Guilty as charged
A poor contract for North-South, but whose fault is it?
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Take-out double or penalty double?
Is it always very easy to distinguish the difference between a take-out double and a penalty double? We have seen the reasons why we would like to double for penalties and we…
Was it the right decision ?
Libbrecht comments on Isabelle's play against Netherlands. Was it really the right decision?
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Well worth a 100%…
Who said that only grand champions could write bridge articles? A few months ago, Funbridge launched a brand-new format of articles that allow talented players to share their expertise on the deals…
September bidding contest: the results!
Summary The experts’ answersDeal 1: Game of hide-and-seekDeal 2: WaitingDeal 3: But where will that end up?Deal 4: The joys of a Multi 2♦Deal 5: Can we still trust the opponents?Deal 6:…
Problems of interpretation
North-South have reached a very poor contract. As so often, each of the two players considers that his partner is responsible for the accident. And you, what do you think? Problem n°1…
Dominique Fonteneau’s tournament analysis, 24th August 2024
895 of you participated in the monthly Funbridge ambassador tournament on the 24th August 2024. Thanks to you, this tournament was a success. I hope to see even more of you next…
Filling them with fear
Dealer South – non vul. Here is your hand as East: After a long auction, your opponents stopped in game: What have you learned? North made a slam attempt but it was…
September Bidding Contest
Use all your knowledge to take up this challenge! Will you be clever enough to find the most appropriate bids? The principle in three points: Attention, in case of several participations, only your first…
How to successfully double for penalties
The wide-spread of take-out doubles (or negative doubles, support doubles,…) in competitive auctions does not exclude that you double the opponents for penalties – with the ulterior motive of increasing the cost…
Will you find the right path?
You’ll have to take care of your defensive skills by carefully reconstructing the hidden hands. You are South in a teams match and pick up the following hand: The other side gets…