#Deal analysis

The Bridge University (BU) is the part of the French Bridge Federation (FFB) that is charged with education, youth bridge and research. Besides its well-known publications (“Le Bridge Français”, “Bridgez”, “Le SEF”…

This Sunday evening, I’m contacted by a new but very talented player from the club of the French girls. It’s easy to see that Marion is very passionate about bridge. I like…

In France, they call a player who permanently hands out gifts to his opponents a Santa Claus (Père Noël). When in defence, he will often let a contract through that was supposed…

South dealer, All Vul. Lead: Ace of hearts, followed by the king (the ten and the three from East), then the queen, which you ruff when East discards the diamond two. Do…

Closed Room, table 1, last match Your opponent leads the diamond ace and your partner, a member of the fairer sex for whom you have a very weak spot, lays down a…

On sunday nights, i often get back home from a bridge competition that took place that weekend. I relax and I either jubilate or ruminate, depending on how the weekend went. but…

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…

Matchpoint Pairs, Dealer South, All Vul. Lead: ♠K. The two from dummy and the seven from East. Do you win the King of Spades? No, you have to duck it. The suit…