Bridge with Bland

  • Bridge With Blind: 11.1.17 October 31st, 20170 Comments

    Years ago, one of my bridge mentors, the incomparable Roger Lord III, used to say, “Never give up on a hand.” This month’s scenario illustrates Roger’s sage advice.
    The bidding: S W …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 10.4.17 October 4th, 20170 Comments

    Rules, rules, rules! In bridge, there’s a rule for every number up to 20 and beyond. Rules are a good guideline, but common sense and logic trump bromides. This month’s hand …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 9.6.17 September 5th, 20170 Comments

    Congratulations to the winners and participants who make the St. Louis Regional a perennial success. Special kudos to long-time tournament chairman Mike Carmen and his crew.
    Vul: …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 6.7.17 June 5th, 20170 Comments

    Congratulations to all the winners at the recent Unit 143 Sectional Spring Tournament. Special acknowledgment to Tom Oppenheimer for receiving the Meritorious Service Award for his …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland February 6th, 20170 Comments

    While playing at the local dupe, a North/South pair aggressively bid a good 4 ♠ game. Declarer wasted no time in taking 10 tricks. The pair was disappointed when the scores came out, …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 1.4.17 January 5th, 20170 Comments

    Playing at the local duplicate, the North players had a ‘book’ bid to four ♠s. Playing in three No Trump was a much simpler contract. Be that as it may, see if you can bring home …Read More

  • Bridge with Bland: 11.2.16 November 4th, 20160 Comments

    Playing at matchpoints, some safety plays are ignored while others are mandatory. This month’s hand demonstrates the necessity of timely safety plays.
    « The bidding
    S
    1 ♠
    2 ♦
    4 ♠
    5 …Read More

  • Bridge With Bland: Oct. 2016 October 3rd, 20160 Comments

    When playing in a seemingly hopeless contract, sometimes a confident declarer with a positive outlook will find his way home. This month’s hand is a good example.
    « the bidding
    S
    1 …Read More

  • Bridge With Bland: Sept. 2016 September 6th, 20160 Comments

    Bridge is exciting, whether at the club level or in a national championship. This month’s deal is from Nationals in Washington, D.C. Doubling your opponents or being doubled makes the …Read More

  • Bridge With Bland: Aug. 2016 August 5th, 20160 Comments

    Playing South online, some players found themselves in an untenable five ♦ contract. This month’s hand demonstrates the value of running your long suit before taking a low-percentage …Read More

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