The Inferences of Game-Forcing 2-over-1
Game-forcing 2-over-1, which is part of the American standard, is emerging in France where it is given overwhelming support by its champions as it makes sequences more natural. But it imposes changes…
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Bridge and schools are coming to Strasbourg!
From the 3rd to the 17th June, the European Transnational Championships welcome competitors from all over the world. The European Bridge League (EBL) will be running most of the events, which will…
Surprise surprise!
Dealer South, None Vul. In first position, you have opened your balanced 19-count with 1♣: Your partner responds 1♥ and then signs off in 3NT over your 2NT rebid: West chooses to…
However the Cards May Lie
Whether the contract is a lowly 1♥ or a lofty 7♠, it is essential that you make a plan before even playing to trick one. Counting your losers (and double-checking the process…
Your June Exclusive Newsletter
Let’s get June off to a good start! We are pleased to share our Exclusive Newsletter available to Premium and Premium+ subscribers like you. Your June exclusive content June Bridge Quiz Participate…
June Bridge Quiz, answer available!
Sitting in South and considering the presented auction, what would your lead be ? 🤔 Click on “Participate” to submit your answer before 19 June. The winners will receive Diamonds♦️ on Thursday 22…
The 2NT opening and its continuations
Here, Alain Lévy takes stock of the system used by the best French players after a 2NT opening and suggests to us, as he often does, a few extra gadgets of his…
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…
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…