Opponents Bids Give Declarer Tips

The most spectacular innovation at the national contract bridge tournament at Asbury Park in 1939 was the kibitzers gallery… Kibitzers Come Into Their Own at...

Fuengirola 2017: Participants

5th European Universities Bridge Championship Fuengirola, Spain  20-24 September Visit the Official Site PARTICIPANTS Technical University of Munich  Players  Florian Alter  Katharina Brinck  Marie Eggeling  Paul Grunke University of Padova Players  Francesco Chiarandini  Alvaro Gaiotti  Andrea Manganella  Sebastiano...

Fuengirola 2017: Live Results

5th European Universities Bridge Championship Fuengirola, Spain  20-24 September Visit the Official Site Check results online using the link below! http://www.pzbs.pl/wyniki/turnieje/2017/eusa/euc2017_leaderb.html  Follow the action live on the link below! http://www.bridgebase.com/client/current_client/bbo.php

Fuengirola 2017: Photo Album I

5th European Universities Bridge Championship Fuengirola, Spain  20-24 September Visit the Official Site      Click the image to see all the photos

The Opening Ceremony of EUSA Bridge and Chess Championships on local...

5th European Universities Bridge Championship Fuengirola, Spain  20-24 September Visit the Official Site

Puppet Stayman after a 1NT Opener by Justin Lall

Many people, including myself, play the following basic NT structure when they open 1NT: 2– Stayman 2/2– Transfer 2– Clubs 2NT- Diamonds 3– ? 3 – 5-5 minors GF 3 – 31(54) 3 – 13(54) 4–...

What makes a good convention? by Justin Lall

What makes a good convention? There are 4 factors: Frequency – The more it comes up, the better. Simplicity – The easier it is to remember,...

Fuengirola 2017 Opening Ceremony

5th European Universities Bridge Championship Fuengirola, Spain  20-24 September Visit the Official Site The Opening Ceremony of European Universities Bridge and Chess Championships 2017 took place in Hotel...

What Message Should You Send? by Beverly Kraft -Eric Kokish

After a simple auction - 1NT-Pass; 3NT-End, your partner leads the 6. Which card should you play with each of the following holdings, and why? Case...

Purely Elementary my dear Watson

Source: WelshBridge Noviembre 2012… “Purely Elementary my dear Watson” I was recently in Canada on holiday and came across an interesting article written by Steve...

Defensive Strategy: Trump Leads

Source: richmondbridgeassociation.org A lot of misconceptions surround trump leads. Here are the times when it is most attractive to make an opening lead of a trump: ...

The Right Time By Omar Sharif

Gettysburg Times – 30 Ene 2004 Both Vul. North deals. 7 6 3 A K Q 8 2 A Q 10 9 7 10 9 2 5 2 Q J 7 6 4 3 8 6 A...

Coming Down to the Right Size By Omar Sharif

Star-News – 19 Ene 1997 North-South vulnerable. North deals. Q 10 9 2 A K Q 2 A 5 3 2 9 7 5 J 10 9 8 K Q 10 7 6 4 8 J 6...

Gleaning Clues from the Bidding and Play By Omar Sharif

Dealer South All Vul. he full hand was much as we anticipated: K 4 K 8 K 9 7 6 5 A K 3 2 J 9 7 5 Q 3...

Jettison by Omar Sharif & Charles Goren

Toledo Blade – 6 Ago 1986 In nautical terms, to jettison means to throw, cargo overboard in an attempt to save as endangered ship by lightening its...

Establishing a Long Suit Early by Beverly Kraft -Eric Kokish

Establishing a Long Suit Early Often Overcomes Bad Trump Break  by Beverly Kraft -Eric Kokish How would you play the small slam on the lead of the 10? North-South...

Bridge & Humor

Sheryl accompanied Wayne, her bridge partner, to the doctor's office. After his checkup, the doctor called Sheryl into his office alone and says: Wayne is suffering...

Thinking Bridge: SF NABC Second Day

During each day of the NABC (National American) Eddie Kantar, one of the best American bridge writers, analyzes one bridge hand, for players who...

Strip and End Plays Examples By Roy Wilson

Source: http://www.acblunit559.com Here are several examples of how to improve your declarer play by using the Strip and End Play technique. What most players forget is this... You...

Avoid Being End-Played by Zia Mahmood

Every so often, something happens in bridge that at first appears unbelievable. Consider this diamond suit.... Source: The Guardian A K 9 5 3 A J...