Placing the Lead by John Brown

The instrument of placing the lead is often closely associated with the hold up play, in that the decision of whether or not to...

Partner Robbing Partner of a Tempo-Value by John Brown

Dealer East N/S Vul J 5 10 3 Q J 9 8 6 10 8 7 4 10 4 J 8 7 6 5 K 5 J 9 6 5 A 9 8...

Guess leads to Missplay, Lost Game by Alfred Sheingold

Source Eugene Register-Guard – 18 Nov 1971 The sort of hand shown today is never misplayed by the true experts but is often mishandled by quite successful...

Great Bridge Disasters

Source: 17th European Bridge Team Championships Disasters at the bridge table come in all shapes and sizes and have a habit of striking at the most...

The fourth hand Transfer By Norberto Bocchi

Source: Bocchi & Madala Big Bang Bridge A situation that often occurs is as follows: Opening 1 /  - Pass - 2  / and you,...
Argentine Junior Team 2007

These Hands Really Do Come Up By George Cuppaidge

Source: http://www.qldbridge.com/bulletin/qba/QBAJan08.pdf Some readers may have heard of Jeff Rubens. In his younger days he produced a bridge masterpiece called “Secrets of Winning Bridge.” Anyone who...

USA: Silicon Valley Youth Bridge

Source: Silicon Valley Youth Bridge Inspiring the Next Generation of Bridge Players October 28 (Saturday) Pizza Party FREE Silicon Valley Fall Sectional West Valley Community College, Saratoga Aspiring bridge...

Bridge & Humor: Two Little Old Ladies by Helen Sobel

October 1942,  BY WILLIAM E. McKENNEY America's Card Authority Written for NEA Service Helen Sobel's book entitled "All the Tricks!" is different from any bridge...

Giving Up Losers to Get a Count by Louis Watson

The deal which follows illustrates getting a count at the very end of a hand. The declarer has to give up his losers before...