Category Archives: Events

A grand slam – but what’s the best chance to make it?

It’s not often you hold 20 points and hear partner open the bidding – let alone a strong NT opening! But that’s what happened on this hand. Most pairs bid to 6NT but 7NT was available and there were several … Continue reading →

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Timing in defence

On today’s hand North South reached a pushy game with only a combined 21 points but the defence actually need to be quite sharp to beat it. When West opens a strong NT, North is quite likely to come in … Continue reading →

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SBC GNOT Direct Qualifier on 14th March

The Grand National Open Teams (GNOT) is Australia’s premier bridge event, organised by the Australia Bridge Federation. It involves Club Heats, Regional Finals, National Qualifier & Finals across the whole country. As one of the biggest clubs in New South … Continue reading →

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Harmony Park Swiss Pairs on 14th February

This is a NEW congress to fill the February window when Gold Coast is running online – Play bridge with the beautiful view of Harmony Park in Sydney Bridge Club. Play commences at 10.00am on Saturday 14th February for two … Continue reading →

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Count your tricks in defence as well!

Apologies again for the lack of a column last week. Sadly I landed up with flu at the Summer Festival of Bridge in Canberra and have been out of action. Hopefully things will return to normal from now on. This … Continue reading →

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