Bridge problem: The mistake that cost 9,500 euros
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer East. East-West vulnerable. Card play Lead: ♦5. The 2♦ bid guarantees a fit in ♠. In the Cavendish Ladies pairs, the Russian declarer was the only…
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No miracle!
Look at the following deal, where you sit South and play a regular Club tournament: Matchpoint pairs. The bidding (Dealer South, None Vul): Lead: ♣K. East follows with the 2 and if…
Your November Exclusive Newsletter
To get the month of November off to a good start, take a look at our selection of exclusive content reserved for our Premium and Premium+ subscribers, including you. We hope you…
Overcalling in fourth seat
Sandwiched between the response to the opening and the opening itself, the player in fourth seat can come forward. Bidding in that position has similarities as well as differences with overcalling in…
Bold bidding requires careful play
The mark of a good declarer is to gather information about the defenders hands and consider how the missing cards are placed in order for the contract to succeed. An aggressive 3NT…
November Bidding Contest
Use all your skills and strategies to overcome this new challenge! Will you be able to identify the most appropriate bids? The principle in three points: Attention, in case of several participations, only…
Tom Drijver’s Tournament Analysis – October 2023
Did you play Tom Drijver’s tournament in October? Our ambassador and outstanding Dutch player shares his top tips with you in this article. 617 players turned out for Tom Drijver’s monthly tournament.…
Is it pure luck?
This Sunday evening, I discuss a deal with Marjorie. She played it during a training session against the polish girls. Marjorie: “Hi Wilou, look at this deal. I’m really upset! The Polish…
Halloween Tournament on 30 October-5 November
Get ready to be immersed in the dark side of Funbridge! The spooky Halloween tournament is making a comeback from 30 October to 5 November 2023. This tournament promises blood-curdling challenges and…
October Bridge Quiz: the result!
Sitting in South and considering the auction starts as follows, what will your next bid be? Click on “Participate” to submit your answer before 22 October. The winners will receive Diamonds♦️ on Wednesday…
Unusual Suspect
The eternal question for a bridge player… whose fault was it, who is guilty? This new article is dedicated to a domain that is the reason for many discussions at the end…