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

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

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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.