Team Funbridge VS Meli Melo
Strasbourg European Open ended a few days ago. During the event Team Funbridge got the chance to face several renowned players. Among them are Luc Bellicaud, Pierre Schmidt, Stéphane Garcia and Romaric…
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Summer is the perfect time to re-read the great classics… of bridge. The game has always been commented on, carried further, animated by an abundant and inventive literature thanks to which we…
Under the sun…in Antibes!
From the 12th to 21st May, more than three hundred people gathered at the Fort Carré (star-shaped fort) of Antibes Juan-les-Pins to take part in the 73rd version of this mythical festival…
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…
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…