John Koch provides us with vital lessons for winning bridge. Today's column is no exception to this rule!
Please see below.
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Paul Meerschaert has been most prolific recently - and we thank him!
Here Paul picks a pile of preeminent problems from play with partner in the GNT.
Enjoy!
Continue reading "A Major Minor Article" »
A decision on one hand left the District 14 Open Team on the sidelines. You can follow along and judge what decision you would have made had you been the player with this hand.
Your partner opens 1NT (good 14 to 17 HCP), and after a pass, you hold: AK, QJxxxxx, none and AQ9x. As they say: not bad!
What is your plan?
The player holding this hand elected to transfer to hearts with 2D. Partner duly bid 2H. Then, this player was able to bid 5D. This bid means "Partner; please count your key cards, excluding the ace of diamonds, and tell me how many you have."
Partner responds with 5NT, which announces two keycards. (They can be nothing other than the AK of hearts, as you have the rest.)
Now what?
Continue reading "Tall? Or Small?" »
This week, John Koch graces us with another incredible declarer play hand. Fabulous card reading skills by John - and highlighting how a player must remain alert to all the possibilities available to him.
Article below; enjoy!
Continue reading "Staying Flexible!" »
Parents crowing about the accomplishments of their little darlings (be they 4 months old or 47 years old) is a common occurence.
Today, however, we have an uncommon event. Amy Reznik is boasting in the other direction. Amy's doing it with good reason: her mom just attained the rank of Life Master!
Congratulations to Amy's mom, Margaret Peterson, and thanks to Amy for sending us the fine column below. How nice to have a bridge playing family and a daughter so proud of her mom's achievement!
We hope you will also enjoy these great photos of Margaret, along with daughters Linda and Nancy.
Continue reading "My Mom, The Life Master" »
Tom Hammond is performing a labor of love in St. Paul that benefits a whole bunch of folks!
First - Tom is donating his time to give bridge lessons. The title of his series of lessons is: Champion Bidding. Twelve 3 hour classes are being given every Monday evening, from 6PM to 9PM. The content of the lessons is discussion of 36 bridge conventions.
The rest of the lessons can be attended for $5 each session. Currently, Tom is into the 7th week of the program.
In addition to people getting a great bridge education, others gain from this, too. 70% of the proceeds are being donated to the following charities:
- American Cancer Society
- Arthritis Foundation
- Diabetes Association
The remaining 30% of the funds is donated to the Bridge Center of St. Paul.
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John Koch's column this week is chock full of excellent concepts. How to evaulate in the bidding, judging distribution, assessing strength and determing the play of the hand are all there.
If you wish to improve your game, then you would do well to heed John's wise advice!
Please see below.
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Today's Twin City weather wasn't quite as scorching as the weather we "enjoyed" last week. The cooler breezes are a perfect complement to these hot tips from Paul Meerschaert!
Thanks, Paul - and see below for another fine PM column.
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If you're looking for fun and instruction on the Fourth of July, one of John Koch's bridge columns surely is the way to go! Please see below for another fine tale.
Thanks, John. And a very happy and safe holiday to all Minnesota Bridge readers!
Continue reading "Bombs Bursting in Air" »
Beat the dog days of summer with cool 299er tournament events!
August 17th, 18th and 19th at the St. Paul Bridge Center.
Lotsa fun, and lotsa details below!
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Paul Meerschaert, to our delight, has produced another entertaining and instructive column.
Thanks paul! Open and enjoy below....
Continue reading "Prolific Paul!" »