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DEFENSIVE and COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS and SIGNALS W B F CONVENTION CARD OVERCALLS (Style: Responses: 1 / 2 Level; Reopening)
DEFENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND SIGNALS W B F CONVENTION CARD OVERCALLS (Style: Responses: 1 / 2 Level; Reopening) OPENING LEADS STYLE Aggressive, wide range (6+ no upper limit). Good 4 cd suit possible Lead In Partner’s Suit CATEGORY: Green – Aggressive Std American at 1-level; Normally good suit at 2-lev+ (maybe light hcp); Suit 3rd=even; low=odd; ACE 3rd (not raised); ATT (raised); K NCBO: USA RESPONSES: NSNF thru 3D; 2-lev Q=limit+; NT 4th; High from bad holding Sxx if raised; low, not raised PLAYERS: Lynn Baker & Karen McCallum Jump raise=PRE; Jump-Q=mixed raise; JS=F; NSF if 3H+ or 3/3; Subseq ATT ATT Competitive 2NT may be limit raise [37] Other: Lo=honor in pd’s raised suit; KING at 5-lev+; KING in pd’s suit; KING if shifting to singleton; J,10, or 9=3rd from even, 2nd from odd 1NT OVERCALL (2nd/4th Live; Responses; Reopening) LEADS SYSTEM SUMMARY 14-19, system on. Usually natural in any seat. T/O by PH. Lead Vs. Suit Vs. NT Balancing 1NT: 9-14, system on Ace AK(x)(+) Ax(+) AK(+); Asks ATT GENERAL APPROACH AND STYLE 2NTO/C: usually natural; natural after opps bid and raised suit or King AK KQ(x) AKx at 5-lev+ Strong suit, Asks UB/CT Aggressive std. American; light initial actions; 5cd majors; After (2X)-P-(2Y); jump to 2NT in p.o. seat=strong with minors Queen QJ QJx(+) QJ KQx AQJ10(+) KQT9 Open & respond light [3,18]; wide range 2&3-lev openers; Mod. -
Fortnight Nears the End
World Bridge Series Championship Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA 1st to 16th October D B 2010 aily ulletin O FFICIAL S PONSOR Co-ordinator: Jean-Paul Meyer • Chief Editor: Brent Manley • Editors: Mark Horton, Brian Senior, Phillip Alder, Barry Rigal, Jan Van Cleef • Lay Out Editor: Akis Kanaris • Photographer: Ron Tacchi Issue No. 14 Friday, 15 October 2010 FORTNIGHT NEARS THE END These are the hard-working staff members who produce all the deals — literally thousands — for the championships Players at the World Bridge Series Championships have been In the World Junior Championship, Israel and France will start at it for nearly two weeks with only one full day left. Those play today for the Ortiz-Patino Trophy, and in the World Young- who have played every day deserve credit for their stamina. sters Championship, it will be England versus Poland for the Consider the players who started on opening day of the Damiani Cup. Generali Open Pairs on Saturday nearly a week ago. If they made it to the final, which started yesterday, they will end up playing 15 sessions. Contents With three sessions to go, the Open leaders, drop-ins from the Rosenblum, are Fulvio Fantoni and Claudio Nunes. In the World Bridge Series Results . .3-5 Women’s Pairs, another pair of drop-ins, Carla Arnolds and For Those Who Like Action . .6 Bep Vriend are in front. The IMP Pairs leaders are Joao-Paulo Campos and Miguel Vil- Sting in the Tail . .10 las-Boas. ACBL President Rich DeMartino and Patrick McDe- Interview with José Damiani . .18 vitt are in the lead in the Hiron Trophy Senior Pairs. -
Bernard Magee's Acol Bidding Quiz
