3rd and 5th leads By Bob Crosby

Source: www.acblunit390.org Over the years there I has been a tug of war between 4th best leads vrs 3rd and 5th. Experts have argued which lead...

Timing is Everything by Eric Kokish

Whether you are playing the stock market or the game of bridge, timing is everything. These series of articles were written by Eric Kokish and...

Mistiming by Hugh Kelsey

In ball games the vital factor that makes the difference between success and failure is a sense of timing. This is the secret behind...

The Impossible 2 Spades by Billy Miller

Source: The Coolest Gizmos and Gadgets; January 2010 ACBL Bridge Bulletin What could be more fun than having a cool gizmo or gadget come up at...

Bridge & Humor: An Incredible Hand By Jay Becker

Ludington Daily News – 5 Mar 1970 South dealer.  Both sides vulnerable. NORTH  Q J 8 7 3 2  10 9 6 5 3 2  9 WEST  4  10 9 6 5 4  Q J...

Need Some Advice: Counting

Source: by James Vogl March 15, 2016 Dear Bridgewinners, After playing for close to ten years I am still hopeless at counting the hand (shape mainly but also points). I...

Bridge Tips By Dr. Harold Schachter

Source: www.fourseasonsbridge.com Over the past several years I have been compiling information and guidelines which, cumulatively, have assisted me in improving my understanding, expertise and enjoyment,...

Win at Bridge by Alan Sontag

Source: The Times-News – 3 Sep 1980 Dealer North N/S Vul 10 5 A J 10 6 2 Q 9 3 A K 2 K 9 9 K 10 8 4 2 J 7 6...

The Law of Total Tricks By BridgeBum

Source:  In bridge, the Law of Total Tricks (or simply "The Law") is a hand evaluation method for competitive auctions. Technically stated, the total number...

The Law of Total Tricks by Jean-Rene Vernes

Source: The Law of Total Tricks is currently the most widely used guideline in competitive bidding situations. Although only fragmentary statistical evidence in support...

The Law of Total Tricks By Larry Cohen

Source:  The LAW of Total Tricks (LOTT)  is a bidding guideline developed by Jean-Rene Vernes.  It helps you to decide how high to compete, using this approximation: With...

Four Card Fits by Bob Crosby

4 card fits with partner are not made for defending low level partials. The 4th card in partners trump suit is too valuable for...

EBU: New TD Forum available

Source: 30 OCT 2017 In response to requests, EBU have established a TD forum where you can ask questions and discuss matters of interest. It...

Access by Tim Bourke

Source: 2014 Canberra the Summer Festival, Bulletin 2 Dealer North E/O Vul Q J 7 8 6 A Q 7 A 9 6 4 2 A K 6 5 4 A K...

An Exercise in Concentration and Attention to Detail by Andrew Kambites

Source: NEWS FROM THE BRIDGE ROOM IN POREC, CROATIA Director's report by Andrew Kambites 1NT: Weak (< or = 14) This hand occurred in the championship pairs qualifying...

The Hand is Quicker than the Eye by Alfred Sheinwold

Source: St. Petersburg Times – 4 Jul 1977 Stage magicians are fond of saying “The hand is quicker than the eye,” but what they really mean is...

France: Neveu-Langlet Junior Champions

Source: FFBridge Junior French Pairs Championship  1. Loïc Neveu-Guillaume Langlet 2. Melic Dufrene - Maxence Fragola-Jarjaille 3. Laure Mommaerts-Clement Mougeart The president of Quai Lyonnais Young Bridgeurs, Loïc Neveu,...

A Long Dummy Suit Shouldn’t be Ignored by C. Goren

Source: Toledo Blade – 11 Dic 1960 Dealer West Neither Vul A K 10 6 9 6 4 3 2 5 2 A 5 8 4 A 10 7 5 A Q 8 K J...

What are some common card combinations that are easy to get...

Source:  Answer Number 1: Chris Topher Chung. There are so many, it's hard to know how to reply to this.  The most important points I can share...

Chile: The 2017 School Tournament

Source: Federacion Chilena de Bridge The 2017 Bridge School Tournament was held at the Santiago Bridge Club facilities. 21 young students competed with: Camila Yáñez...