ABTA Provides the Answers - May 2024

Bridge with Larry Cohen

49 - MAY 2024

THE SLAM ZONE BLACKWOOD (AND ALL THAT JAZZ) – Part 3

Larry Cohen

With Larry Cohen taking a well-earned break this month we look at a way of asking for keycards when you are contemplating a minor suit slam. Minorwood Applied correctly Blackwood is one of the most useful conventions when it comes…

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In the spotlight

49 - MAY 2024

TWELVE IMPORTANT BRIDGE LESSONS

L'équipe Bridgerama

TWELVE IMPORTANT BRIDGE LESSONS ON DECLARER PLAY David Bird The instructive material in this book is presented in a novel way, as if the author is delivering a seriesof bridge lessons to a small group of enthusiasts. Occasionally, members of…

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Step by step Declarer play

49 - MAY 2024

GET OUT YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE

Norbert Lébely

TEAMS.DEALER SOUTH, ALL VUL. Sitting South, you just opened 1NT with your semi-balanced hand of 17HL: ♠ AQ♥ K87♦ AK543♣ 653 The auction gets off to a flying start: W N E S 1NT Pass 2♠(1) Pass 3♣ Pass 4♣(2) Pass 4♦(3) Pass 4♥(3)…

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Play with Jérôme & Léo Rombaut

49 - MAY 2024

Wrong Hand – May 2024

Jérome et Léo Rombaut

Each suggested North hand has either twelve or fourteen cards. Among the three suggestions, you have to choose the right card to add or to take away. Correct answers to level 1 questions are worth 4 points, those at level 2 give 6 points. Level 1 Count 4…

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Whose fault is it?

49 - MAY 2024

Balancing actions.

Alain Lévy

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: Balancing actions. Easy.…

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The example of the champions

49 - MAY 2024

Report – Club teams championship final

Nicolas Lhuissier

A deal from the Club teams championship final of the committee Val de Seine, near Paris. You opted for careful bidding, and you did well to do so. But do not rest on your laurels, you now have to make…

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Sharpen your system

49 - MAY 2024

DOUBLES [PART 1]

Marc Smith

Conventional uses for “Double” have proliferated enormously in recent times. Some thirty years ago, all doubles were for penalties. Then along came the lead-directing double, closely followed by the negative double and the responsive double. Nowadays, virtually all doubles, particularly…

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The Robson Touch

49 - MAY 2024

Nurturing the 9

Andrew Robson

This 3 No-Trump from a world youth bridge championship under 21’s defeated most declarers. However, count your winners and you are well-placed to succeed. W N E S 1♠ Pass 1NT Pass 3NT(*) (*) 3♦ is possible but would suggest a…

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The Sunday Night Question

49 - MAY 2024

a small feat narrowly missed

Wilfried Libbrecht

This Sunday, “my” Girls were eliminated from the Coupe de France (French Cup). They had fielded an all-girls team and narrowly lost (3 IMPs) to a very good team, with players who are regulars in the National Division 2. So they missed…

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Matchpoint Pairs

49 - MAY 2024

FLIP A COIN?

Robert Eskinazi

The previous article dealt with the search for the extra trick in a very comfortable situation, where the contract being played could not be jeopardized. But declarer does not always have such peace of mind and sometimes has to ask…

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Step by step in defense

49 - MAY 2024

DON’T THROW IN THE SPONGE!

Norbert Lébely

TEAMS.DEALER SOUTH – E/W VUL. Sitting West, you pick up a hand that you would open if you had the opportunity: ♠ A432♥ AKJ2♦ 976♣ 65 However, since South opens 2NT before you, you pass without revealing your strength: W N E S 2NT…

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Defence Agency

49 - MAY 2024

DON’T LET YOURSELF BE DISTRACTED

Vincent Gallais

DON’T LET YOURSELF BE DISTRACTED DURING THE FIRST FEW TRICKS, THAT’S WHEN EVERYTHING IS DECIDED! W N E S 1NT Pass 2♣ Pass 2♦ Pass 3NT Lead: ♥7. Declarer wins your Jack with the King before crossing to dummy with the Diamond…

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Let's bid partner!

49 - MAY 2024

SUPPORT DOUBLES

Pete Hollands

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…

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ABTA provides the answers

49 - MAY 2024

ABTA Provides the Answers – May 2024

Patty Tucker

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…

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ABTA Provides the Answers – May 2024

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