John is fond of saying, “The contract is often won or lost at trick one.” The ARCH acronym stands for:
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Hand Evaluation: Standard Methods vs Losing Trick Count
We recently published an article on Losing Trick Count (LTC), our favorite method of hand evaluation. Here is an example
Continue readingLosing Trick Count: An Introduction
In previous articles we have discussed the importance of considering your hand’s distributional assets. There are many ways to do
Continue readingPoints, Schmoints!
As you probably know, I can’t claim to be the originator of the above expression. Marty Bergen (pictured above), one
Continue readingAnother NOF
Here’s a recent hand to once again illustrate the NOF concept. Dealer: Vul: North ♠ KJ75 ♥ K73 ♦ 72
Continue readingThe Art and Science of Bidding
If you’ve ever read the column “It’s Your Call” in the ACBL Bridge Bulletin, you know the title of this
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