When playing in a seemingly hopeless contract, sometimes a confident declarer with a positive outlook will find his way home. This
While playing at the ‘local dupe,’ longtime partner Dick Ford found the best line of play to ensure the all-important up-trick
The tables are filled and conversation is kept to a minimum while games are being played. Some people are just
At the Fall Nationals, the prestigious Baze Knockout Championship was won by the Rose Meltzer Team. Ron Smith, former St.
This month’s hand was played at the local dupe. Visions of extra tricks clouded some declarers’ judgment. They went down
Congratulations, bridge players. The recent St. Charles Sectional was well attended, with Jack Bryant named 2015 Player of the Year. Other
Playing at the ‘local dupe,’ this month’s hand finds the declarers in a tough, six-spade contract. ‘Staying in the hand,’
Bridge is an easy game, right? All we have to do is bid, play and defend. This month’s hand has
An avoidance play works to keep the dangerous hand from winning the lead. As bridge players, we all are familiar with these
I’m going to give a shout-out to Debra Romero, who has been part of the bridge community for the past