Author Archives: Julian Foster

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

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

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

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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Protection and trump control

City and Canada Bay – Monday Morning 22nd July 2024. Board 22 last week saw a wide variety of contracts.  In the city session it was played 9 times and there were 8 different contracts!  Canada Bay had 12 tables and 6 … Continue reading

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Overcalling and suit blockages

City and Canada Bay – Monday Morning 15th July 2024. Board 18 last week saw most pairs playing in 2♠ but it had some interesting points about overcalling and defending. Looking at the auction East will pass and South will … Continue reading

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