Learn Bridge Online Newsletter by Bajir

#302 Feb 6, 2024

Jump to game? You might miss slam! - with Jack Stocken

How would you respond to partner's 1♥ opening bid with this wild hand? ♠AKQJT6532 ♥7 ♦AT ♣3

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#301 Jan 31, 2024

After a 4♥ opening bid, is that a Takeout or a Penalty Double?! - with Marla Lawson

After two passes, our right hand opponent opens with a whopping 4♥ bid! Oh boy, this is already exciting. Partner then…

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#300 Jan 23, 2024

*Why* do we count winners in NT? - with India Natt

You're in 3NT and things don't look like they should be too challenging at first. Can you spot how many players might…

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#299 Jan 18, 2024

With four losers, how can you get rid of one? - with Curt Soloff

We count our losers... a spade, a heart, and two clubs. Uh, oh. Can you spot our best chance at getting rid of one of…

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#298 Jan 16, 2024

♦→♥ Test yourself: Transfers & next bids ♥→♠ with Marla Lawson

So many of us learners, even after becoming comfortable with Transfers themselves, can get flummoxed trying to figure…

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#297 Jan 9, 2024

Re-opening with a double? - with Bridget Rampton!

When they reopen with a double you can pass and catch the opponents out. Happy days! When you are in the overcalling…

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#296 Dec 22, 2023

♥ 🎅 Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! 🎅 ♥

Our troubles can wait! For a few hours each week, we get to focus simply on thinking about this fascinating and…

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#295 Dec 19, 2023

Can you open 1NT with a 6-card suit? - with Curt Soloff and Juan

Would you select a different opening bid to facilitate an easier auction the rest of the way?

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