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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
23 May 2024
Going against the grain. We know what happens, in a no-trump contract, when we do not duck an opponent’s lead of a danger suit. The defence regains the lead and runs winners when playing low at trick one would have cut communications. So,... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
22 May 2024
Fortune favours the brave. Well, you do not need to be too brave with as there are various ways to achieve a good result with today’s deal. It is complicated by the fact that it was played in the Pairs environment which means the top score... read more here
Matariki Fundraiser
22 May 2024
An online Swiss Pairs fundraiser is being run on the Matariki Holiday (Friday 28th June). Attached is the poster with more information. Matariki Fundraiser (9.23MB) Funds raised for this event will go... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show
22 May 2024
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
21 May 2024
A little (in partner's hand) means a lot…..well, undertricks! Have you ever not known what to lead? Dumb question? Frequently! Well, in that case, you will find yourself in familiar territory today. The play will not take place until you... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
20 May 2024
Finesse and Care. The following board required both of the above for one declarer. Firstly, though, would you... read more here
Congratulations to our recenlty promoted Grandmasters
18 May 2024
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
17 May 2024
For Junior, Intermediate and Novice players…and others. It’s Fri day! Guiding Partner, Avoiding Disaster! Sometimes as a defender you have to work out what to play next. Then there are times when your partner gives you a good clue,... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
16 May 2024
Listen (to the bidding) and look (at your hand). Today’s problem might seem no problem for some but for the vast majority of North-South pairs who faced it, they could not come to the right conclusion. So, if you get the wrong answer... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
15 May 2024
What a card! One useful point. Actually, there was a little more to the dummy hand than the solitary high card point which the dummy hand held. The lack of high cards in dummy rather balanced out declarer’s own holding as they held 26... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
14 May 2024
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Daily Bridge in New Zealand
13 May 2024
Trans- Tasman Round 3. The 3rd round of the Trans- Tasman Teams took place last Friday night. New Zealand teams still occupy 6 of the top 8 positions in the 16 team competition though the leaders are now Australian Mixed Team who had a... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
10 May 2024
For Junior, Intermediate and Novice players…others, too? It’s Fri day. Missing Monarchs. Some basic techniques are displayed in today’s deal. Shortly, you will be asked to form a plan to make 9 tricks but let’s glance... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
9 May 2024
Percentage Problems. You reach a pretty reasonable 6C contract and there are only two cards of interest which you cannot see…and they are both minor suit kings. You would not want to lose to both of them. South DealsE-W Vul... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
8 May 2024
Shape! Never mind the high-card point count. Take a look at one’s shape. Well, best look at both! How good then is the following 8-count after one’s partner opens 1S? I thought today we would take a look at how our Panel approach the... read more here
The Bridge Zone Radio Show
8 May 2024
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Announcement- Congress venue from 2025
7 May 2024
7 May 2024 NZ CONGRESS – NEW VENUE FOR 2025 We are excited to announce a new venue for 2025 for our premier event, the NZ Bridge Congress. Venue: Palmy Venues | Palmy Conference + Function Centre (venuespn.co.nz)Main... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
7 May 2024
A harder form of defence. Quite often it is best for defenders to go looking for their tricks if they want to beat the contract they are defending. That can include getting ruffs or setting up a side-suit winner before the declarer is able to... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
6 May 2024
Match optimism with care. The optimism came in the bidding. The care needed to come in the declarer play. If South exercised both, they could consider it a job well done on the following board. You have already taken an optimistic route in the... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
3 May 2024
For Junior, Intermediate and Novice players…and others! It’s Fri day. What a difference a lead..or a switch can make! I am not saying you should find the winning lead in the deal below. Even if you do not, then perhaps... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
2 May 2024
The tale of three ducks! Well, it is the duck-shooting season! So, let’s see what happens if there are a few ducks around today’s contract! East DealsN-S Vul ♠ A J 8 5 ♥... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
1 May 2024
Game of Two Sides. Some contracts develop into a battle with both sides pushing to achieve their aim. Who will win? Let’s look at the game, or battle, through declarer’s eyes: North DealsNone Vul ♠... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
30 Apr 2024
A little planning saves a poor result. Today’s deal tests one of the fundamentals of playing a contract. That half of those who were declarer in a routine 1NT contract failed to make 7 tricks suggests that the fundamentals are not always... read more here
Daily Bridge in New Zealand
29 Apr 2024
Peter Newell, Malcolm Mayer, Michael Ware and Martin Reid, Open Teams winners. ANZAC in Wellington. ANZAC Weekend meant as usual four days of bridge at the Wellington Bridge Club, Swiss Pairs, Pairs and finally two days of Teams. These... read more here
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