Assume you're declarer at six diamonds and West leads the ten of spades. How would you play the hand? From the outset, your only concern is to avoid losing two hearts. Two possibilities are ...

If you have not been playing the game long and would like to check that you have basic declarer play down pat, buy “Declarer Play at Bridge: A Quizbook” by Barbara Seagram and David Bird (Master Point ...

Declarer play at bridge is almost akin to being a detective — declarer tries to collect as much evidence as possible from the bidding and the play ahead of a crucial decision, and then bases his or ...

This is the third column of four where I am continuing in my mission to get my readers to buy, borrow and read more bridge books. As I wrote in the first column on this topic, I’m always puzzled as to ...

Performing the impossible is a contradiction of terms, but there are times when declarer can give a good imitation of the feat. Examine this deal in its entirety. South has a heart to lose and, as the ...

Over a weak bid, a jump-overcall should usually be played as strong; seven or eight playing tricks, with a six-card suit, ...