Number: 178 UK £3.95 Europe €5.00 October 2017 Bernard Magee’s Acol Bidding Quiz This month we are dealing with hands when, if you choose to pass, the auction will end. You are West in BRIDGEthe auctions below, playing ‘Standard Acol’ with a weak no-trump (12-14 points) and four-card majors. 1. Dealer North. Love All. 4. Dealer West. Love All. 7. Dealer North. Love All. 10. Dealer East. E/W Game. ♠ 2 ♠ A K 3 ♠ A J 10 6 5 ♠ 4 2 ♥ A K 8 7 N ♥ A 8 7 6 N ♥ 10 9 8 4 3 N ♥ K Q 3 N W E W E W E W E ♦ J 9 8 6 5 ♦ A J 2 ♦ Void ♦ 7 6 5 S S S S ♣ Q J 3 ♣ Q J 6 ♣ A 7 4 ♣ K Q J 6 5 West North East South West North East South West North East South West North East South Pass Pass Pass 1♥ 1♠ Pass Pass 1♣ 2♦1 Pass 1♥ 1♠ ? ? Pass Dbl Pass Pass 2♣ 2♠ 3♥ 3♠ ? 4♥ 4♠ Pass Pass 1Weak jump overcall ? 2. Dealer North. Love All. 5. Dealer West. Love All. 8. Dealer East. Love All. 11. Dealer North. N/S Game. ♠ 2 ♠ A K 7 6 5 ♠ A 7 6 5 4 3 ♠ 4 3 2 ♥ A J N ♥ 4 N ♥ A K 3 N ♥ A 7 6 N W E W E W E W E ♦ 8 7 2 ♦ A K 3 ♦ 2 ♦ A 8 7 6 4 S S S S ♣ K Q J 10 5 4 3 ♣ J 10 8 2 ♣ A 5 2 ♣ 7 6 West North East South West North East South West North East South West North East South Pass Pass Pass 1♠ 2♥ Pass Pass 3♦ Pass 1♣ 3♥ Dbl ? ? Pass 3♥ Pass Pass 4♥ 4♠ Pass Pass ? ? 3. -
Alastair White & Norman Lazonby 2-Over-1, Weak No-Trump (12-14)
System Card— Alastair White & Norman Lazonby 2-over-1, Weak No-Trump (12-14), 5-card Majors and 3 Weak twos Neg. Arti- Min. Modifications over Competition Opening Bids Dble. Description Meaning of Responses Subsequent Auction ficial? Cards and Passed Partner (also see notes) Thru 11+ HCP or 5+ playing tricks Limit Raises, natural except: New Suit by responder After overcall: raises pre-emptive, cue-bid Longer minor—1. with 3-3, ‘Inverted’ raises to 2 and 3 forcing for 1 round (F1) strong support, jump cue=splinter 1. 1 3 3 1 with 4-4 in the minors Jump to 2/2/2 = weak jump shift 3rd/4th Suit Forcing (F1) After double: raises pre-emptive, Unsuitable for another opening New suit double jump = Splinter GF Trial bids show Stoppers redouble strength not support 1NT 5-11 HCP F1 unless passed; 11+ HCP or 5+ playing tricks As above but trial bids Generally as above. 2NT = ‘Jacoby’ with good support; 1 1 5 3 Usually at least 5 cards but now ask for help to bid 2. response by passed hand is ‘Drury’ (max 2 over 1 mostly GF; may be light/4 cards in 3rd game in the major pass, agrees major, game try with support) Jump Shift = ‘Mini Splinter’ (F1) 2. Stayman, 2 2 2NT transfers After opening and re- Simple ‘Wriggle’ if 1NT doubled. 12-14 HCP Balanced 1NT 2 2-way (range enquiry or clubs) sponse mostly natural , (see notes). Otherwise natural, (11-14 in 4th after 3 passes) 3. 33 3 GF (see notes) descriptive (see notes) Doubles suggest Penalty After 2NT rebid responses Control Showing: 2=negative Pass=negative response Artificial, Strong and forcing with as for 2NT opening. -
Last Updated July 2020 Changes from Last Version Highlighted in Yellow Author Title Date Edition Cover Sgnd Comments
Last updated July 2020 Changes from last version highlighted in yellow Author Title Date Edition Cover Sgnd Comments ANON THE LAWS OF ROYAL AUCTION BRIDGE 1914 1st Card Small, stitched booklet with red covers ABERN Wendell & FIELDER Jarvis BRIDGE IS A CONTACT SPORT 1995 1st Card ABRAHAMS Gerald BRAINS IN BRIDGE 1962 1st No DW Ditto 1962 1st DW Ex-G C H Fox Library "A C B" AUCTION BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS AND OTHERS 1929 Rev ed No DW ACKERSLEY Chris THE BRIDGING OF TROY 1986 1st DW Ex-G C H Fox Library ADAMS J R DEFENCE AT AUCTION BRIDGE 1930 1st No DW AINGER Simon SIMPLE CONVENTIONS FOR THE ACOL SYSTEM 1995 1st Card ALBARRAN Pierre & JAIS Pierre HOW TO WIN AT RUBBER BRIDGE 1961 1st UK No DW Ditto 1961 1st UK DW Ex-G C H Fox Library ALDER Philip YOU CAN PLAY BRIDGE 1983 1st Card 1st was hb ALLEN David THE PHONEY CLUB The Cleveland Club System 1992 1st DW Ex-G C H Fox Library Ditto 1992 1st DW AMSBURY Joe BRIDGE: BIDDING NATURALLY 1979 1st DW Ditto 1979 1st DW Ex-G C H Fox Library ANDERTON Philip BRIDGE IN 20 LESSONS 1961 1st DW Ex-G C H Fox Library Ditto 1961 1st DW PLAY BRIDGE 1967 1st DW Ditto 1967 1st DW Ex-G C H Fox Library ARKELL Reginald BRIDGE WITHOUT SIGHS 1934 2nd No DW Ditto 1934 2nd No dw ARMSTRONG, Len The Final Deal 1995 1st Paper AUHAGEN Ulrich DAS GROBE BUCH VOM BRIDGE 1973 1st DW Ex-Rixi Markus Library with compliment slip "BADSWORTH" BADSWORTH ON BRIDGE 1903 1st Boards Ex-G C H Fox Library aeg BADSWORTH ON BRIDGE 1903 1st Boards Aeg; IN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AUCTION BRIDGE AND ROYAL AUCTION 1913 2nd Boards BAILEY Alan ABRIDGED -
