Bridge Today
Today we have the pleasure of a guest post from world champion and acclaimed bridge author and teacher Mathew Granovetter. I have been helping him update his website, Bridge Today,… Read more »
Category: Bridge Lessons
My Basics Articles for District 17
My Basics articles for District 17 are no longer online but most of them have been republished on this site. You also may occasionally attend my talks on these same… Read more »
Husband and Wife Bridge: A Special Thanks to Coach Matthew
It is both difficult and rewarding to play with your spouse. Difficult because the emotions and anger tend to be overwhelming. “If you loved me you would have given me… Read more »
More on Basic Bidding
These days most of my bridge writings are published in the District 17 newsletter which my husband and I edit. Our columns from the newsletter are also online at the… Read more »
2NT in Competition
Playing with a new partner the other night I bid 2NT in competition in this auction: RHO me LHO partner 1 Pass 1 Double 2 2NT Pass If… Read more »
Why Nine Never?
Everyone knows the adage “eight ever, nine never” which refers to finessing for the queen of trumps. I recently received this question about it, which is answered below. Why do… Read more »
Splinter Bids
I. Controls plus Tricks can produce slam on less than 33 points Point count is not very accurate with unbalanced hands that have a good fit. Tricks and controls, or… Read more »
Major Suit Raises – JACOBY 2NT
I. Responding to partner’s one of a major opening When partner opens one of a major and you have three cards or more in support then you know you have… Read more »
Slam Bidding Basics over Suit Openers
I SLAM TRIES IN SUIT AUCTIONS: CUE-BIDDING Point count is not very accurate with unbalanced hands that have a fit. Tricks and controls, or controls with distribution and lots of… Read more »
Slam Bidding Basics Over Notrump Openers
I. WHEN PARTNER OPENS 1NT- ADD THE POINTS UP It takes 33 points to make a small slam and 37 to make a grand. Do you have them? When you… Read more »