All about finessing?
Will you find the solution to this bridge problem created by Philippe Cronier? Take up the challenge now!
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Fourth Suit Forcing for everyone: Lesson (Part 1/3)
Fourth suit forcing falls under the heading of what teachers call “Responder’s rebid”. It is a conventional bidding agreement which is only used in the absence of a satisfactory natural bid. Yet unlike many other conventions, it is a must-have. Here is a summary of it which is both simple and comprehensive, to be read and reread.
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Bridge sponsors under the microscope
Whether they are patrons or partners, brands, sponsors or institutions, all contribute in different ways to the notoriety and modernity of the game, to the point that they have become essential today.…
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…
All means are good!
In France, they call a player who permanently hands out gifts to his opponents a Santa Claus (Père Noël). When in defence, he will often let a contract through that was supposed…
Tom Drijver’s tournament on 20 March
Meet top bridge player Tom Drijver, your next opponent in the Funbridge Points tournament held on 20 March. To read, click on your language :English versionDutch version English version Every month Tom Drijver will invite you to…
The art of not touching it
South dealer, All Vul. Lead: Ace of hearts, followed by the king (the ten and the three from East), then the queen, which you ruff when East discards the diamond two. Do…