Find the Lead – April 2026
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72 - APRIL 2026
72 - APRIL 2026
BIDDING BASICS DOUBLES
In his new series Larry Cohen takes an in-depth look at the basic principles of bidding. Direct-seat doubles at the one level The takeout double is the oldest convention in bridge. Soon after the concept of the double was introduced…
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Find the Lead – April 2026
1. ♠ J1043 ♥ Q4♦ 765 ♣ A983 W N E S Pass Pass 1♦ 1NT Pass 2♣ Pass 2♦ Pass 3NT Discover the right lead ♦5: East obviously opened light in third seat, so he must have a solid suit. A Diamond lead is therefore…
72 - APRIL 2026
One hand, seven questions – April 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: ♠ KQ105 ♥ AJ2♦ 8765 ♣ AK 1 Your partner opens 1NT, you bid 2♣ and partner responds 2♦,…
72 - APRIL 2026
High-level competitive bidding
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: High-level competitive bidding. Easy…
72 - APRIL 2026
Mixed Team Trials
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72 - APRIL 2026
CAUGHT SPEEDING
Multiple world champion Sally Brock examines classic problems from match pointed events. Sally: Board 5 was not without interest: N/S Vul. Dealer North West: This wasn’t a great board for us. North opened a weak 2 in Diamonds. Partner doubled –…
72 - APRIL 2026
MISSING THE BOAT
This deal comes from an all-expert high-stakes rubber. The expert South missed the boat, however. North-South vulnerable. O N E S 1♦ 1♥ Pass 4♥ 5♦ 5♥(*) (*) Very marginal – bidding five over five is rarely right. Here 5♦ (which…
72 - APRIL 2026
Bidding Quiz – April 2026
Godefroy de Tessières invites you to test your bidding skills on multiple 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…
72 - APRIL 2026
Half the points
THIS MONTH… THIS MONTH YOU ARE LUCKY TO HOLD HALF THE POINTS OF THE DECK: MAKE THE MOST OF THEM! HERE IS YOUR HAND AS SOUTH: ♠ AJ103 ♥ AJ10 ♦ AQ♣ A852 You open 2NT and your partner bids 3♥. What is your rebid?It is…
72 - APRIL 2026
Misdefend this Hand with Me – April 2026
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. Deflection In a knock out…
72 - APRIL 2026
Defence Agency – April 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 1NT Pass 2♣ Pass 2♠ Pass 4♠ Lead: ♥9. How do you see the…
72 - APRIL 2026
TAKEOUT DOUBLES AT THE ONE-LEVEL
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…
72 - APRIL 2026
ABTA Provides the Answers – April 2026
Two questions from the English Senior Trials. 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…
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