Source: www.bridgewebs.com/alton The tools used to investigate the possibilities of bidding a slam are relatively straightforward. Conventions such as ‘Blackwood’ or its offspring such as ‘Roman...

Source: www.rpbridge.net One of the most common objectives of declarer is to establish a five-card or longer suit. The suit may be in dummy or...

Source: www.omahabridge.org As a bridge player you are probably acquainted with several of the so-called ‘rules’ of bridge. There are several different kinds so you may...

Dear Jerry, I have heard that an eight-card trump fit that is divided 4-4 is often superior to a 5-3 fit. This makes no...

Source: https://www.andrewrobson.co.uk There are two diametrically opposite defensive strategies against trump contracts. You can lead from shortage and try to make your trumps by trumping; alternatively...

Source: www.bridgewebs.com MUCH BIDDING revolves around trying to locate a trump fit, often a 4-4 fit. Quite why this is so important is not often clearly...

Source: San Diego NABC Bulletin When it comes to watching Zia Mahmood play bridge, you can be certain of one thing: you’re going to have...

Source: “Play Bridge with the Aces” by Ira Corn Mike Lawrence of the aces carned a star award for his play of today’s hand. The...

Source:  The last paragraph of Saturday’s column generated a few queries. When is a 4-4 fit better than a 5-3, and vice versa? The best analysis...

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