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75 - JULY 2026
75 - JULY 2026
BOTH OPPONENTS BID
Larry Cohen continues his all-encompassing series on Doubles. In the first three months of this series, RHO opened, and we doubled. Usually, we had 12–17 total points and support for the other three suits. Occasionally, we had 18 or more…
75 - JULY 2026
BARBARA’S BRIDGE TIPS
BARBARA’S BRIDGE TIPS Barbara Seagram Whether you have been playing for a while or you’re not very experienced, this book will hel you to move your game up to the next level. The tips cover all aspects of bridge –…
75 - JULY 2026
…Against 4 of a major
1. ♠ 765 ♥ Q1053 ♦ K76♣ A52 W N E S 1♠ Pass 2♠ Pass 3♥ Pass 4♠ Discover the right lead ♠7: Declarer’s plan will certainly be to set up his side suit, Hearts, possibly by ruffing. To counter this plan it is mandatory…
75 - JULY 2026
One hand, seven questions – July 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, none vulnerable: ♠ Q54♥ Q3♦ 86♣ Q109752 For a change, we’ve chosen a hand with…
75 - JULY 2026
Responses to 2-level overcalls
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: responses to 2-level…
75 - JULY 2026
Last stages of the French Cup
Report You are teleported inside the premises of the French Bridge Federation, in the seat of Camille Cros, a talented young player from the Southwest of France. You play the quarterfinals of the French Cup, partnering Eric Bourgeaux. W N…
75 - JULY 2026
TO DUCK… OR NOT
Multiple world champion Sally Brock examines classic problems from match pointed events. Sally: I thought Board 8 was fascinating. You don’t get dealt nine-card suits that often! What did you do East? None Vul. Dealer West East: The bidding was…
75 - JULY 2026
CARELESS DISCARD
There were no fewer than three hands which contained two voids during a recent Dutch tournament – you can goa year without seeing even one (unless you play “ghoulies”). As you can imagine, there were many different results on this…
75 - JULY 2026
European Transnational Championships.
This Sunday I am in Poznan, Poland, for the European Transnational Championships. This is the first time that one of the pairs from my French Girls team participates in a European Women’s Championship. Lise and Maë shone in the qualifiers of the…
75 - JULY 2026
Defence Agency – July 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♥ 1♠ Pass 2♥(*) Pass 4♠ (*) Cue-bid, Spade fit, at least 11…
75 - JULY 2026
COMPETITIVE SITUATIONS
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…
75 - JULY 2026
ABTA Provides the Answers – July 2026
Two problems from the 4th Mavericks Summer National Championships in India. 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…