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She is priceless

It’s priceless!

Dealer South, None Vul. Sitting South, you open the following hand 1NT: And North raises to 3NT: West leads the 10 of Spades. And now it’s your turn… Contract: 3NT.Lead: ♠10, the…

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Bridge article step by step

3-2 or 4-1?

Dealer West, All Vul. West starts with the Ace-King-Queen of Clubs, East following with the three, four and Jack, and then switches to the Diamond three… How many winners do you count?…

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Achille's heel bridge article Norbert Lébely

Achilles’ heel

It is very often at trick one that the fate of a contract is decided. So, never let yourself give in to an excess of precipitation at this crucial moment… Teams. Dealer…

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Black mailer bridge article by Norbert Lébely

Black mailer

At first glance, does your contract look lay-down? In that case, double up your attention and prepare for the worst. Teams Dealer South. All Vul. You are South and you hold 23…

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Bridge article 21+1=21

21 + 1 = 21!

A strong hand opposite a weak hand equals big communication problems. That you will have to anticipate … Teams. Dealer East. None Vul. Here is your hand as South: When East opens…

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