Double Stayman and its consequences
Bridge changes, constantly. Even the most basic convention, Stayman, must evolve in order to adapt to the changes. Now that it is common to open 1NT with a five-card major, you have…
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New Masterclass available!
You are really UNBELIEVABLE! We were hoping to see many of you in the first Masterclass hosted by India Natt in July… There were 8350 participants! So, thank you for your input!…
Milton Work maneuver in international competition
On 27 July was the first day of the U26 Open Pairs in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Qualifications are run over two days followed by the final where the top 18 pairs face…
The grand finale for Team Funbridge in Veldhoven!
After a successful start in Strasbourg, Team Funbridge continues its odyssey in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. On 24-29 July Team Funbridge’s young talents will compete against the most promising bridge players from the…
July bidding contest: the results!
Summary Answers gathered from the expertsDeal 1: Rotating SputnikDeal 2: Pairs SyndromeDeal 3: Not every day is a party!Deal 4: The big plungeDeal 5: A well-protected queenDeal 6: Better to hold than…
Summer Tournament on 24-30 July
The summer season has started! To celebrate the arrival of sunshine, you are invited to take part in our traditional Summer Tournament on 24-30 July. 😍 Come play and try to win…
Match Point Thinking
Who said that only great champions can write bridge articles? Funbridge is launching a brand-new format of article. You, talented players, will be our bridge authors and give your opinion about deals of…
Trust the robot
When the opening lead is made, it is too late to worry about what should have been done in the auction. On this month’s deal, declarer in a Funbridge MP game ended…
Biarritz, the inevitable festival
In early July the Biarritz festival welcomed bridge players from all over France with a special place for Spanish visitors. This big international celebration lasts 10-15 days and is organised by Franck…
3♠ and 3NT relay control bids
In order to reach a good slam in a suit, you have to discover support, quantify your assets, check for controls and finally apply Blackwood. The process of checking follows the showing…