Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Conventions: Puppet Stayman after a 1NT Opener by Justin Lall

Source: Justin Lall Many people, including myself, play the following basic NT structure when they open 1NT: 2– Stayman 2/2– Transfer 2– Clubs 2N- Diamonds 3– ? 3 – 5-5 minors GF 3 – 31(54) 3 –...

Conventions: Jacoby 2NT

Source: ACBL      One of Oswald Jacoby’s best gifts to bridge was the idea of using 2NT as a conventional forcing raise in response to a...

Bid and Play a Deal with Me By Frank Stewart

Source: April 2016 ACBL Bridge Bulletin    In this article, we will bid and play a deal, and you listen in on my thoughts. You won’t agree...

Integrate the Fit Into Evaluation By Phillip Alder

Source: Ludington Daily News – 9 May 2005 When we evaluate the strength of a hand, initially we count high-card points. If we have primarily aces and kings,...

It’s your call! By David Berkowitz

Source: 41st Spring North American Bridge Championships Reno, Nevada March 19-29, 1998 There are always hands that cause problems. Check out this deal from a Vanderbilt...

Help Suit Trials and Short Suit trials

Source: Wikipedia A game try (also called a game trial bid) in the card game of bridge is a bid that shows interest in bidding a game and asks partner to help...

2018 WBF YOTC Solver Problem Nº11 by Ilai Baniri & Fernando...

Discussing some hands of this event with my friend Ilai Baniri (ISR), we decided to consult some hands with friends. I for my side...

Great Bridge Disasters

Source: 17th European Bridge Team Championships Disasters at the bridge table come in all shapes and sizes and have a habit of striking at the most...

When they Redouble by Mike Lawrence

Source:  ACBL A common situation occurs when your partner makes a takeout double and your right-hand opponent redoubles. K Q 7 6 2 Q 7 4...

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