Back to School Special
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THE MAGIC OF FOUR-CARD SUPPORT FOR PARTNER’S SUIT
For many years, the significance and the tremendous playing value of having 4-card support for partner’s suit, particularly his major suit, has been unrecognized.
Don’t Ask, Tell
Silence is golden. Here are three situations to examine. If you are on the ‘wrong’ side of these, here is your big chance to change your ways.
Back to School Special
Until September 30th, 2022 bridge teachers can save even more on class sets.
2022 ABTA Teacher of the Year: Linda Tuff!
Congratulations to the 2022 ABTA Teacher of the Year, Linda Tuff!! She was awarded at the American Bridge Teachers’ Convention in Providence, Rhode Island. The Teacher of the Year Award, sponsored by Master Point Press, …
2022 ABTA Book of the Year Award
We’re happy to announce that Play it Safe! by Barbara Seagram and David Bird is this year’s Intermediate Book of the Year! Authors David Bird and Mark Smith were also presented with the Outstanding Collection …
Improving the 2-over-1 Bidding System – Part 2
Many of the problems encountered by 2-over-1 pairs are caused by confusion about how to interpret system bids and make the best use of auction space. Other problems are inherent in the system itself. Not all are fixable, but many players have fine-tuned the structure with new treatments and gadgets that have proven effective.
2022 ABTA Convention Schedule
The 2022 ABTA Convention is kicking off this week in Providence, Rhode island and we’re excited to have Sally Sparrow attending to represent Master Point Press. Below is the schedule and we’ve highlighted events featuring …
My Bols Tip
Some years ago a drink company sponsored bridge tips. Mine was this, ‘If a preemptor leads his suit, play him for a singleton trump’.
Legal Peeking
By Barbara Seagram Courtesy of BarbaraSeagram.com None West N North ♠ 753 ♥ AQ4 ♦ AJ10 ♣ AJ82 W West ♠ AKQ10962 ♥ 953 ♦ 97 ♣ 6 E East ♠ J8 …
Unifying 2/1 GF
These days, more and more people are playing 2/1 GF. My hope is that it won’t be long before only dinosaurs are playing the ‘old way’ — where a 2/1 response can be only 10 points as opposed to an opening bid.