Bridge with Bland

  • Bridge with Bland: 1.8.20 January 6th, 20200 Comments

    “Wow, this has been the most boring day. I’ve held no cards at all.” How many times have we heard that statement from partners, opponents or even ourselves? One of my favorite …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 12.4.19 December 3rd, 20190 Comments

    Defense is hard, really hard. The rub on bridge is, “The more you know, the harder it is.” Defense supports this premise. This month’s hand is a good example.
    vul: East/West
    dealer: …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 11.6.19 November 4th, 20190 Comments

    Playing the odds at blackjack or craps is the best strategy for possibly winning at the casino. Playing the odds at bridge garners even better results. What are the best bets with this …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 9.11.19 September 9th, 20190 Comments

    The St. Louis Gateway Regionals were held in August. The tournament was well-attended and even attracted some international experts. Many District 8 and Unit 143 players acquitted …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 8.14.19 August 12th, 20190 Comments

    Last month everyone was asking, “Do you remember where you were 50 years ago when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon?” Rocket scientist Rod Van Wyk of the American Contract Bridge …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 7.10.19 July 8th, 20190 Comments

    Do your finesses always fail? In a vacuum, finesses are 50/50. At the table, we can increase those odds to a favorable percentage, even 100%. This month’s hand demonstrates how hard work …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 6.5.19 June 3rd, 20190 Comments

    Little victories abound in our daily lives and keep us upbeat. Good plays, which are the little victories of bridge, keep us playing time after time. Squeezes (sometimes obscure, sometimes …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 5.8.19 May 6th, 20190 Comments

    The Mississippi River Heart Hand and the Duke of Cumberland Hand (aka the 007 Moonraker Hand) have been part of whist and bridge lore for centuries. Bridge legend keeps us playing deal …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 4.10.19 April 8th, 20190 Comments

    The spring nationals bridge championships were held in Memphis this year. Many St. Louisans were in attendance, and some acquitted themselves very well. At the tournament, difficult opening …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 3.13.19 March 11th, 20190 Comments

    When playing at the local dup, your score can depend on the skill level of your opponents. My partner and I were unlucky to be playing a hand against two of St. Louis’ best, Jack Bryant …Read More

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