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Tough defence to 3NT!

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Julian Foster

City and Canada Bay – Monday Morning 2nd September 2024. For the 2nd week in a row I’ve picked board 7 to talk about.  This week it’s a hand where almost all East West pairs played 3NT.  Whilst it could have been beaten, … Continue reading →

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A total misfit!

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Julian Foster

City and Canada Bay – Monday Morning 26th August 2024. Board 7 last week was an example of a complete misfit for North South.  Each have a grand total of 2 cards in suits their partner has! The great art to … Continue reading →

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Variations of stayman and the difference between a 6 and a 5!

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Julian Foster

City and Canada Bay – Monday Morning 19th August  2024. I understand different boards were played at the two Monday sessions last week.  This is a hand from the City session as that was the only one I had hand records … Continue reading →

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The art of not opening up suits

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Julian Foster

City and Canada Bay – Monday Morning 12th August 2024. Apologies there was no column last week.  Unfortunately, I had to do a quick dash to the UK after a death in the family so there was a lot to organise … Continue reading →

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Upgrading hands and 4th suit forcing

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Julian Foster

City and Canada Bay – Monday Morning 29th July 2024. Board 8 last week had some fairly consistent results (most East West pairs made 10 tricks in 3NT) but the bidding to reach it could well have varied quite a … Continue reading →

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