The Law of Total Tricks by Jean-Rene Vernes

Source: The Law of Total Tricks is currently the most widely used guideline in competitive bidding situations. Although only fragmentary statistical evidence in support...

The Law of Total Tricks By Larry Cohen

Source:  The LAW of Total Tricks (LOTT)  is a bidding guideline developed by Jean-Rene Vernes.  It helps you to decide how high to compete, using this approximation: With...

Four Card Fits by Bob Crosby

4 card fits with partner are not made for defending low level partials. The 4th card in partners trump suit is too valuable for...

EBU: New TD Forum available

Source: 30 OCT 2017 In response to requests, EBU have established a TD forum where you can ask questions and discuss matters of interest. It...

Access by Tim Bourke

Source: 2014 Canberra the Summer Festival, Bulletin 2 Dealer North E/O Vul Q J 7 8 6 A Q 7 A 9 6 4 2 A K 6 5 4 A K...

An Exercise in Concentration and Attention to Detail by Andrew Kambites

Source: NEWS FROM THE BRIDGE ROOM IN POREC, CROATIA Director's report by Andrew Kambites 1NT: Weak (< or = 14) This hand occurred in the championship pairs qualifying...

The Hand is Quicker than the Eye by Alfred Sheinwold

Source: St. Petersburg Times – 4 Jul 1977 Stage magicians are fond of saying “The hand is quicker than the eye,” but what they really mean is...

France: Neveu-Langlet Junior Champions

Source: FFBridge Junior French Pairs Championship  1. Loïc Neveu-Guillaume Langlet 2. Melic Dufrene - Maxence Fragola-Jarjaille 3. Laure Mommaerts-Clement Mougeart The president of Quai Lyonnais Young Bridgeurs, Loïc Neveu,...

A Long Dummy Suit Shouldn’t be Ignored by C. Goren

Source: Toledo Blade – 11 Dic 1960 Dealer West Neither Vul A K 10 6 9 6 4 3 2 5 2 A 5 8 4 A 10 7 5 A Q 8 K J...

What are some common card combinations that are easy to get wrong?

Source:  Answer Number 1: Chris Topher Chung. There are so many, it's hard to know how to reply to this.  The most important points I can share...