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Barbara Seagram, one of the most admired writers in the bridge world and one of the most generous supporters of the game, is conducting an online seminar on August 11...

Wouldn’t it be great to pick up the weakest hand at the table and be optimistic that you can work with your partner on defense to defeat Declarer’s contract.Audrey Grant...

Notes from the seamy underbelly of the bridge worldNew Minor ForcingShe Made Me to Do ItShe was just a broad. The kind you could pick up at any two-bit bridge...

By this time, perhaps the joys of playing bridge hunched over your computer, tablet, or cell phone have dimmed for you. Had enough of your opponent’s snarky chat? Maybe it’s...

How does your answer compare to the experts?Shawn QuinnTop-ranked female player3♠️ – Partner may not have four-card support for both majors. There are arguments for 3♣️, 3NT, 4♠️, or even...

How does your answer compare to the experts?Shawn QuinnTop-ranked female player2♣️ – Don’t ask me about the rebid! I am hoping partner has a positive response with a long suit. If partner...

How does your answer compare to the experts?Shawn QuinnTop-ranked female player2NT – I have a balanced hand with slow tricks, so this is my best description. It keeps the auction...

Running out of ideas for things to do while stuck at home? Baron Barclay is here to help! We've compiled a list of resources to keep boredom at bay while...

Click here to read the previous Five Rules to Make You a Better Player Rule 11 Play against good players as often as possible. When I first started playing in...

Click here to read the previous Five Rules to Make You a Better Player... Rule 16 What system you play is not nearly as important as how well you play...

Click here to read the first Five Rules to Make you a Better Player. Rule 6 Think before you play at trick one, especially as declarer.  A great habit for...

Rule 1 Play only with partners you like and enjoy playing with.  Of course, this is very simple advice, but if you look around your club or tournament, there are...