Scoring – What are matchpoints? ♦
In this lesson we learn about match-pointed pairs and in particular how they are scored. Knowing about how the
Finesse or Drop? ♣
Make sure you check out the article on 'the finesse', before reading this one! There are more ways to
The Finesse ♣
A ‘finesse’ is a card play technique that increases the number of tricks you can make out of a
Hand of the Week #10 (Solution) ♣
N E S W 1NT P 3NT P P P South's heart lead is the best lead
Hand of the Week #10 ♣
N E S W 1NT P 3NT P P P The straight-forward auction has led East West
5 Card Majors Answers ♠
The answers to the 5 Card Majors quiz are below. If you haven't yet taken the quiz then click
5 Card Majors ♠
Below is a bidding quiz on 5 Card Majors which is a fundamental system change to regular ACOL. It
2-Suited Hands ♠
This advanced lesson sees us take a look at bidding 2-suited hands. We look at why these extremely shapely
Hand of the Week #9 (Solution) ♦
N E S W 1♥ P 1♠ P 2♣ P 4♥ P P P With the red
Hand of the Week #9 ♦
N E S W 1♥ P 1♠ P 2♣ P 4♥ P P P North South have
Cover an Honour with an Honour ♦
This lessons sees us take a look at general defensive techniques, and in particular we concentrate on when you
The Principle of Restricted Choice ♠
The principle of restricted choice is a card playing technique/theory that follows the laws of probability. Restricted choice is
The Ruffing Finesse ♥
The 'ruffing finesse' is a card play technique that looks to generate extra tricks by using the threat of
Hand of the Week #8 (Solution) ♥
N E S W 2♦ 2NT* P 3NT P P P The opening lead of a heart
Hand of the Week #8 ♥
N E S W 2♦ P 2NT* P 3NT P P P West opens a weak 2
To draw or not to draw? Answers ♣
Below are the answers to the declarer play quiz on whether or not you should be looking to draw
To draw or not to draw? ♣
Below is a declarer play quiz on whether or not you should be looking to draw the trumps. Deciding
Red Suit Transfers – What to do after you’ve transferred? ♦
This lesson sees us look in greater detail at the idea behind playing 'red suit transfers'. These bids take
Pre-emptive Bidding ♣
A ‘pre-emptive bid’ is named as such because the intention is to pre-empt your opponents from opening the bidding.
Hand of the Week #7 (Solution) ♠
N E S W 2♦ X P 4♥ P P P The 3 losers in spades, diamonds
Hand of the Week #7 ♠
N E S W 2♦ X P 4♥ P P P South opens a weak 2 in
Count Signals in Defence ♠
In this advanced lesson we learn about a new method of signalling in defence. Here we look at how
Opening Bids Answers ♣
The answers to the opening bids quiz are below. If you haven't yet taken the quiz then click here
Opening Bids ♣
Below is a bidding quiz on opening bids. The opening bid is a pivotal part of the bidding as
Hand of the Week #6 (Solution) ♦
N E S W 1NT P 3NT P P P With only 8 tops tricks, the ♦AK
Hand of the Week #6 ♦
N E S W 1NT P 3NT P P P East has 8 top tricks in this
Supporting Partner’s Overcall ♥
In this lesson we take a look at the various different ways that you can support your partner's overcall.
Long Suit Trial Bids ♥
When you open 1 of a major and your partner raises to 2 of that major, often you are
Weak Jump Shifts ♠
We learn about jumping as a responder in this video. Specifically, we take a look at what it means
Hand of the Week #5 (Solution) ♣
N E S W 1♥ P 2♣ P 3♥ P 4♥ P P P At least 1