Technical help
When the opponents bid their final contract directly, without giving any useful indications, finding the opening lead becomes more difficult. But when they show off their technique and “explain” their hands to…
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The price to be paid
This Sunday night, I watched Marjorie play 3 No-TRump on the last deal of a practice match against the team from Poland. She went down in the unluckiest way – even if…
Fourth suit forcing for all
Fourth suit forcing is part of what teachers refer to as “Responder’s second bid”. This is a conventional bid and is therefore only used in the absence of a satisfactory natural bid. But unlike…
An atomic bomb!
Teams match, Dealer West, None Vul. After West opens 1♦ as dealer and your partner doubles for takeout, you respond 1♠ with the following hand as South: After which the auction develops…
Masterclass: Defending Against Suit Contracts
Here is a new Masterclass that is available throughout December just for you! In November there were almost 6,000 participants. How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass is…
A conventional and forcing 2NT after a major suit transfer
In this article, we take a look at the forcing and conventional 2NT after a major-suit transfer over 1NT. One of the situations: 1. Reminders of the classic system and its drawbacks…
No miracle!
Look at the following deal, where you sit South and play a regular Club tournament: Matchpoint pairs. The bidding (Dealer South, None Vul): Lead: ♣K. East follows with the 2 and if…
Overcalling in fourth seat
Sandwiched between the response to the opening and the opening itself, the player in fourth seat can come forward. Bidding in that position has similarities as well as differences with overcalling in…
Bold bidding requires careful play
The mark of a good declarer is to gather information about the defenders hands and consider how the missing cards are placed in order for the contract to succeed. An aggressive 3NT…
New Masterclass: Defending Against No Trump
Here is a new Masterclass that is available throughout November just for you! In October there were more than 8,000 participants. How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass…
Is it pure luck?
This Sunday evening, I discuss a deal with Marjorie. She played it during a training session against the polish girls. Marjorie: “Hi Wilou, look at this deal. I’m really upset! The Polish…