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  • Video: gwnn simplifies takeout doubles

    Takeout doubles can cause awkward spots for us. We are looking to define our hands both in terms of points and shape. For instance, when we are doubling a minor, we are looking for both 5-3 and 4-4 fits in both majors and also whether we have game values. This is always going to be…

  • Varieties Of Bridge

    What’s the first type of bridge you can name? There’s a lot more to the game we know as bridge than just auction or contract. Different versions of bridge includes Just Declare, Video Bridge, and other forms such as Honeymoon Bridge. I suppose that the list might also include Strip Bridge depending on how well…

  • BBO Prime bidders challenge: March Panel Comments

    BBO Prime bidders challenge: March Panel Comments

    Conducted by Marc Smith Set 21-3 – March 2021 Welcome to the third BBO Prime Bidding Challenge. We are again delighted to announce the addition of two more multiple world champions to our expert panel. Previous experience has taught me that Kate McCallum, twice the winner of the Venice Cup, the McConnell Cup and the…

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