Take a few steps back and prepare to jump
Teams match, dealer East, all vul. You have just picked up the following hand as East: And it’s your turn to speak. What do you do?A weak 2♠ opening in first seat…
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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…
In her defense, it wasn’t that easy…
This Sunday night, I watched Marjorie play a deal against the girls from Israel. She doubled her opponents in 5♦ and declarer went down. Fortunately, after the lead of a small trump…
Masterclass: Ducking as Declarer
Here is a new Masterclass that is available until 7 July! In May there were almost 5 484 participants. How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass is about… « Ducking…
Secrets of declarer play: elimination and endplay[part 3]
This is the third part of a series of articles. You can find the first two parts on the blog!To read part 1, click here and for part 2, click here. Enjoy…
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…
Masterclass: Suit Blockages
Here is a new Masterclass that is available until 24 May! In February there were almost 6421 participants. How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass is about… ‘Suit…
Masterclass: Eight Ever Nine Never
Here is a new Masterclass that is available throughout February just for you! In February there were almost 4,419 participants. How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass is…
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…
Bridgerama+, the reference magazine on bridge, is getting a makeover!
Every month our Premium+ subscribers receive an email giving access to a new issue of Bridgerama+ (digital version), the magazine that improves your game. This magazine offers articles and exercises by top…
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…