We Four Kings
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30 April 2024 18:26
I just returned from a fun week playing the European Championships in Alpe d'Huez. My team was named K3A: Adam Wildavsky, Kevin Rosenberg, Amber Lin, and myself. While difficult to reach, the town w. […]
Three-card Suit
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30 April 2024 18:21
In a quarter-final match for USA2 in the open trials, you have a strong hand against the enemy showing game-going values. N-S vul, South deals. As East, you hold: A 1NT overcall. […]
Early Ruff
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21 April 2024 07:01
In a round of 16 match for USA2 in the open trials, you face an early high-level competitive decision. None vul, South deals. As West, you hold: Your strong club opening starts. […]
The experience at the ACBL Nationals
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18 April 2024 10:31
Alex and I have been ACBL Nationals regulars since 2002, starting with the Summer event in Washington. However, the pandemic forced a hiatus, and things are different now. Costs for playing and accomm. […]
Directing woes on BBO and dealing with them
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8 March 2024 11:04
Last Tuesday we had a problem running our club tournament on BBO: the first problem we've had since the virtual club was established. This is the debrief that I sent our club directors to help them de. […]
Entries open for the Spring BBO InterCity League
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13 February 2024 14:23
If you play bridge and are looking for a friendly, competitive league from March to May, then perhaps the Tonči Radelja Memorial BBO InterCity League is what you are looking for.It will run from Wedn. […]
One hundred percent
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17 September 2023 15:41
Sometimes, when I'm in the mood, I check on Hanoi Rondon and his quest for the 100% game (BBO). I just love the way he says "One hundred percent" with a little emphasis on the "hun" and the "cent.". […]
The semi-preemptive 3NT
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29 January 2023 21:06
I'm a fan of what I call the semi-preemptive 3NT based on a good minor suit (or minor suit fit). It makes it awkward for the opponents and has relatively little danger for the bidder. If they double,. […]
Camrose Trials 2022 this weekend
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29 October 2022 12:17
This weekend Oct 29-31 CBAI hosts the Camrose Trials. 9 teams have entered and will do a round robin to eliminate the 5 lowest scoring teams Teams 3 and 9 will progress to the Final 4 round robin.. […]
Spider bridge
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8 October 2022 15:06
Of course, you've heard the story about Robert the Bruce and the spider. Twice the spider failed to connect its web, but succeeded on the third try. That spider and, thus inspired, Robert the Bruce, r. […]