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Defensive Strategy: Trump Leads

Source: richmondbridgeassociation.org A lot of misconceptions surround trump leads. Here are the times when it is most attractive to make an opening lead of a trump: ...

The Right Time By Omar Sharif

Gettysburg Times – 30 Ene 2004 Both Vul. North deals. 7 6 3 A K Q 8 2 A Q 10 9 7 10 9 2 5 2 Q J 7 6 4 3 8 6 A...

Coming Down to the Right Size By Omar Sharif

Star-News – 19 Ene 1997 North-South vulnerable. North deals. Q 10 9 2 A K Q 2 A 5 3 2 9 7 5 J 10 9 8 K Q 10 7 6 4 8 J 6...

Gleaning Clues from the Bidding and Play By Omar Sharif

Dealer South All Vul. he full hand was much as we anticipated: K 4 K 8 K 9 7 6 5 A K 3 2 J 9 7 5 Q 3...

Jettison by Omar Sharif & Charles Goren

Toledo Blade – 6 Ago 1986 In nautical terms, to jettison means to throw, cargo overboard in an attempt to save as endangered ship by lightening its...

Establishing a Long Suit Early by Beverly Kraft -Eric Kokish

Establishing a Long Suit Early Often Overcomes Bad Trump Break  by Beverly Kraft -Eric Kokish How would you play the small slam on the lead of the 10? North-South...

Bridge & Humor

Sheryl accompanied Wayne, her bridge partner, to the doctor's office. After his checkup, the doctor called Sheryl into his office alone and says: Wayne is suffering...

Thinking Bridge: SF NABC Second Day

During each day of the NABC (National American) Eddie Kantar, one of the best American bridge writers, analyzes one bridge hand, for players who...

Strip and End Plays Examples By Roy Wilson

Source: http://www.acblunit559.com Here are several examples of how to improve your declarer play by using the Strip and End Play technique. What most players forget is this... You...

Avoid Being End-Played by Zia Mahmood

Every so often, something happens in bridge that at first appears unbelievable. Consider this diamond suit.... Source: The Guardian A K 9 5 3 A J...