Every bridge player knows that it is only logical to go after over tricks in match-points in order to outstrip the field or at least tie with them. Declarer, in today’s deal from a Match Point contest, went after the over trick and suffered defeat because of the adverse distribution as well as the excellent […]
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Today’s deal is from a match-point event. West had two opportunities to shine but missed both of them. Let us see whether you can do better. You are vulnerable and the opponents are not. Playing Precision, you pick up, as West the following hand and you are the first to speack You decide
This post has been inspired by another post on the same topic, published by our fellow blogger V N Ramamoorthy in various WhatsApp fora. Having been both a player, as well as a director in several events now, I am making bold to pen a few lines on the topic. Here are a few of
V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen, Yes, sometimes Bridge can be a matter of Life and Death! In a Team of Four game if, at the end of last round two teams, are tied – with the same score, how do you decide the winner / runner up? Flipping a coin is ruled out because
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V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen, Yes, sometimes Bridge can be a matter of Life and Death! In a Team of Four game if, at the end of last round two teams, are tied – with the same score, how do you decide the winner / runner up? Flipping a coin is ruled out because
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V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen, This game of bridge is for everyone. Bridge is a great leveller and it transcends beyond religion, caste, creed and gender. You may be a believer or non – believer. But believe me, you need to have trust and belief to be successful on the table! So who plays
V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen, The game of bridge is for gentlemen; a term which includes gentle women. It sure is a game with civility , camaraderie, niceties and curtsies. But is there room for violence? It is perfectly lawful to murder a hand (deal), but not your partner or an opponent, unfortunately😢 You
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V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen, You need to have faith, both in religion and bridge. After all, we have all agreed that the game is like religion. Notwithstanding the system, gadgets and partnership understanding, you need to have confidence. Any hesitation while bidding or playing can be a tell-tale giveaway. The moment you hesitate,
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Today’s hand is from an IMP match where declarer executed a fabulous squeeze of a rare variety, in a part-score deal. Enjoy the play Contract: 2NT by south. West leads the H2. Plan the play. Analysis: There are seven tricks on top and the eighth can come from the spade suit.
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V N Ramamoorthy Ladies and Gentlemen, Prima facie, there is nothing in common between Politics and Bridge per se. But take another look For example, you have the vocabulary, maybe. There exist “Major(ity)”, ” Minor(ity)”, Splits, percentage plays, cashing of tricks or votes, deceptive moves and leads, transfer of “Suit” cases et al. Unity in
