what do you think?…
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
In matchpoint pairs, declarer sometimes has the opportunity to take some risks to get an extra trick.
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A little disingenuous
This Sunday evening, Isabelle tells me about a deal she played during a match France-Poland that took place during the Biarritz winter festival. Garance was reproachful about her Double of 2♥ with…
The Professor’s Analysis – February 2024
1,146 of you took part in the monthly Funbridge tournament “The Professor” of February 2024. Thanks to you, the tournament was a success. I hope to see even more of you in…
Analysis by India Natt – February 2024
Did you play India Natt’s tournament in February? In this article, England’s India Natt shares her top tips with you. Deal 1 A hand where it quickly became apparent that nothing could…
Direct raises of one of a major openings
The principle of the five-cards major system is to find a fit in a major as fast as possible. The current French system offers a bg diversity of fit showing answers, depending…
Don’t lose your head
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer North. All vulnerable. North-South hands Lead: ♠2. East wins with the Ace and returns a ♠. You ruff and play the ♦2 immediately. West, a good…
March 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…
Luc Bellicaud’s Analysis – February 2024
Almost 1,400 of you participated in my second tournament of 2024; thank you for there always being so many of you coming together! Well done to the winner of the tournament, shrisen,…