DEALING WITH PREEMPTS
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52 - AUGUST 2024
52 - AUGUST 2024
Forcing or Non-Forcing?
In this three-part series Larry Cohen explains the difference between bids which are forcing for one round, forcing to game or non-forcing. Due to (constant) student request, I have given in and written about this annoyingly tricky topic. How hard…
52 - AUGUST 2024
Bridge: The Cutting Edge
Bridge: The Cutting Edge Dave Caprera This book examines the application of modern technology to the game of bridge. In particular, it focuses on information science, game theory and mixed strategy solutions, and the assistance of computers, including artificial intelligence.PROFITS…
52 - AUGUST 2024
MY KINGDOM FOR TWO TRICKS!
TEAMS.DEALER SOUTH, N/S VUL. Sitting South, you have accurately described your balanced 23-count: ♠ AK4♥ A32♦ AR6♣ KQ75 You opened 2♣, forcing, and then rebid 2NT after North’s 2♦. Partner then added the third: W N E S 2♣ Pass 2♦ Pass 2NT…
52 - AUGUST 2024
One hand, seven questions – August 2024
This month, you’ll have a single hand and will have to answer a series of questions on a variety of themes, ending with a dummy play. Sitting South, you hold: ♠ KQ107♥ A4♦ AKJ94 ♣ 83 1 What is your opening bid? View solution With…
52 - AUGUST 2024
Third suit forcing,the third round of the bidding and its consequences
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 examine third suit forcing,the third round…
52 - AUGUST 2024
Club Championship, Paris
Final of the Club championships in Paris (teams). You are in the place of Frédéric Brunet, an excellent player accustomed to playing in the national finals of this beautiful competition that is the Club Championship. W N E S A.…
52 - AUGUST 2024
Pre-empts
Bidding on weak hands is dangerous, isn’t it, particularly when your side is vulnerable? Yes, preempters do sometimes get caught for a big penalty, but rarely, and the upside of taking so much bidding space out of the auction can…
52 - AUGUST 2024
Finesses, finesses
“I should have taken the Club finesse”, said declarer ruefully after going down in this 6 Spades. W N E S 1♠ Pass 4NT(1) Pass 5♦(2) Pass 6♠ (1) Roman Keycard Blackwood agreeing Spades.(2) One or four of the five…
52 - AUGUST 2024
A powerhouse
THIS MONTH … THIS MONTH YOU ARE THE DEALER AS NORTH AND YOU HOLD A POWERHOUSE. I WISH YOU INTERESTING HANDS LIKE THIS ONE ALL YEAR ROUND: ♠ 5♥ A63♦ AQ83 ♣ AKQ73 What is your opening bid?You have 19HCP and a good five-card…
52 - AUGUST 2024
Misplay this Hand with Me – August 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. Breaking News Playing in the…
52 - AUGUST 2024
WHAT DO YOU LEAD AS WEST?
1. ♠ J942 ♥ Q543 ♦ K854 ♣ 9 W N E S 1NT Pass 3NT Discover the right lead ♠2: Lead the Spade 2 (fourth best). With more than one four-card suit, leading from the suit with the weaker honor is statistically the best. The…
52 - AUGUST 2024
CUTTING BRIDGES
TEAMS.DEALER SOUTH, NONE VUL. You are sitting East and hold the following hand: ♠ 96♥ 10654♦ Q98♣ QJ109 Your opponents have reached 6 Spades: W N E S 2♣(1) Pass 2♦(2) Pass 3♠ Pass 4♣(3) Pass 4♥(3) Pass 4NT(4) Pass 5♣(5) Pass 5♦(6) Pass…
52 - AUGUST 2024
ESTABLISH A GAME PLAN
JUST LIKE DECLARER, THE DEFENDERS MUST ESTABLISH A GAME PLAN, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE INFORMATION GLEANED FROM THE BIDS AND THE SIGNALS EMITTED DURING THE CARD PLAY. W N E S 2NT Pass 3NT Lead: ♥4. South takes his Ace on the…
52 - AUGUST 2024
DEALING WITH PREEMPTS
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…
52 - AUGUST 2024
ABTA Provides the Answers – August 2024
This month’s questions come from the European and World Junior Championships in Wroclaw, Poland. 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…