Counting Hand Maneuvers by Fernando Lema

May 17, 2013 On Thursday 16 in a match training, we shared the table with two Great South American Masters: in West Marcos Toma member...

Bridge By Charles H. Goren

Toledo Blade – 17 Jun 1951 Dealer South Neither Vul A 4 Q 10 7 A K 9 5 A 8 6 2 K J 6 5 9 4 3 J 7 2 K Q...

Peeking over another Shoulder By Phillip Alder

The Prescott Courier – 7 Dic 1992 In 1989, James Kauder wrote a book called “The Bridge Philosopher.” It is an “over the shoulder” book. The reader...

A Gizmo for the Defense! By Billy Miller

The Coolest Gizmos and Gadgets; October 2010 ACBL BRIDGE BULLETIN 59 This column has focused on suggestions for some terrific bidding gizmos and gadgets, especially ones...

Conventions: The Leaping Michaels

Source: THE VILLAGES DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB A convention commonly used over preempts is the Leaping Michaels convention. It is a conventional overcall made in defense to...

Bridge & Humor: A Famous Hand by Steve Becker

This deal occurred at the 1962 Nationals, and at one table the bidding went as shown. Dealer South N/S Vul A K J Q 9 3 9 8...

How does counting shape inform our choices as declarer? By Steve...

DISCOVERY is a powerful strategy. Many successful declarers use discovery well. Discovery means playing side suits and watching for SHOWOUTS. Source: Learning Points  by Steve Moese...

Bridge Tips By Mike Lawrence

Source: http://www.thevillagesdbc.com/ Bridge Tip #1 Rule - With a combined holding of 10 cards in a suit missing the King, the finesse offers a much better chance...

The Lightner Pass by Sartaj Hans

Source: Bridgewinners Oct 6 2013 Tony Nunn & Sartaj Hans The Lightner double is used at the slam level to alert partner for the need of an unusual lead. The...

Test Your Trump Suit Technique By Paul Lavings

Source: APBF January 2017 Newsletter What is the best play on the following trump suits? There are no entry problems, so you may play from either hand at any...

From Marty Sez – Bergen’s Bevy of Bridge Secrets

Source: From Marty Sez – Bergen’s Bevy of Bridge Secrets  Hand Evaluation 100 Honors — Awesome Any suit containing four honors can be bid as though it...

An Instructive Deal by Andrew Robson

Source: THE ANDREW ROBSON BRIDGE CLUB MAGAZINE Autumn 2010 There is much more to discarding than sending a message to partner. You must make sure you...

Squeeze: Pincer Play has Drama by Sam Gordon

The Spokesman-Review – 30 Sep 1936 The squeeze play has many of the earmarks of a drama. It is a plot including detectives, third degree, fall guy,...

A Book on Hand Evaluation Presents Many Useful Ideas

Source: A Book on Hand Evaluation Presents Many Useful Ideas By Alan Truscott Evaluation is a subject usually confined to a few early pages of an...

Bridge, an intellectual sport that appeals to all ages

Bridge has never been a game reserved for seniors. It also seduces young people. In France, there are 2.5 million bridgeurs. And some of its...

Bridge Humor: A Paul Chemla’s Story By Norberto Bocchi

Source: Bocchi & Madala Big Bang Bridge Paul Chemla, Olympic and World Champion, is undoubtedly one of the strongest French players. However, he believes to...

16-22’s Learn Bridge with Andrew Robson

Source: Andrew Robson Event December 19 & 20 / 2017 Where: Westbourne Grove Church Details:  Learn Bridge from scratch with Andrew Robson in two days. No prior knowledge of...

Responding to Negative Double – Gadget by Billy Miller

Source: Responding to Negative Double – Gadget (Billy Miller) The Coolest Gizmos and Gadgets: The magical level The first auction: You open 1 or 1. Left-hand opponent overcalls 1....

“El Firulete” by Ana Roth y Fernando Lema

The “El Firulete” is one of the most known tangos, writen in 1958; its lyrics refers to the tango importance over the new music invasion...