France U16 (2018)

2018 WBF YOTC Solver Problem Nº8 by Ilai Baniri & Fernando Lema

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

How Can You Count on Success? By Phillip Alder

Source: The Daily Reporter – 15 Jul 2003 While sitting at the bridge table, if you do one thing on a regular basis, the game will be much...

2018 WBF YOTC Solver Problem Nº7 by Ilai Baniri & Fernando Lema

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

Congratulations to the the CBO Game Activity Winners!!!

CBO members have shown that playing in daily games and friendly matches is just as important – and just as fun – as competing...

Exploring the Social World of the Mind Sport of Bridge

Source: http://www.worldbridge.org/ The partnership of EBED, UK and Irish Bridge Unions and the University of Stirling have provided funding for a 3 year PhD Studentship (fees...

2018 WBF YOTC Solver Problem Nº6 by Ilai Baniri & Fernando Lema

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

Counting Hands to Take the Quesswork out of Play

Source: The Glasgow Herald – 21 Feb 1968 Counting hands to take the guesswork out of play without much effort. EVERYONE knows that each player is dealt 13...

Do You have Thirteen Fingers? by Gordon Bower

Source: http://taigabridge.net/ Dealer South. N/S Vul Q 9 6 2 3 J 9 8 7 4 A Q J 10 8 7 3 Q 9 6 K K 8 7 6 2   West North East South 1 Pass 1 Pass 1NT Pass 2 End You are West,...

Blame it on Rio

Source: 1999 IBPA Bulletins On this deal from the 1999 Grand National Teams, Flight A, Eric Rodwell described the situation he arrived at as a...

Unblocking Part II by Sam Gordon

Source: The Spokesman-Review – 25 Sep 1936 Click here to read Unblocking Part I Third Unblocking Method Involves Sluffing one Partner’s Lead. 8 7 5 4 2 5 4 Q J 10 A K...