When and how to open with a pre-emptive bid?
A new bridge lesson by Michel Bessis.
ReadWhen and how to open with a pre-emptive bid?
To open or not to open?
What is the necessary minimum to open in first or second seat?
Take-out double or penalty double?
Is it always very easy to distinguish the difference between a take-out double and a penalty double? We have seen the reasons why we would like to double for penalties and we…
Game-try doubles, balancing doubles, redoubles
There are numerous doubles that will permit the discovery of a contract - either part-score or game.
How to successfully double for penalties
The wide-spread of take-out doubles (or negative doubles, support doubles,…) in competitive auctions does not exclude that you double the opponents for penalties – with the ulterior motive of increasing the cost…
Playing three No-Trump: Answers to the questions that you certainly ask yourself at some point
We have mentioned the fundamental principles concerning the search for the stoppers that are necessary in order to play 3NT. This article will allow us to deepen your knowledge by giving you…
Bridge problem: Are your troubles over?
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer South. Both vulnerable. North-South hands Lead: Queen of ♠. You have 29 HCP on your side. That would be really silly to go down. How to…
Playing 3 No-Trump when both sides enter the auction
Just because your opponents interfere in the bidding, this does not mean that you should not activey search for a three No-Trump. This month, we will study the principles concerning natural No-Trump…
Three No-Trump: stopper problems
Without a fit in a major on your side it is obviously a No-Trump cvontract that you have to aim at. Do you absolutely have to stop all the suits? And how…
Raises of one of a major openings after a take-out double
The principle of te five-card major system is to find a fit in a major as fast as possible. The current French systme offers a big diversity of fit showing answers, depending on responder's strength and number of trumps.
Raises of one of a major openings after intervention
The principle of the five-card major system is to find a fit in a major as fast as possible. The current French system offers a big diversity of fit showing answers, depending on reposnder's strength and number of Trumps.
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…