Playing at matchpoints, some safety plays are ignored while others are mandatory. This month’s hand demonstrates the necessity of timely
When playing in a seemingly hopeless contract, sometimes a confident declarer with a positive outlook will find his way home. This
Bridge is exciting, whether at the club level or in a national championship. This month’s deal is from Nationals in Washington,
Playing South online, some players found themselves in an untenable five ♦ contract. This month’s hand demonstrates the value of
Bromides and rules of thumb are good starting points when playing the hand. However, these quick fixes do not replace knowledge,
While playing at the ‘local dupe,’ longtime partner Dick Ford found the best line of play to ensure the all-important up-trick
Playing at the ‘local dupe,’ aggressive bidding forced declarer to work hard (think), make good assumptions, and bring home a
This month’s hand demonstrates the ‘never-give-up’ attitude of good players. Playing South online, some players found themselves in an untenable five
Playing and making your contract is not a sure thing. Some declarers playing at the local dupe found a 100-percent
At the Fall Nationals, the prestigious Baze Knockout Championship was won by the Rose Meltzer Team. Ron Smith, former St.