Have you played the Tom Drijver Ambassador’s tournament held on February? Whether you have played it or not, watch a video replay of his tournament then enjoy Tom’s tips to improve your…
Have you played the Tom Drijver Ambassador’s tournament held on January ? Whether you have played it or not, watch a video replay of his tournament then enjoy Tom’s tips to improve…
No one ever seems to pass these days. You have to fight to win every auction. The upside of this aggressive bidding environment is that when you become declarer you are likely…
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer North. Love all. (*) Landy (major two-suiter). Card play Lead: Ace of ♥. First, South only wants to play in 5♦… Constrained and forced by the…
Dealer West, All Vul. West starts with the Ace-King-Queen of Clubs, East following with the three, four and Jack, and then switches to the Diamond three… How many winners do you count?…
In France, they call a player who permanently hands out gifts to his opponents a Santa Claus (père noël). When in defense, he will often let a contract through that was supposed…
You need to be constantly awake as declarer. Problems are much easier when seen in a book or a magazine, as there is a kindly author tapping you on the shoulder and…
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…
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…
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.…
Your hand sitting South Bidding Dealer North. East-West vulnerable. Card play Contract: 3NT. West leads the 10 of Hearts to East’s queen and your king. With good reason, North found his hand…
