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65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
Two-Over-One GF – Part 5
Part 5: MORE RESPONSES TO 1-LEVEL OPENINGS (1♦, 1♦, 1♠) Larry Cohen continues his series about the most popular bidding system, this month examining more responses to 1-level opening bids. Last month we started to examine when we are in…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
IT’S A KNOCKOUT!
IT’S A KNOCKOUT! Ben Norton You have reached the final of your country’s most prestigious knockout Teams event, but the toughest test is yet to come. You are up against the usual suspects, a top-class side with whom you have…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
At the crossroads
TEAMS.DEALER NORTH, N/S VUL As East, you pick up a balanced 11-count: ♠ Q7♥ J954♦ KQ2♣ K1086 North passes in first position. You do the same and your opponents quickly reach 3 No-Trump: W N E S Pass Pass 1♠ Pass 2♦(*) Pass 3NT…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
One hand, seven questions – September 2025
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. You hold as South: ♠ A1082 ♥ K8♦ Q4♣ KQ864 1 How do you open that hand? View solution…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
Developments after a strong opening
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:Developments after a strong…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
Bermuda Bowl 2025
Bermuda Bowl (World Open Teams Championships), quarter-finals. You find yourself in the head of Geert Arts, a member of the Belgian team which has qualified for the quarter-finals of this prestigious competition that brings together the world’s best players. You…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
TO DUCK… OR NOT
Multiple world champion Sally Brock examines classic problems from match pointed events. Sally: How did the play go on Board 16? East-West Vul. Dealer West. West: Not one of our best boards! We were playing a weak No-Trump, so I…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
RULES SCHMOOLS
If a defender always played second-hand low on a low card, he would be right about 80 per cent of the time. It makes sense, therefore, for an experienced player to follow the practice. The more you play, however, the…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
National Final of the ladies’ second league
This Sunday, I am talking to Leila, who has just finished her first National Final of the ladies’ second league. She took third place with her team of friends from the group of French youth, just behind her mom and…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
DON’T PLAYAGAINST THE PROBABILITIES
Have a look at the following deal, where you play as West in a Club game: Dealer West, None Vul. The bidding: W N E S 2NT Pass 3NT North leads the Spade 5, and your partner lays down his cards.…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
COMBINING YOUR CHANCES [PART 2]
Suit contracts offer many opportunities for declarer to combine his chances. Remember that a declarer who cannot afford giving up the lead to the defense must start with so-called “risk-free” maneuvers, i.e. those where there is no risk of losing…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
TWO BIRDS-ONE STONE 3NT
It must be admitted that certain auction situations give rise to virtually insoluble problems. The solution? The use of an agreement such as the one described in this article. Let’s have a look at the situation. Your partner, sitting North,…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
YOU SPEND HALF OF YOUR TIME DEFENDING
DURING YOUR BRIDGE CAREER, YOU SPEND HALF OF YOUR TIME DEFENDING. MAKE USE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PERFECT YOUR SKILLS IN THAT AREA! W N E S 1♣ Pass 1♦ Pass 1♥ Pass 2♦ Pass 3NT Lead: ♦K.South wins the third…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
A VISIT TO THE SPINGOLD
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…
65 - SEPTEMBER 2025
ABTA Provides the Answers – September 2025
Two questions from the ACBL Summer Nationals in Philadelphia. 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…