Daily Bulletin
Daily Bulletin Editor: Mark Horton / Co-Ordinator : Jean-Paul Meyer / Journalists: David Bird, John Carruthers, Jos Jacob,b, Fernando Lema, Brent Manley, Micke Melander, Barry Rigal, Ram Soffer, Ron Tacchi / Lay-out Editor : Francescacesc Canali Photographer : Arianna Testa THURSDAY, JUNE 15 2017 THE FAR PAVILIONS ISSUESS No 6 CLICK TO NAVIGATE University Bridge p. 2 Roll of Honour p. 3 A view of the Bridge p. 3 Mixed Teams QF p. 4 Mixed Teams Final p. 8 The Story that Disappeared p. 12 An Unsuccessful Escape p. 14 Optimum Est - Fantasy Bridge p. 15 The magnificent pavilions that house the bookstall and the playing room. Pairs? What Pairs? p. 16 After two days of qualifying we know the identity of the 52 pairs that will contest the Mixed Pairs SF A p. 17 final of the European Mixed Pairs Championship. Russia's domination continued as Victoria Gromova & Andrei Gromov topped the semi final table. They were Combinations p. 20 followed by Véronique & Thomas Bessis and Sabine Auken & Roy Welland. If you want to know how tough this event is just ask the three world champions who La Pagina Italiana p. 21 had to fight their way into the final by finishing in the top six in semi final B. Masterpoints Race p. 22 Another event starts today, a two day pairs event for the EBL Cup. Results p. 23 Important Information for the Participants National Railway Strike 15th and 16th June 2017. From 21:00 on Thursday 15 June until 21:00 on Friday 16 June 2017, a national strike of the staff of the Italian Railway Group (Trenitalia) will take place. -
Defensive and Competitive Bidding Leads and Signals
DEFENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND SIGNALS W B F CONVENTION CARD OVERCALLS OPENING LEADS STYLE Lead In Partner’s Suit CATEGORY: BLUE Natural usually 5+, 6-17 Suit 2nd and 4th Low from odd / high from even NCBO: IRELAND low from Hxx (only when not supported in any High from 2 cards way) 2m overcall is constructive NT Same As above PLAYERS: Adam Mesbur Nick FitzGibbon V 1c (2+ cards) 2c = 5/4 MM 10-15 2D 5/5 MM wide range Subseq Same/ attitude As above/ attitude also applies in 4th after 1c - p - 1d Other: lead 2nd highest from poor suits/ low usually promises honour 1NT OVERCALL LEADS Note A SYSTEM SUMMARY 15-18 responses as over opening Lead Vs. Suit Vs. NT Reopening with (10)11-16. 2c range and majors enquiry, transfers Ace Asks attitude / AKx Same GENERAL APPROACH AND STYLE King Asks count AKx KQx Same Precision style Queen Asks unblock QJx KQ10 Same 1c strong 17+ 5M Jack HJ10 J10X Same Opening bids can be 10 (occasionally 9) with shape JUMP OVERCALLS 10 H109 or 109.. or 10x Same 1d a) natural (10) 11-16 may have club canapé if 4/5. Must be unbalanced unless 6+ diamonds/ occasionally 5422. 4s1/14h3d5c possible with weak clubs/ rarely 1d5c not suitable for 2c opening Always weak but vul will have playing strength 9 9x J98 Q98 Same b) (11-13) any balanced 2+diamonds includes 5m422 2nt two lower ranking remaining suits, wide range Hi-X Sx xSxx(x) Same (except in P suit not 1nt (14-16) may hold 5M/6m or occasional singleton supported) Cuebid over weak twos, 5+OM and 5+m constructive, 12-16 Lo-X HxS HxxS xSx Same (except in P suit -
Gateway to the West Regional Sunday
