Funbridge Exclusive newsletter – June 2022
We are happy to share the latest issue of the Funbridge Exclusive Newsletter with you. Enjoy reading it! Let’s start with a big news! For optimal reading comfort, you can now discover…
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Sink your boat!
Dealer North. E/W Vul. The bids: Lead: King of Hearts for dummy’s seven, your eight and declarer’s Ace. How many points should your partner have? 17 HCP (North) + 9 HCP (you)…
Play with the Bridge University!
The Bridge University (BU) is the part of the French Bridge Federation (FFB) that is charged with education, youth bridge and research. Besides its well-known publications (« Le Bridge Français », « Bridgez », « Le SEF »…
When everything seems to be going well…
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). When everything seems to be going well… Dealer south-non vul.…
Everything you need to know about Diamonds
« Diamonds » is the name given to the virtual currency used on Funbridge. Diamonds give you access to: Federation tournaments Play official tournaments licensed by NBOs (ACBL, NBB, EBU …), earn masterpoints and…
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…
« 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.
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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!
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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…