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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
♠ KQ107
♥ A4
♦ AKJ94
♣ 83
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