Masterclass: When to Draw Trump
Here is a new Masterclass that is available throughout January just for you! In December there were almost 5,986 participants. How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass is…
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Last stop! A look back on the “Bridge Express” tournament from 28 December
Let’s take a look back on “Bridge Express”, a knockout tournament of rare intensity held on 28 December: 30 minutes per match for a total duration of 6 hours and 30 minutes…
2023 Channel Trophy: Off to the Netherlands!
Every year, the weekend before Christmas, the four countries around the Channel reunite for a friendly competition that gathers three categories: the Juniors (team of French youths of under 26 years old),…
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…
January bidding contest
Use all your skills and strategies to overcome this new challenge! Will you be able to identify the most appropriate bids? The principle in three points: Attention, in case of several participations, only…
Bridge problem: Under pressure
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer South. Neither side vulnerable. Card play Lead: ♦ Queen, followed by Jack.How do you plan to continue? In modern bidding, 3NT shows a 4- or 5-card…
Avoid Those Nasty Guesses
We’ve all played contracts that you know can be made provided you guess right. The fate of the contract may depend on a two-way finesse for a queen, a finesse-or-drop guess, deciding…
Clara and Lucrecia Monsegur Cup and Championship of the Argentinian Republic in Buenos Aires, 6-10 December 2023
This year’s Argentinian Championship took place in Buenos Aires right after the Clara and Lucrecia Monsegur Cup in what was a nearly week-long bridge meeting. Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires Clara and Lucrecia…
December Bridge quiz
Is North last bid forcing or non-forcing? Click on “Participate” to submit your answer before 18 December. The winners will receive Diamonds♦️ on Wednesday 27 December! What is the “bridge quiz”? The bridge quiz is a game offered…
Analysis by The Professor – December 2023
1,216 of you were present for December 2023‘s monthly Funbridge tournament: The Professor. Thanks to you, the tournament was a success. I hope to see you return in even greater numbers in…
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…