How to Lose a Sure Trump Trick by Zia Mahmood

Source: The Guardian Thursday 12 May 2011 One of the most frustrating experiences in bridge is to hold a seemingly sure trump trick – and see...

Winning Play by Fred L. Karpin

Dealer East None Vul Q J 10 8 5 K 3 A J 10 9 8 6 8 7 7 6 3 2 9 5 Q 7 5 4 2 K 9 6...

Integrate the Fit Into Evaluation By Phillip Alder

Source: Ludington Daily News – 9 May 2005 When we evaluate the strength of a hand, initially we count high-card points. If we have primarily aces and kings,...

‘t Onstein Jeugd Toernooi Circuit 2017-2018 by Kees Tammens

In 2016 Monique Melchers stood in the Netherlands at the cradle of a new idea called ‘t Onstein Jeugd Toernooi Circuit. Dutch Juniors that...

The Defensive Surround Play

Source: www.acblunit559.com/ This particular play is a bit obscure and most likely even some of the best players in your club do not understand it.  It’s...

Pairs Tactics by Andrew Robson

Source: Andrew Robson Bridge Club Pass Partner’s Take-out Doubles More Often ONE of the nice things about pairs is that a bottom is only a bottom....
Giovanni's team (FIGB U25) has conquered the third place

The Surrounding Play By Eddie Kantar

Source: ACBL During each day of the NABC, Eddie Kantar, one of the best American bridge authors, explains one bridge hand, for players who want...

2014 Best Bid Deal of the Year – Les Bessis

Source: WBFOfficial

Dennis Bilde Young Gun – Defensive Hand Of The Year

Peter Hollands is a very talented young bridge player who was a grand master at 23 and has represented Australia and Victoria in open...

Hand Evaluation By Oren Lidor

Source: BBO When evaluating your hand, points are not too important. It's distribution and where the points are located. Here are few important points that...