Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland: 5.8.19

The Mississippi River Heart Hand and the Duke of Cumberland Hand (aka the 007 Moonraker Hand) have been part of

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland: 4.10.19

The spring nationals bridge championships were held in Memphis this year. Many St. Louisans were in attendance, and some acquitted

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland: 3.13.19

When playing at the local dup, your score can depend on the skill level of your opponents. My partner and

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland: 2.13.19

Double game swings are rare no matter what form of bridge you are playing. If you’re playing team (KO or

Bridge with Bland

Bridge With Blind: 11.1.17

Years ago, one of my bridge mentors, the incomparable Roger Lord III, used to say, “Never give up on a

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland: 10.4.17

Rules, rules, rules! In bridge, there’s a rule for every number up to 20 and beyond. Rules are a good

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland: 9.6.17

Congratulations to the winners and participants who make the St. Louis Regional a perennial success. Special kudos to long-time tournament

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland: 6.7.17

Congratulations to all the winners at the recent Unit 143 Sectional Spring Tournament. Special acknowledgment to Tom Oppenheimer for receiving the

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland

While playing at the local dupe, a North/South pair aggressively bid a good 4 ♠ game. Declarer wasted no time in

Bridge with Bland

Bridge with Bland: 1.4.17

Playing at the local duplicate, the North players had a ‘book’ bid to four ♠s. Playing in three No Trump was