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Dealer North, None Vul. You play teams. What would you open with this hand? Your hand counts as a two-suiter, but if you open 1♦ you will have trouble with your rebid…
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“Come on! These were really your two hands?”
This Sunday evening, I receive a flood of messages from my Girls. They played the French Junior Teams Championship. I answer all their questions, but Lucie’s is the one that particularly attracts…
When an opponent intervenes over 1NT
One efficient system to deal with an intervention is the Rubensohl convention. This convention essentially comes down to bidding transfers, but one level higher; the three-level. As for the bids up to…
Discover the mystery Word!
Funbridge has prepared a big challenge for you. Below, you will find a word table to complete, with definitions to help you. There will, of course, be rewards for the best players!…
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…
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”…
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…
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…