Deng Xiaoping |
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October 25, 2023
Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997), the renowned Chinese leader who steered China into an era of reform and modernization, was not only a political mastermind but also a devoted bridge player. |
The Principle of Restricted Choice |
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October 20, 2023
The Principle of Restricted Choice is a guideline for inferring the location of particular cards held by the opponents. |
Martina Navratilova |
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October 14, 2023
Tennis legend and winner of 59 Grand Slam titles. On the topic of bridge, she has been quoted as saying, "No matter where I go, I can always make new friends at the bridge table." |
Snoopy |
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October 14, 2023
Yes, Snoopy is a bridge player too. Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, a long-time player, occasionally penned comic strips in which Snoopy, Woodstock (and Woodstock's buddies) play bridge. |
Bidding Conventions |
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| A list of all 130+ bidding conventions, principles and systems on this site. |
SAYC |
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| SAYC (Standard American Yellow Card) is a 5-card major bidding system popular in online bridge. |
Famous Bridge Players |
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| Famous bridge players, both celebrities and professionals. |
Bergen Raises |
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Bergen raises are a form of specialized major-suit raises after a   |
Jacoby 2NT |
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Jacoby 2NT is an artificial, game-forcing response to partner's 1M opening bid (e.g. 1 : 2NT).
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Jacoby Transfers |
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| Jacoby Transfers are used when partner bids no-trumps and you hold a 5+ card major. |
Michaels Cuebid |
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| The Michaels convention is a type of cuebid that shows a two-suited hand. |
"It was George [Kaufman] who pointed out that you could always hold good cards merely by sitting South. 'No matter who writes the books or articles,' he said, 'South holds the most terrific cards that I ever saw. There is a lucky fellow if I ever saw one.'"
— Charles Goren
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