The Turbo Convention Story By Norberto Bocchi

Source: Bocchi & Madala Big Bang Bridge Since many ask where the TURBO is born I tell you the story of how this convention was...

Piotr Gawrys

Source: 17th EUROPEAN YOUTH BRIDGE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS ( 6-16 July 2000) In the first of a series, we introduce outstanding players who first made their mark in...

Mental Simulation by Justin Lall

Source: Justin Lall Most auctions start with each partner describing their hand to the other until one of them is able to take control. Taking control...

The Importance of the Valet by Dick Cummings

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald – 22 Oct 1989 ACES and kings are jolly good things but today’s column features the important role of an honour card...
Dennis Bilde & Thomas Paske

Taking a Trick Cheaply at a High Cost by John Brown

Source: Winning tricks The Hand: Q J 8 10 5 Q 10 9 7 4 2 K 8 A 10 2 A K 3 2 A J 8 Q 10 3 South played this...

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,...