Three problems about exploring slam, two high-level decisions and a car crash to avoid. Happy reading! Summary The Experts’ answersDeal #1: Expected defence?Deal #2: Two-way shot?Deal #3: Some nice black cardsDeal #4:…
Nowadays, everyone wants to open 1NT even when they have a five-card major. What was forbidden yesterday has become fashionable today. But beware of abuse! E/W Vul. As South, you hold: West…
The person sitting in the South seat is known for producing very few bids. Actually, he passes nearly all the time. Here are eight hands he passed with. Would you have done…
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer East. Love all. The 3♣ bid is a jump cue bid showing a positive hand of 9+ points and a 4-card fit. South shows the strength…
Even if it is less complex than fourth suit forcing, the third suit forcing doesn’t conceal less traps in which many bridge players, even experienced ones, get caught when they are not…
Ready for some brainstorming? This bidding contest is going to put your bridge skills severely to the test! Rules of the game Here are 6 deals. You have to find the best…
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…
Compared to an overcall in seat n°2, the number of points required for an overcall as n°4 is significantly reduced. The consequence is that we have to be all the more careful…
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.…
When you are virtually certain you know what the final contact should be my advice is to bid it immediately. The less you reveal the harder life will be for the defenders.…
During the auction, you often ask your partner questions or his view. But sometimes you must exercise your personal judgment and take your responsibilities. That is the case for the six problems…
