Secrets of declarer play
Blocked suits There are three ways of overcoming a blockage the two most common: cashing the blocking honors (=unblocking) and then communicating through another suit (the usual manner) or sacrificing an honor…
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May bidding contest: the results!
Summary Experts’ answersDeal 1: Diamonds or No-trumps?Deal 2: The search for the missing controlDeal 3: The great leapDeal 4: Tangled upDeal 5: Not even frightenedDeal 6: Broken heartWinnersShare your opinion The experts’…
Bridge Problem: A Bad Bid
An illustrious bridge champion and well-known journalist, Jean-Paul Meyer was one of the “greats” of the bridge world. With this bridge problem, rediscover the expertise of a player who left a lasting…
Huge difference
Slams create the biggest swings and sometimes decide the outcome of a match all by themselves. Everything is decided by the bidding and then … the opening lead. When they are not…
Results of BIC World Tour – Oceanie Edition
1,029 players participated in the BIC World Tour – Oceanie Edition! Thanks to you for making this tournament popular and interesting! We hope you had fun playing your games. Congratulations to all…
Lions in Winter
Bridge players from around the world converged on the alpine ski resort of Tignes to compete in the 4th European Winter Games. Even at the end of April conditions are near perfect…
Encounter with Argine
Who said that only great champions can write bridge articles? Funbridge is launching a brand-new format of articles. You, talented players, will be our bridge authors and give your opinion about deals…
Tom Drijver’s tournament held on 7 May: Video replay and deal analysis
Have you played the Tom Drijver Ambassador’s tournament held on May? Whether you have played it or not, watch a video replay of his tournament then enjoy Tom’s tips to improve your…
“Did Stella really play badly?”
This Sunday evening, when she gave me the details of a training session, Isabelle told me how her teammate Stella, a little Newbie, misdefended a hand. The latter is sixteen years young…
Play with Cédric Lorenzini at the game of the good sequence
In each sequence, replace the question marks with the correct calls. The point scale takes into account not only your ability to reach the right contract but also the way you use…