
#Deal analysis


Milton Work maneuver in international competition
On 27 July was the first day of the U26 Open Pairs in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Qualifications are run over two days followed by the final where the top 18 pairs face…

India Natt’s tournament held on 18 June: deal analysis

Tom Drijver’s tournament held on 19 February: Video replay and deal analysis
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…

Tom Drijver’s tournament held on 22 January: Video replay and deal analysis
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…

A tale of four Jacks
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…

Bridge problem: On the Way to Glory
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…

3-2 or 4-1?
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?…

Where is the setting trick?
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…

Even Homer Nods…
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…

One hand, six questions. Play with Jérôme and Léo Rombaut!
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…