Failure to alert or give an explanation
All bridge players agree about alerting and explaining upon being asked; but opinions are sometimes divided on what we have to alert. We hear and read incorrect assertions on the subject. Should…
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To open or not to open?
What is the necessary minimum to open in first or second seat? (*) we usually say that you must open with 12 HCP or 13 points including re-evaluation for length. The current…
December Bridge Quiz!
Sitting South, based on how the auction starts, what will your next bid be? Click on “Participate” to submit your answer before 15th December. The winners will receive Diamonds♦️ on Wednesday 18th December! What is the “Bridge Quiz”?…
Sitting North, what would your next bid be?
Sitting North, what would your next bid be? See the answers Anna Zareba’s answers This final bid seems to determine the best contract since your partner has at least 6 spades. How…
Would you find the best path ?
This month it is time to take care of your card play technique in a teams match.You are the dealer as south, all vulnerable, and you have the following hand: What would…
National Division: In Jérôme Rombaut’s Mind [Part 1]
The French National Pairs Division 1 was held on 28-29 September and 5-6 October. Jérôme Rombaut participated with his son Léo. In this article, he talks about some of the deals he…
Defence Agency : anticipating to make the right decision
In defense, you must know how to anticipate and guess how the play will unfold to make the right decision… At the right time! Problem 1 Lead: ♣K.The 3 from dummy, the…
Bridge Problem: Necessity Knows No Law
A bridge problem written in 2016 by the late Jean-Christophe Quantin.
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Guilty as charged
A poor contract for North-South, but whose fault is it?
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November 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: Please know that in case of several participations, only…
Secrets of declarer play : elimination and endplay [part 4]
The fourth part of Kerlero's article is here!
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