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Author: Alex J Coyne

  • 14 signs of a hidden champion

    Hidden bridge champions are everywhere, and you cannot always guess someone’s playing ability at an informal game from the very second you’ve sat down at the table. Have you met a new challenger, but have no idea how they’re going to play for the first batch of games? Let me tell you: never underestimate players…

  • 3 telltale signs of a bridge player

    I have no doubt that bridge players are either born with a keen sense to spot others who play the same game, or it’s something we bridge players learn to develop over time. You could send me into any room full of people from a restaurant to a crowded concert, and it wouldn’t take long…

  • Bridge distractions from hell (& how to play through them)

    Distraction is a serious enemy of focus, and I think that I’d like to take a few moments of your time to talk about bridge distractions. If I’ve learned one thing about distractions during my time as a writer, it’s that you can’t avoid most of what causes it. Can I command the lawnmower from…