A conventional and forcing 2NT after a major suit transfer
In this article, we take a look at the forcing and conventional 2NT after a major-suit transfer over 1NT. One of the situations: 1. Reminders of the classic system and its drawbacks…
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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…
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…
France became the first U31 World Champions
The French delegation came to Veldhoven for the second year in a row. But this time, for the World Youth Team Championships. We arrived with high expectations for three of our teams:…
Overcalls in the sandwich seat after a minor opening and the response of 1NT
The aim of this article is to relay the work of bridge experts/researchers and to give you my version. On the menu, sandwich overcalls after a minor opening and a response of 1NT.
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“Did Stella really play badly?”
This Sunday evening, when she gave me the details of a training session, Isabelle told me how her teammate Stella, a little Newbie, misdefended a hand. The latter is sixteen years young…
Transfer responses after opponent doubles our Stayman
I wanted to share with you the innovations in competitive bridge bidding. My goal will therefore be to relay the work of bridge experts/researchers and give you my version of what I…
Bivalent 2NT
After the start 1♠️-2♥️, a 3♥️ rebid remained a catch-all auction in the French system even if some tried to limit the meaning. Our convention will allow us bid more precisely with…
“I admit that is not great…”
This week, I have an appointment with Clothilde, one of the best girls that I train. I impatiently look forward to the debriefing of their first weekend of the Women’s National Division.…
Respond or not to the opening bid with a weak hand
We will look at a problem that has existed since the dawn of time… of bridge: Should you respond to an opening at the one-level with a weak or even very weak…
“What can you deduce from this lead?”
This Sunday evening, it is Lucie who calls me on my phone. She has played online and shows me a very interesting deal. Lucie: “Hi Wilou, in my teams match I played…