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…
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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…
The Battle of Atlanta
The NABC, organised by the American Contract Bridge League (ABCL), will be held from 23 November to 3 December. For the occasion, this article will be updated regularly to keep you informed…
Deal analysis – Luc Bellicaud’s Ambassador Tournament – December
For my final tournament of the year, there were 1,500 of you; thank you to all those who participated! Unfortunately, the deals did not go my way and I finished on an…
The Big Series Tournament from 15 to 21 December
Have you been waiting for it? It’s back. The Big Series Tournament returns from 15 to 21 December! Get ready for this great tournament which is organised in 2 phases: the qualifications and the…
Inferences and probabilities
Who said that only great champions can write bridge articles? Funbridge launched a brand-new format of article a few months ago. You, talented players, will be our bridge authors and give your expert opinion…