Sunday July 14-19 Hi 92°F Low 75°F Daily Bulletin Gateway to the West Regional All St. Louis Regional Results: for coming to St. Louis and we’d like www.acbl.org & www.unit143.org, to see you right back here again next Unit 143 includes links to the week’s Daily Bulletins. year. We appreciate that you chose to attend our Regional ’coz we do it all for you! to our Caddies, We appreciate your fine work this week! Jackson Florea Anna Garcia Jenna Percich Lauren Percich Clara Riggio Frank Riggio Katie Seibert Kate Vontz Our Date Back to August 15-21, 2016 Come back and join us next August. Please put us on your Regional tournament calendar today. Charity Pairs Series Raises $ BackStoppers will receive the $$$$ that you helped us raise in the Saturday morning Charity Open Pairs Game and will be added to what Last Chance for Registration Gift & was raised in the Wednesday evening Swiss event. We support this To Pick Up Your Section Top Awards organization to express our appreciation for lives given on behalf of Sunday, from 10:00 – 10:20 AM before the Swiss Team session others. Unit 143 will present the check at their October Sectional. begins, and 30 minutes after the sessions end, will be the last opportunity to pick up your convention card holder and section Thanks for playing in these events and showing your support! top awards. Daily Grin How can you tell if someone is a lousy bridge player? No Peeking, Lew! He has 5 smiling Kibitzers watching him play. -
7Th EUROPEAN OPEN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS Tromsø, Norway
[O,<967,(567,5 )90+.,*/(47065:/07: Daily Bulletin Tromsø 27th June-11th July Editor: Mark Horton Co-Editor: Jos Jacobs Lay-out Editor & Photographer: Francesca Canali Journalists: Snorre Aalberg, David Bird, John Carruthers, Patrick Jourdain, Fernando Lema, Micke Melander, Barry Rigal, Ram Soffer, Ron Tacchi THE WHITE HOUSE RULES WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 2015 12 °C Issue No. 4 CONTENTS CLICK TO NAVIGATE Mixed teams, runners up photos, p. 2 Inference or Hypothesis Mark Horton, p. 3 A brace of Grand Slams Barry Rigal, p. 4 Prince Henrik’s Prize MMIXEDI X E D TTEAMSE A M S WINNERSW I N N E R S p. 5 Team White House - Koos Vrieze (President NBB), Meike Wortel, Small is beautiful Jacco Hop, Christina Lund Madsen, Ton Bakkeren A. Roth & F. Lema, p. 6 In a final where most of the significant action took place in the first Caption contest session it was the transnational White House team that assumes the p. 7 mantle of European Mixed Teams Champions. Ton Bakkeren and Lillebaluba vs A J Diamonds I Meike Wortel were winning their second titles (and their third medals) Barry Rigal, p. 8 in the Open Championships. Lillebaluba vs A J Diamonds II Sylvie Willard’s bronze medal was her eighth medal in the Open Ram Soffer, p. 12 Championships, a new record. Philippe Cronier’s bronze makes him the first man to have secured five medals (the same number that his Zimmermann vs Casino Floor Ron Tacchi, p. 16 wife has!). Christina’s action double [O,<967,(567,5,5 )90+.,*/(47065:/07:/07: Daily Bulletin Tromsø A. -
Bridge Capital Program
Appendix A BRIDGE CAPITAL PROGRAM East River Bridge Rehabilitation Plans A-1 Bridges Under Construction A-2 Component Rehabilitation A-3 Bridges Under Design A-4 170 2009 BRIDGES AND TUNNELS ANNUAL CONDITION REPORT APPENDIX A-1 MANHATTAN BRIDGE REHABILITATION ITEMS TOTAL ESTIMATED COST Est. Cost ($ in millions) • Repair floor beams. (1982) 0.70* • Replace inspection platforms, subway stringers on approach spans. (1985) 6.30* • Install truss supports on suspended spans. (1985) 0.50* • Partial rehabilitation of walkway. (1989) 3.00* • Rehabilitate truss hangers on east side of bridge. (1989) 0.70* • Install anti-torsional fix (side spans) and rehabilitate upper roadway decks on approach spans on east side; replace drainage system on approach spans, install new lighting on entire upper roadways east side, including purchase of fabricated material for west side of bridge. (1989) 40.30* • Eyebar rehabilitation - Manhattan anchorage Chamber “C”. (1988) 12.20* • Replacement of maintenance platform in the suspended span. (1982) 4.27* • Reconstruct maintenance inspection platforms, including new rail and hanger systems and new electrical and mechanical systems; over 2,000 interim repairs to structural steel support system of lower roadway for future functioning of roadway as a detour during later construction contracts. (1992) 23.50* • Install anti-torsional fix on west side (main and side spans); west upper roadway decks, replace drainage systems on west suspended and approach spans; walkway rehabilitation (install fencing, new lighting on west -
