Foolproof!
Rather than relying only on the friendly break of a given suit to make your contract, you must think about a plan that allows you to make even if it splits badly – and that’s right from the start of the play
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Major suit raises after a take-out double
In modern bridge, the simple raise of opener’s major after a takeout Double was cut in half: the upper range is now shown via a transfer bid, the lower zone with the good old natural simple raise. With the Mixed raise, 2NT and fit-showing jump shifts, a pair now has a colorful range of bids to paint the best contracts!
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Bridge Problem: Persistence Pays
If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again. I am sure we were all told this many times when we were young, but the concept can also apply to declarer…
New Masterclass: Defending together
Here is a new Masterclass that is available throughout October just for you! In September there were 6 433 participants. How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass is…
Tom Drijver’s tournament analysis – September 2023
Did you play the Ambassador’s tournament hosted by Tom Drijver on 24 September? Whether yes or no, watch a video replay of his tournament and benefit from Tom’s tips to improve your level!…
Shahzaad Natt’s tournament held in September: deal analysis
Have you played Shahzaad Natt’s tournament in September? Whether you have played it or not, watch a video replay of his tournament and enjoy his tips to improve your level! Here is a summary…
September Bidding Contest: the results !
Find the experts' answers and your ranking!
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Opener’s “garbage” bid opposite fourth suit forcing
My goal will therefore be to relay the work of bridge experts/researchers and give you my version of what I find. This time, we will examine opener’s “garbage” bid when he finds…
Arm Wrestling
Teams. Dealer South, E/W Vul. As West you are looking at the following hand. After two Passes, North opens 1♦ and your opponents bid as follows: What do you lead? By jumping…
India Natt’s tournament held on 27 August: deal analysis
Have you played India Natt’s tournament in August? Whether you have played it or not, watch a video replay of her tournament and enjoy her tips to improve your level! The tournament video Here…
Bridge problem by Jean-Christophe Quantin
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer South. All vulnerable. Lead: ♣K. This very technical sequence was played by an international pair. 2♣ is game-forcing, 3♥ is positive, 3NT shows the ♠ control…