Baron Barclay Blog

We're excited to share our diverse range of bridge cards, perfect for everyone from casual players to seasoned professionals.

With the new Alert procedures implemented last year, it was time for the new convention card to be overhauled as well. You may start seeing the new convention card soon, although...

You don't need to spend a ton on thoughtful gifts. Here are our top 25 gifts under $25. 16 oz Tervis Tumbler This durable 16 oz. drink tumbler is made...

We asked our staff to share their favorite gift items, and they did not disappoint. Here's a list of our staff picks. We hope it inspires you!Wine and Cocktail Tumblers"I've gotten...

A few days ago I was reading a recent issue of the ACBL Bulletin which included a letter in which the writer mentioned that although she had been studying and...

Over time, it is inevitable that your playing cards are going to get dirty. Cards will pick up oils from being handled and dirt and grime will stick to them....

My last blog entry about bidding in the minors brought this email from a Faithful Reader. To follow our “discussion,” I’ve inserted my comments throughout his letter. We’ll call him...

Are any of my Faithful Readers out there old enough to remember the Perry Como show on TV when he would sing, “We get letters...” Well, I get lots of...

2021. Look at the last two numbers of the year! It seems that knowing about 2-Over-1 Game Force is timely. Consider how these two hands would be bid using Standard...

Show up to your in-person games (when it's safe to do so) in 2021 with new skills and tools. We want to impress our opponents and inspire our partners.Here's how...

Click Here to buy Barbara's new book, Barbara's Bridge TipsScroll down to read an excerpt from the book...Common Errors to AvoidMost of this book is technical — it’s about how...

This chart contains scoring for duplicate bridge. Each column is in a different color (black, red, blue) for ease of finding the score you need.The chart shows the following: Contract...