Jim Kaplan
“Do we hafta learn yet another obscure bidding convention?” people ask. No, but knowledge is power, and some of these bidding tools can help you.
Paul Laliberte
Consider the following hand, with South dealing and both sides vulnerable:
Jim Kaplan
Here’s a suggested summer read: Barbara’s Bridge Tips by Barbara Seagram (Master Point Press).
Jim Kaplan
Let’s face it: the least desirable game contract is five of a minor.

2022

Duplicate bridge has returned to the Vineyard after a two-year absence owing to Covid. Games are now scheduled through Labor Day for Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m., both in the Vineyard Haven Senior Center. Please check the attached box for reservation requirements.

We began the season on June 30,with six tables ably directed by Eric Stricoff. As is the case in every bridge game, there was much to talk about in the play.
On Board 24 West was dealing, with no one vulnerable:

2021

This is my last bridge column of the season. Have a great winter and play plenty of bridge!

When opponents give you some information unwisely, make the most of it.

How should you play this hand to make the maximum number of club tricks? South was dealing, with no one vulnerable:

What’s wrong with this auction? North was dealing, with no one vulnerable, on an OK Bridge Internet board:

Here are some bidding and leading questions worth considering:

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