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A Hand I liked in a Duplicate - a Lockdown TD article

Posted by Maurizio Di Sacco on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, In : Lockdown Directing on BBO 

Wandering around the tables of the Firstclass Bridge Academy MidEssex duplicate, I came across this rare jewel.

Suppose you reach 7♥ after North opened 3♦ first in hand, and receive the lead of the ♥J: how do you think you can come to thirteen tricks?



You have twelve top tricks, and there are obviously no problems if spades split 4-3, or if the ♠Q falls in two rounds - you have plenty of entries to set them up and then enjoy your thirteenth winner. However, life is never that easy, espe...

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Rosenblum 2018 Final - there's always time for great bridge!

Posted by Maurizio Di Sacco on Monday, October 15, 2018,
Professional duties kept me very busy during the 15th World Bridge Series which took place this September in Orlando USA, but it is a joy to watch great matches - and this year's final did not disappoint - we must always find time to witness great bridge played by the world's finest players.


Here is my report (click the grey arrow to read full sized) on the first session of this impressive match - and more to follow - I'll let you know when it's ready.



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Martin Hoffman 1929 -2018

Posted by on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, In : Bridge People 
Came across this in the course of translating Forquet's article this week. I thought I would post it as a wee tribute to Martin, a popular player from England who was buried yesterday. I wish condolences to his family.

Making a bridge name for himself since he took up the game at the age of 35, here's another couple of Martin articles from great bridge personalities - Zia in 2011 and Janet de Botton in 2016
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