The-Encyclopedia-Of-Cardplay-Techniques-Guy-Levé.Pdf
© 2007 Guy Levé. All rights reserved. It is illegal to reproduce any portion of this mate- rial, except by special arrangement with the publisher. Reproduction of this material without authorization, by any duplication process whatsoever, is a violation of copyright. Master Point Press 331 Douglas Ave. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5M 1H2 (416) 781-0351 Website: http://www.masterpointpress.com http://www.masteringbridge.com http://www.ebooksbridge.com http://www.bridgeblogging.com Email: [email protected] Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication Levé, Guy The encyclopedia of card play techniques at bridge / Guy Levé. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 978-1-55494-141-4 1. Contract bridge--Encyclopedias. I. Title. GV1282.22.L49 2007 795.41'5303 C2007-901628-6 Editor Ray Lee Interior format and copy editing Suzanne Hocking Cover and interior design Olena S. Sullivan/New Mediatrix Printed in Canada by Webcom Ltd. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 09 08 07 Preface Guy Levé, an experienced player from Montpellier in southern France, has a passion for bridge, particularly for the play of the cards. For many years he has been planning to assemble an in-depth study of all known card play techniques and their classification. The only thing he lacked was time for the project; now, having recently retired, he has accom- plished his ambitious task. It has been my privilege to follow its progress and watch the book take shape. A book such as this should not to be put into a beginner’s hands, but it should become a well-thumbed reference source for all players who want to improve their game. -
Beat Them at the One Level Eastbourne Epic
National Poetry Day Tablet scoring - the rhyme and reason Rosen - beat them at the one level Byrne - Ode to two- suited overcalls Gold - time to jump shift? Eastbourne Epic – winners and pictures English Bridge INSIDE GUIDE © All rights reserved From the Chairman 5 n ENGLISH BRIDGE Major Jump Shifts – David Gold 6 is published every two months by the n Heather’s Hints – Heather Dhondy 8 ENGLISH BRIDGE UNION n Bridge Fiction – David Bird 10 n Broadfields, Bicester Road, Double, Bid or Pass? – Andrew Robson 12 Aylesbury HP19 8AZ n Prize Leads Quiz – Mould’s questions 14 n ( 01296 317200 Fax: 01296 317220 Add one thing – Neil Rosen N 16 [email protected] EW n Web site: www.ebu.co.uk Basic Card Play – Paul Bowyer 18 n ________________ Two-suit overcalls – Michael Byrne 20 n World Bridge Games – David Burn 22 Editor: Lou Hobhouse n Raggett House, Bowdens, Somerset, TA10 0DD Ask Frances – Frances Hinden 24 n Beat Today’s Experts – Bird’s questions 25 ( 07884 946870 n [email protected] Sleuth’s Quiz – Ron Klinger’s questions 27 n ________________ Bridge with a Twist – Simon Cochemé 28 n Editorial Board Pairs vs Teams – Simon Cope 30 n Jeremy Dhondy (Chairman), Bridge Ha Ha & Caption Competition 32 n Barry Capal, Lou Hobhouse, Peter Stockdale Poetry special – Various 34 n ________________ Electronic scoring review – Barry Morrison 36 n Advertising Manager Eastbourne results and pictures 38 n Chris Danby at Danby Advertising EBU News, Eastbourne & Calendar 40 n Fir Trees, Hall Road, Hainford, Ask Gordon – Gordon Rainsford 42 n Norwich NR10 3LX