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Not the loser everyone else lost!

Today’s column is primarily just an amusing story but it does have some interesting points in both bidding and defence. The hand occurred in the Barrier Reef Congress teams held recently in Townsville. North South can make 6♠ because ♥A … Continue reading

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SBC GNOT Club Heat starts from 2nd June

We would like to invite you to play in our GNOT Club Qualifier over 3 Tuesdays 2nd, 9th & 16th June, 10.00am – 1.15pm. GOLD Masterpoints! We will sponsor at least one team (formed by the top two pairs) to … Continue reading

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Second hand plays low

Something often taught early on in bridge (or in fact any similar trick taking game like whist or 500) is “second hand plays low, third hand plays high”. Like everything in bridge there are no 100% rules and there are … Continue reading

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Give them some rope!

Many bridge tournaments are won and lost because of simple carelessness. It’s almost impossible to maintain 100% concentration all of the time but a simple little slip can often prove costly. Today’s hand is an example. First, however, the auction. … Continue reading

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SBC Novice & Restricted Pairs Congress

A special Pairs event for Novice and Restricted players! Compete with players who are of similar level – Novice (fewer than 100 masterpoints) and Restricted (fewer than 300 masterpoints).  SBC Novice and Restricted Pairs Congress Two sessions: we will play … Continue reading

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