Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Bridge Basics in Numbers
Bridge would make little to no sense without the numbers. High-card points, low-card points, bonus points, master points. There are also points-when-vulnerable. Numbers happen to matter a lot in the game. The good news is that you don’t have to be a mathematician or kid with exceptionally high test scores to enjoy bridge. Playing bridge…
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BBO Prime bidders challenge: January Hands of the month
—- SUBMISSIONS CLOSED – ARCHIVED HANDS —- Here are the archived hands for January. Prime subscribers are able to see the answers and expert comments. Click here to find out more about what Prime has to offer. The winner of each monthly competition receives a month’s subscription to BBO Prime and 50BB$. At the end…
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BBO Prime bidders challenge: System Information
BASIC METHOD: Natural, Five-card Majors, 2/1 OPENING BIDS: One Diamond always shows a four-card suit, so One Club may be opened with a doubleton. Open One Club with 4-4 in the minors. 1NT is 15-17 in all positions and at all vulnerabilities. 1NT may include a 5-card major or a 6-card minor but will only…
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