The Monthly Tease

In the following deal, my partner - Ophir Reshef - and I were the only E/W pair to bid and make the grand slam in diamonds. We had some...

This deal came up on my 2over1 series. Suggested Auction in 2/1 Explanation of the Bids in the 2over1 Game Forcing System (2Over1) 2♣: In...

The following deal arose in the European teams youth championship. The two Vinnevich sisters: Hadassah (13 years old), and Naomi (11...

A. North opens the bidding. Bid the N/S hands. B. In 3NT East leads the S10. Dummy covers with the SJ and West plays the SQ. How should...

Bid the N/S hands. North is the dealer and the opponents pass all through. A. Do you force to game with South's hands after North opens...

Playing Matchpoints, South deals and open 1S. The auction without Bergen Raises: West passes in the first round of the auction. With...

If you can, deal this hand and play it with friends. My suggested auction: East's Bidding East opens 2C based on playing strength. With...

You are West. Everyone is vulnerable. Your RHO (Right Hand Opponent) opens 1NT. What should you bid? Scroll down for Gino's suggestion...

North is Dealer. How would you bid N/S hands when playing 2/1? E/W are silent. Scroll down for Gino's suggestion and explanation Gino's...

1. How would you bid the E/W hands? N/S does not interfere. You and partner play Bergen Raises and Jacoby 2NT. 2. You are West. You...

Bid the N/S hands. South is the dealer. If South opens 2NT, which convention can N/S employ? Scroll down for the full hand, a...

East opens a weak 2♥. Bid the N/S hands. Can you employ Lebenshol? Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution and/or...

East is the dealer. Bid the E/W hands. Should you splinter? Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution and/or explanation...

South is the dealer. West bids hearts. Bid the N/S hands. Can you Splinter? Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution and/or...

Partner opens 1♦. You respond 1♥. Partner rebids 3♦. You are playing Matchpoints. What should you rebid? Would rebidding spades show or...

East is dealer. Bid the E/W hands. Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution and/or explanation Gino's Suggestion and a Short...

East is the dealer. 1. Should East open 2♠? 2. If East opens 2♠, how should West proceed? 3. If West chooses to invite to game, which bid...

West is the dealer. How would you bid the E/W hands? Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution and/or explanation Gino's...

South is the dealer. Bid the N/S hands. Can you employ Bergen Raises? In 4♥, you are South the declarer. West leads a club. East plays...

South opens 1♦. Bid the E/W hands. Scroll down for the full hand, a suggestion/solution and/or explanation Gino's Suggestion and a Short...