Against all Odds
Watching this deal from the commentators table in Round 5 it took me a long time to see the winning defence – it was only 45 minutes after the session had ended that I spotted it. Can you do better? North leads the three of spades and declarer wins with...The Two Gentleman of Wroclaw
Two distinguished journalists were discussing a deal from the semifinals: Valentine: If North cashes a top club and switches to a spade declarer puts up dummy’s king and South ducks. Proteus: Declarer should come to hand with a trump and play a spade to the...Scotland – France match delayed
The start of the 4th session of the match between Scotland and France was delayed because one of the French players was taken ill. Play has started with board 22 and boards 17 to 21 will be redealt.Sharpen your Technique (17)
A switch in time saves nine One of the more difficult aspects of defence is to appreciate when it is necessary to change tack, particularly when it appears that you have made a good start. This is from the third session of the semifinals: The auction in the closed...Pairs – Qualification (2)
WOMEN AND SENIORS PAIRS FORMAT THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIERS TO FINAL A IS EQUAL TO 18 THERE WILL BE NO CARRY OVER OPEN PAIRS FORMAT THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIERS TO FINAL A IS EQUAL TO 52. 46 COMING FROM SEMI FINAL A AND 6 COMING FROM SEMI FINAL B THERE WILL BE NO CARRY OVER...« Older Entries