Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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La vita è bella
Playing with a friend on BBO, you have this hand in 1st seat, Vulnerable vs Not Vulnerable. You are South: Do you open? Rule of 20 says Yes. If your hand was: It would be clear to open, when you have all your points in your long suits. You should disregard rule of 20 if…
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Le Bridgeur’s Hand of the Month – Solution
Here’s the solution to Le Bridgeur ‘s Hand of the Month exercise. This hand was nominated for the 2018 Best Played Hand awards. Starring, Italian Ron Tacchi. IMPs, all red. West lead the club King, and East followed with the 6. First good move: duck. But the defense does not let itself be fooled by…
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Le Bridgeur’s Hand of the Month Exercise
Adapted after the French magazine Le Bridgeur‘s column “Hand of the Month”, May-June 2019. This hand was nominated for best played hand of 2018. IMPs, all vulnerable. Comments on the bidding North-South have agreed to play the 1NT overcall as strong and natural. It certainly lacks the stop in hearts, but it is the practical…
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