The correct part-score
In tournaments, it’s very common for a side to bid but not have enough points to reach game. In this case, it’s important to look for the best part-score contract: the one…
Funbridge Blog
Read
“Did I bid badly?”
This Sunday evening, I’m contacted by a new but very talented player from the club of the French girls. It’s easy to see that Marion is very passionate about bridge. I like…
“Step by step declarer play: don’t tempt fate!” by Norbert Lébely
In partnership with Bridgerama+ magazine, Funbridge is pleased to give you free access to an article from the last issue. Enjoy! (Click here to print the article). Don’t tempt fate Dealer South.…
The Salso Experience – World Bridge Team Championships
After an interval of more than two years, it was appropriate that the resumption of World Championship play should take place in Salsomaggiore Terme (Italy), a town with a long history of hosting major events that is renowned for the therapeutic and healing properties of its thermal spas. Four world titles were up for grabs, the Bermuda Bowl, the Venice Cup, the d’Orsi Trophy and the Wuhan Cup. In all four events a complete round Robin of 23 matches was followed by a series of knock-out matches, starting with quarterfinals.
Read
The greatest show on Earth – NABC Reno 2022
There is nothing quite like a NABC. Three times a year, cities in North America host a vast array of players, ranging from World Champions to those taking their first exciting steps into the world of tournament bridge. Imagine being a golfer and finding yourself on the first tee with Tiger Woods, or perhaps a tennis player who discovers his first-round opponent is Roger Federer; at the Nationals, you have every chance of playing against the greatest champions!
Read
Developments after 1♦-2♣
For those who don’t systematically open 1NT with a five-card major, the sequence 1♦– 2♣ is a little peculiar, in as much as the opener cannot hold 15-17 HCP and a regular…
All means are good!
In France, they call a player who permanently hands out gifts to his opponents a Santa Claus (Père Noël). When in defence, he will often let a contract through that was supposed…
Tom Drijver’s tournament on 20 March
Meet top bridge player Tom Drijver, your next opponent in the Funbridge Points tournament held on 20 March. To read, click on your language :English versionDutch version English version Every month Tom Drijver will invite you to…
Pit your skills against Philippe Cronier on Sunday 13 March
Philippe Cronier invites you to pit yourself against him in a special Funbridge Points tournament. And since good news never comes alone, if you score higher than the French champion, you’ll get 25 Diamonds!…
Get 14 deals for free every week!
You have used up your credit of deals and you now have to wait 7 days until you can get another 10 deals for free on Funbridge. Quite long, right? ⏱️ Good news!…
NEW! Federation tournaments for beginners
Whatever your bridge level, Funbridge is here to help you make progress. What better way to stay motivated when you are learning bridge than by moving up your official national rankings quickly?…