Foolproof!
Rather than relying only on the friendly break of a given suit to make your contract, you must think about a plan that allows you to make even if it splits badly – and that’s right from the start of the play
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Major suit raises after a take-out double
In modern bridge, the simple raise of opener’s major after a takeout Double was cut in half: the upper range is now shown via a transfer bid, the lower zone with the good old natural simple raise. With the Mixed raise, 2NT and fit-showing jump shifts, a pair now has a colorful range of bids to paint the best contracts!
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Bridge Problem: Persistence Pays
If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. I am sure we were all told this many times when we were young, but the concept can also apply to declarer…
New Masterclass: Defending together
Here is a new Masterclass that is available throughout October just for you! In September there were 6 433 participants. How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass is…
Tom Drijver’s tournament analysis – September 2023
Did you play the Ambassador’s tournament hosted by Tom Drijver on 24 September? Whether yes or no, watch a video replay of his tournament and benefit from Tom’s tips to improve your level!…
Shahzaad Natt’s tournament held in September: deal analysis
Have you played Shahzaad Natt’s tournament in September? Whether you have played it or not, watch a video replay of his tournament and enjoy his tips to improve your level! Here is a summary…
September Bidding Contest: the results !
Find the experts' answers and your ranking!
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Day 3: Close to the goal!
The Vilnius Cup is back for its 2023 edition! To our greatest pleasure, Team Funbridge is participating in this major event. Don't hesitate to come back regularly to this article; we will update it with the first results, highlights of the competition, as well as the initial impressions of our young talents!
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Arm Wrestling
Teams. Dealer South, E/W Vul. As West you are looking at the following hand. After two Passes, North opens 1♦ and your opponents bid as follows: What do you lead? By jumping…
Opener’s “garbage” bid opposite fourth suit forcing
My goal will therefore be to relay the work of bridge experts/researchers and give you my version of what I find. This time, we will examine opener’s “garbage” bid when he finds…
La Baule’s 72nd International Bridge Festival: a nice vintage!
From the 11th to 20th August, several hundred bridge players convened in La Baule to participate in the most well-equipped bridge festival in France. After sunny mornings on the longest beach in…