Double Stayman and its consequences
Bridge changes, constantly. Even the most basic convention, Stayman, must evolve in order to adapt to the changes. Now that it is common to open 1NT with a five-card major, you have…
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Overcalls in the sandwich seat after a minor opening and the response of 1NT
The aim of this article is to relay the work of bridge experts/researchers and to give you my version. On the menu, sandwich overcalls after a minor opening and a response of 1NT.
July bidding contest: the results!
Summary Answers gathered from the expertsDeal 1: Rotating SputnikDeal 2: Pairs SyndromeDeal 3: Not every day is a party!Deal 4: The big plungeDeal 5: A well-protected queenDeal 6: Better to hold than…
Trust the robot
When the opening lead is made, it is too late to worry about what should have been done in the auction. On this month’s deal, declarer in a Funbridge MP game ended…
Biarritz, the inevitable festival
In early July the Biarritz festival welcomed bridge players from all over France with a special place for Spanish visitors. This big international celebration lasts 10-15 days and is organised by Franck…
3♠ and 3NT relay control bids
In order to reach a good slam in a suit, you have to discover support, quantify your assets, check for controls and finally apply Blackwood. The process of checking follows the showing…
Mishmash
You are praticaly fluent in bidding when it's just you and your partner. But be careful, after pre-emptive action, there is a great deal of technical diversity in showing the different types of hands.
Tom Drijver’s 2 July tournament: video replay and deal analysis
Did you play the Ambassador’s tournament hosted by Tom Drijver on 2 July? Whether yes or no, watch a video replay of his tournament and benefit from Tom’s tips to improve your…
Your July exclusive newsletter!
To accompany you at this very beginning of summer, here is the latest exclusive newsletter available to Premium and Premium+ subscribers like you! Your exclusive content July bidding contest Participate before 19 July…
July Bidding Contest!
Put your skills to the test with this new bidding contest! Will you be able to find the right bids?
Exclusion Blackwood
You want to know your partner’s number of key cards but there is a hitch. You have a void! The ace in the suit will often be useless to you. To get…