Priyanka Gulati The evolution of humanity and bridge though not guaranteed, has displayed remarkable progress, marked by periods of slow development and frustrating stagnation. Amidst dark ages and decline, there have been spectacular epochs of advancement. To quote Shakespeare There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage […]
There Comes a Time Read More »
A few days back, I had received a message saying that ‘that the entire BFI Committee has been scrapped by the government. A notification for new elections at Jabalpur will soon be coming up.’ I had generally put it in a WhatsApp group primarily to elicit more information on the subject since I trusted the
Of Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax Read More »
Today’s deal is from a match-point event. North South had a simple 1♥ – 2♥ – 4♥ auction to reach game South, the declarer received the lead of the Club 10. Plan the play Analysis With connected cards of K-Q-5 in spades and K-Q-5-4 in clubs and a singleton, you will agree that
All bridge players have often been told that, while declaring, it is essential to plan your play at trick one. Take the time you need before you play the first card from dummy to Count your winners Count your losers If you are short of tricks, figure out where the rest of the tricks could
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With both sides vulnerable, your partner, North, opens 1♣ first-in-hand. East overcalls 1♥. You hold as south ♠ K-7 ♥ Q-8-4-3 ♦ A-J-7-5 ♣K-8-2. What do you do? You cannot make a negative double as you don’t have four cards in spades. A simple cue-bid of 2♥ by you would be a limit raise or better, suggesting five
A Fantastic Concept Read More »
Priyanka Gulati Two paths diverged in the HCL bridge’s play, To play the pro- am or not, what to say, Opting for the pro-am event, I chose one to attend, A novice amid pros, the choice I would defend. Full of nerves, I embarked on the game’s direction, To make unique connection. With amateurs and
The Road Less Traveled – HCL Pro AM Read More »
The 20th HCL International Bridge Championships concluded yesterday after hundreds, nay thousands of hard fought, exhilerating, annoying, frustrating (at the same time) boards between close to a thousand contestants. Here are a few thoughts on the championships (all my own work). To comment on the performances of the winners and boards etc., we have an
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Very often, the urge to preempt at favorable colors is one that most players give in to. Typically, a minor suit preempt should show two of the top three honors, the idea being that partner is likely to bid 3NT with the missing honour and prime cards on the side. Some may want three of
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Today’s deal is from an IMP match. N-S pair in the Open Room reached 4H in quick time and declarer went down in the contract. He got distracted by an irrelevant issue which did not allow him to concentrate on the job at hand. Test your skill in the hand below on the lead of
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If you are able to find the winning defence in today’s a deal from an IMP pairs contest, you can rate yourself as world class. Are you ready? West, your partner leads the D2. Take the East seat and plan your defence. How the defence went: East won with the Ace
