To open or not to open?
What is the necessary minimum to open in first or second seat?
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Game-try doubles, balancing doubles, redoubles
There are numerous doubles that will permit the discovery of a contract - either part-score or game.
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Playing three No-Trump: Answers to the questions that you certainly ask yourself at some point
We have mentioned the fundamental principles concerning the search for the stoppers that are necessary in order to play 3NT. This article will allow us to deepen your knowledge by giving you…
Delicate decision
When it comes to making a tricky decision either in the bidding or the play of the cards, a good player must always try to get an idea of how the deal…
Playing 3 No-Trump when both sides enter the auction
Just because your opponents interfere in the bidding, this does not mean that you should not activey search for a three No-Trump. This month, we will study the principles concerning natural No-Trump…
In her defense, it wasn’t that easy…
This Sunday night, I watched Marjorie play a deal against the girls from Israel. She doubled her opponents in 5♦ and declarer went down. Fortunately, after the lead of a small trump…
Three No-Trump: stopper problems
Without a fit in a major on your side it is obviously a No-Trump cvontract that you have to aim at. Do you absolutely have to stop all the suits? And how…
Direct raises of one of a major openings
The principle of the five-cards major system is to find a fit in a major as fast as possible. The current French system offers a bg diversity of fit showing answers, depending…
Never short of ideas
One of the situations: 1- The disadvantages and advantages of executing the transfer only if you have a fit Some players are still reluctant to integrate into their system that the execution…
Find the mistake
In this article, East-West managed to reach the right contract. One or the orther (or both) has, however, commited bidding errors along the way. Your task is to find these errors. You…
Technical help
When the opponents bid their final contract directly, without giving any useful indications, finding the opening lead becomes more difficult. But when they show off their technique and “explain” their hands to…