Caution, Genius at Work: Zia Mahmood by Brian Senior

Source: Asia Pacific Bridge Federation Champioships 2015 bulletins The flamboyant Zia Mahmood is one of the most difficult of modern players to play against, due...

Listening by Tim Bourke (AUS)

Dealer East E/W Vul 6 Q 6 4 2 Q J 9 6 4 A K Q A Q 7 3 A K 8 10 7 2 9 8 6 West North East South Pass 1 Pass 1 1 1NT1 Pass 2 Pass 3NT Pass 3NT End 12-14 West leads...

Surely a World Record by Zia Mahmood

Source: The Guardian Thursday 7 July 2011 I once had the distinction, if that is the right word, of making no tricks at all as declarer...

Rules are Made to be Broken by Oswald jacoby

Source: The Evening Independent – Jun 15, 1964 Dealer North N/S Vul 9 6 4 K 9 4 K Q J 7 2 A 10 10 7 5 2 J 6 3 2 9 4 K...

Come to the European Youth Pairs for FREE

25th January 2018 Who doesn’t want to win a free play’n’stay at the European Youth Pairs Championships and the following junior camp in Opatija, Croatia...

When the quality of the Opposition Makes Things Easier by Patrick...

The Sunday Times International Bridge Pairs was conducted and contested as an invitational pair event, that was sponsored by the London Sunday Times. The field...

A Lead Advice by Oswald & Jim Jacoby

The Milwaukee Journal – 17 Nov 1975 Jim Jacoby was one of the world’s greatest bridge players. He inherited his bridge skill, from his father,...

Blueprint By Tim Bourke (AUS)

Dealer South E/W Vul 5 3 K Q 7 K 8 6 3 K J 8 4 A 7 A 10 5 2 J 10 9 2 A Q 10 West North East South 1 21 22 3 Pass Pass Dbl Pass 3NT Pass Pass At least...

The best of the the bad options

Source: https://skybridgeclub.com/

Complacecy Killed This Cat by Beverly Kraft – Eric Kokish

We've all seen it happen, perhaps to ourselves. A player doubles a contract because he expects to take a number of trump tricks but...

A well played Slam by Bobby Wolff

Source: http://aces.bridgeblogging.com/ Dealer North E/W Vul A 8 6 5 4 A 2 A K 8 6 3 2 K Q J 9 7 5 Q 10 3 Q J 7 5 4 2 9 7 10...

More The Theory of Opening Lead By Krzysztof Martens

Part I: An Extract from The Theory of Opening Lead By Krzysztof Martens High level of opening leading can be achieved solely by means of clear...

The Rule of Fourteen By Phillip Alder

Source: Gadsden Times – 30 Abr 1991 South dealer N/S vulnerable West hand:   Q 10 9   Q 10 9 5  K 7 6  A Q 10 Lead: ??? Defense...

An Extract from The Theory of Opening Lead By Krzysztof Martens

Source: Gold Coast Congress 2016 The Theory of Opening Lead By Krzysztof Martens  Winning defence does not require exceptional skills or knowledge. Mistakes in this element...

Bidding Quiz in Opatija

During the 4th World Youth Open Bridge Championships some players answered this bidding problem.

+1100? No…-790 with Dennis Bilde

During the 1st European Winter Games Mr. Dennis Bilde explained this hand

A Defence Tale by Zia

During the 14th Red Bull World Bridge Series Mr. Zia Mahmmod explained this hand played by his teammates.

A Bridge Lesson by Barry Rigal

During the 14th Red Bull World Bridge Series Mr. Barry Rigal explained this example.

John Kranyak (USA) in Auction

During the World Mind Games Beijing 2014 John Kranyak commented this hand played with his partner Vincent Demuy.

The Lall’s Sacrifice by Justin Lall

During the World Mind Games Beijing 2014 Justin Lall played and commented this hand.