THE SLAM ZONE BLACKWOOD (AND ALL THAT JAZZ) – Part 2
CONTROL BIDDING
Most players are familiar with general HCP guidelines such as:
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48 - APRIL 2024
48 - APRIL 2024
THE SLAM ZONE BLACKWOOD (AND ALL THAT JAZZ) – Part 2
CONTROL BIDDING Most players are familiar with general HCP guidelines such as: Small Slams: 31-33HCP.Grand Slams: 35-37HCP. These are approximate and surely depend on distribution. At No-Trump, you usually need to be towards the high end of the ranges above…
48 - APRIL 2024
Double Dummy
DOUBLE DUMMY PROBLEMS IN THE 21ST CENTURY VOLUME 1, DIFFICULTY RATINGS 1 TO 4 AND A COMPENDIUM OF DOUBLE DUMMY PROBLEMS Hugh Darwen The first of two volumes forming a sequel to the author’s A Compendium of Double Dummy Problems (Master Point…
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SEEING BEYOND THE HORIZON
TEAMS MATCH.DEALER SOUTH, ALL VUL. There is no doubt that the 1NT opening that you choose for your South hand will be reproduced by your opponent at the other table: ♠ K64♥ AQ♦ A542♣ Q1032 The full auction is concise: W N E…
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Mishmash – April 2024
You are practically fluent when it comes to bidding with two hands. But be careful, after intervention, there is a great deal of technical diversity in showing the different types of hands. Ten questions await you, divided into two levels of increasing…
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Bidding after a Pass
North-South have reached a very poor contract. As so often, each of the two players considers that his partner is responsible for the accident. And you, what do you think? This month we will be looking at:Bidding after a Pass.…
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Report – Vanderbilt Cup in Louisville
Vanderbilt Cup in Louisville (Kentucky, États-Unis). Here you are, in the place of American player Mitch Dunitz, in the first round of the prestigious Vanderbilt Cup, held in the USA once a year. Your goal is to win the small…
48 - APRIL 2024
Aces, LOVELY ACES [PART 2]
Last month, we compared the value of hands with Aces to hands with comparable high-card values without Aces. It is generally acknowledged that hands with Aces tend to play better in a suit contract, whilst those with lesser honours are…
48 - APRIL 2024
DUCK OR NO DINNER
If a good declarer plays (to) a King early in the play, they want you as the defender to take your Ace. It follows that you should probably duck. W N E S 1♦ Dble Pass 2♥(*) 3♦ 4♥ (*)…
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A careful defense
THIS MONTH… THIS MONTH, YOU WILL PUT ALL YOUR EFFORTS INTO EXECUTING A CAREFUL BUT VERY ACCESSIBLE DEFENSE. YOU ARE THE DEALER AS SOUTH AND HOLD THE FOLLOWING HAND: ♠ 93♥ K42♦ A654♣ KQ54 You open 1♦, West overcalls 1♥,…
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Misbid this Hand with Me – April 2024
Based on his bestselling trilogy of books, Misplay These Hands with Me, Misdefend These Hands with Me and Misbid These Hands with Me, Mark Horton shows you how to avoid misplaying, misdefending and misbidding hands. Off Line During a major…
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WHAT DO YOU LEAD AS WEST?
1. ♠ AJ864 ♥ QJ10 ♦ 953 ♣ Q6 W N E S 2NT Pass 3NT Discover the right lead ♠6: Even though you have a good quality neutral lead at hand with QJ10 in Hearts, you should give preference to leading from your long suit, Spades,…
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TAKING OVER CONTROL
TEAMS.DEALER SOUTH, N/S VUL. Sitting West you look at an 8-count, which presents itself like this: ♠ A52♥ 10985♦ 2♣ KJ743 The auction of your opponents is a bit complex, so before you decide on your lead, make sure you understand what it reveals:…
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INTERPRET THE signals YOU RECEIVE
IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT TO SEND THE RIGHT SIGNALS AS IT IS TO INTERPRET THE ONES YOU RECEIVE. W N E S 1♣ 1♥ 3NT Lead: ♥2. The 6 from dummy… How do you imagine the continuation? South’s 3NT bid…
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THE POWER OF ACES [PART 2]
In this traditional section of BRIDGERAMA+,we invite you to bid with the partner of your choice. Ready to bid ? West’s hands East’s hands The expert’s eye You have access to this section because your partner has shared this article with…
48 - APRIL 2024
ABTA Provides the Answers
Grand Life Master Patty Tucker was inducted into the ACBL’s Hall of Fame in 2019. For the last several decades she has devoted more time to teaching and developing material for students, experiencing a deep satisfaction in sharing with others…