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After the Winter Games in Alpe d’Huez, the Marit Sveaas tournament in Bodø, the World Youth Transnational Championships in Poland and a festival in Norway, Funbridge is now sending its Junior team to the Pula Festival that will be played from 14th to 21st September!

Another great news coming up on Funbridge! 🥳 We have recently unveiled the launch of Bridge Points that will soon replace Funbridge Points. Bridge Points earned in tournaments will allow you to move up the rankings. (Find out more) Since good news never comes alone, another great feature will be released along with Bridge Points: your level and title will now be displayed in your Funbridge profile! As true reflections of your progress, performance and position in the Bridge Points rankings, this information will be visible to other players anytime. Embark on a journey up to the top of world…

This month we are sharing a bridge problem devised by a real master of the subject. Stimulate your neurones by trying to solve it! Your hand Bidding Dealer South. All vulnerable. North-South hands Lead: King of ♠. How many times have you heard a declarer who had just gone down in his contract complain? “I’ve been really unlucky with the layout of the cards.” Here if South fails to make his contract, his lamentations will be unjustified as he has to find a line of play that will ensure the contract 100% of the time. Solution Sure, when you know…

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 The facts: A catastrophic result and a situation very similar to the one we encountered in this same column in a previous issue. West ruffed the lead of the Club King and quickly amassed ten tricks, while North-South could take thirteen tricks in a Club contract, even though the Grand Slam is unlikely to be bid or even contemplated. Arguments: North: “I thought your Double was for penalty,…