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Whose suit to lead in defence?

City and Polish Club – Thursday Morning 14th August 2025. Board 7 last week saw a mixture of results – often with East West going off. But it was when they defended that it was the most interesting. South will … Continue reading

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Maintaining communication in defence

City and Polish Club – Thursday Morning 7th August 2025. Board 22 last week was another partscore hand where it’s worth both sides competing. East will normally start with 1♥ and South should overcall 1â™ . Yes the suit isn’t great … Continue reading

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2025 SBC Xmas in Winter Congress Highlights

Christmas came early in Sydney Bridge Club! There were 26 tables competing in the Pairs and 28 tables in the Teams in the Xmas in Winter congress. The congress was run smoothly under John McIlrath’s directorship, the hard work by … Continue reading

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Use of a “competitive double”

City and Polish Club – Thursday Morning 31st July 2025. Board 15 last week was a classic competitive partscore hand. The points are roughly equal between the two sides and each can made a contract at the 2 level although, … Continue reading

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3NT with a long running minor

City and Polish Club – Thursday Morning 24th July 2025. Last week board 22 contained an 8 card club suit. When you have a long minor suit with the top cards, it’s worth considering trying to play in 3NT. There … Continue reading

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