July 2022 Bidding contest
Ready for some brainstorming? This bidding contest is going to put your bridge skills severely to the test! Rules of the game Here are 6 deals. You have to find the best…
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When an opponent intervenes over 1NT
One efficient system to deal with an intervention is the Rubensohl convention. This convention essentially comes down to bidding transfers, but one level higher; the three-level. As for the bids up to…
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…
Fourth Suit Forcing for everyone – Practice exercises (Part 2/3)
You have read all of the lesson carefully in Part 1. Start again – you have not retained everything! Are you there now? Test your knowledge now by answering an eight-question quiz.
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All about finessing?
Will you find the solution to this bridge problem created by Philippe Cronier? Take up the challenge now!
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Fourth Suit Forcing for everyone: Lesson (Part 1/3)
Fourth suit forcing falls under the heading of what teachers call “Responder’s rebid”. It is a conventional bidding agreement which is only used in the absence of a satisfactory natural bid. Yet unlike many other conventions, it is a must-have. Here is a summary of it which is both simple and comprehensive, to be read and reread.
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Bridge sponsors under the microscope
Whether they are patrons or partners, brands, sponsors or institutions, all contribute in different ways to the notoriety and modernity of the game, to the point that they have become essential today.…
Sink your boat!
Dealer North. E/W Vul. The bids: Lead: King of Hearts for dummy’s seven, your eight and declarer’s Ace. How many points should your partner have? 17 HCP (North) + 9 HCP (you)…
Play with the Bridge University!
The Bridge University (BU) is the part of the French Bridge Federation (FFB) that is charged with education, youth bridge and research. Besides its well-known publications (« Le Bridge Français », « Bridgez », « Le SEF »…
The correct part-score
In tournaments, it’s very common for a side to bid but not have enough points to reach game. In this case, it’s important to look for the best part-score contract: the one…
« Did I bid badly? »
This Sunday evening, I’m contacted by a new but very talented player from the club of the French girls. It’s easy to see that Marion is very passionate about bridge. I like…