Author: Alex J Coyne
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Did blues ever cross the bridge?
When we think about juke joints and blues bars from the Delta-days, one of the first things imagined is the atmosphere. It’s not a blues gig without humming amps, spilling drinks, and moving feet. Another common sight to add is the card game. Music, friends, and card games mix well. While we’re all listening to…
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I’d like to tell bridge about chessboxing
I’ve spent an entire morning reading about the fascinating sport of chessboxing. A combination sport, chessboxing brings together the sport of boxing and the mindsport of chess. Wait… What? Even though this is a bridge column, I was instantaneously distracted by the sport enough to formulate a post. If this thing exists, then I think…
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3 Ways to overcomplicate bridge
If you are still a bridge neophyte making your way up the ranks, congratulations on starting the journey – and welcome to the wonder of online bridge. Advanced and developing players could apply the same advice to teaching bridge to others. What advice? Don’t overcomplicate bridge. Bridge is complex, but not complicated. Thousands of new…