Bridge

Article 11

Bridge: Nov. 10, 2024

“Sorry, we’re clothed.” – a sign on the door of a strip club taking a day off. In an end play, declarer gives a defender the lead when any lead helps declarer. The presence of a trump suit, especially when declarer has extra trumps, adds a dimension to end plays, but declarer must eliminate a []

Article 11

Bridge: Nov. 3, 2024

In the club lounge, Wendy, our resident feminist, accosted me with todays deal. I had the misfortune to be playing with Cy, said she. Wendy and Cy the Cynic, a chauvinist, are constantly at odds, even when they cut as partners in our penny game. I couldnt expect the man to make four spades, Wendy []

Article 11

Bridge: Oct. 29, 2024

Your honor, the District Attorney stated, we will prove that South committed a felony: He lost a cold vulnerable game. Proceed, the judge instructed, and the court kibitzed the evidence. South played at four hearts after East opened one spade, the DA began, West led the ten of spades, and East overtook with the jack, []