Bridge & Humor: According to Culbertson

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Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – 29 Jul 1939 “Dear Mr. Culbertson: The following hand, which I noticed in a recent rubber game, may be interesting to some of your...

Counting Hand Maneuvers by Fernando Lema

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May 17, 2013 On Thursday 16 in a match training, we shared the table with two Great South American Masters: in West Marcos Toma member...

Bridge By Charles H. Goren

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Toledo Blade – 17 Jun 1951 Dealer South Neither Vul A 4 Q 10 7 A K 9 5 A 8 6 2 K J 6 5 9 4 3 J 7 2 K Q...

Peeking over another Shoulder By Phillip Alder

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The Prescott Courier – 7 Dic 1992 In 1989, James Kauder wrote a book called “The Bridge Philosopher.” It is an “over the shoulder” book. The reader...

A Gizmo for the Defense! By Billy Miller

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The Coolest Gizmos and Gadgets; October 2010 ACBL BRIDGE BULLETIN 59 This column has focused on suggestions for some terrific bidding gizmos and gadgets, especially ones...

Conventions: The Leaping Michaels

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Source: THE VILLAGES DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB A convention commonly used over preempts is the Leaping Michaels convention. It is a conventional overcall made in defense to...

Bridge & Humor: A Famous Hand by Steve Becker

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This deal occurred at the 1962 Nationals, and at one table the bidding went as shown. Dealer South N/S Vul A K J Q 9 3 9 8...

How does counting shape inform our choices as declarer? By Steve Moese

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DISCOVERY is a powerful strategy. Many successful declarers use discovery well. Discovery means playing side suits and watching for SHOWOUTS. Source: Learning Points  by Steve Moese...

Bridge Tips By Mike Lawrence

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Source: http://www.thevillagesdbc.com/ Bridge Tip #1 Rule - With a combined holding of 10 cards in a suit missing the King, the finesse offers a much better chance...

The Lightner Pass by Sartaj Hans

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Source: Bridgewinners Oct 6 2013 Tony Nunn & Sartaj Hans The Lightner double is used at the slam level to alert partner for the need of an unusual lead. The...
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