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71 - MARCH 2026
71 - MARCH 2026
TWO-OVER-ONE GF [PART 11 AND 12: RESPONDER’S REBID CONTINUED AND SUMMARY]
RESPONDER’S REBID CONTINUED So, back to 1♠-2♥-2♠-3♠. Here, the 3♠ bid guarantees at least three-card support. AND shows extras. With a dead minimum, responder would have “signed off” in 4♠. So, 3♠ could show something like either of these two hands. ♠ K42♥ AQ876 ♦ A2♣ K32 or…
71 - MARCH 2026
WINNING DUPLICATE TACTICS
WINNING DUPLICATE TACTICS David Bird Duplicate bridge is a different game. It’s true that you can get by if you play exactly the same way as you would in a home social game or a team match. Duplicate pairs is…
71 - MARCH 2026
Flip a coin?
At bridge, some decisions can sometimes seem to depend a bit on luck, based on your good or bad inspiration. However, the two options you must choose between are not always equivalent, and certain factors can strongly push you to…
71 - MARCH 2026
One hand, eight questions – March 2026
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: ♠ KQ♥ A106♦ QJ543 ♣ QJ3 1 What is your opening bid? View solution An easy…
71 - MARCH 2026
Blackwood or quantitative?
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: Blackwood or quantitative? Easy…
71 - MARCH 2026
Report – Online Teams
Online Teams Championship (IMPs). Today you are Spanish, taking Pedro Goncalves’ place as a member of the Iberian team. You must find a way to make your small slam. W N E S RAMOS GONCALVES 1♠ Pass 1NT Pass 3♥…
71 - MARCH 2026
A TRICKY SLAM
Multiple world champion Sally Brock examines classic problems from match pointed events. Sally: I thought this was one of the more interesting deals: Dealer North. N/S Vul. East: It was nothing special at our table. North-South had a free run…
71 - MARCH 2026
TWENTY PLUS EIGHTY
Twenty part-scores are rarely worth much. Not so on this deal from Rubber Bridge where NS were +20 below the line. East-West vulnerable. W N E S 1♣ 1♠ 2♣(1) 2♥(2) 4♣(3) Pass(4) Pass Pass (1) Preferable to 1NT with…
71 - MARCH 2026
Bidding Quiz – March 2026
Godefroy de Tessières invites you to test your bidding skills on nine examples with the same theme.
The difficulty increases gradually, but don’t assume that level 1 will be easy or that level 3 will be ‘inaccessible’! Study each sequence and choose the most accurate bid.
71 - MARCH 2026
THE RACE FOR SETTING UP TRICKS AT NO-TRUMP [PART 1]
Making 3 No-Trump is nothing more than taking nine tricks before the defense can cash five of their own. This obvious fact conceals a truth that is quickly forgotten. Identifying the potential for creating tricks is not enough to devise…
71 - MARCH 2026
French Cup
This Sunday, I’m on the sidelines for the last round of the zonal final of the French Cup. I take the opportunity to kibitz Carla and her new Girls partner, Nina. They would have qualified for the national final of…
71 - MARCH 2026
Defence Agency – March 2026
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♠ 2♥ 3♠ 4♥ 4♠ Lead: ♥A. Which card do you play? At trick…
71 - MARCH 2026
2/1 – RESPONDER’S REBID
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…
71 - MARCH 2026
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…