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Yes, a problem for me with Win10. I've tried various resolutions -- high to low. It's the cards that are pixelled, nothing else.

Diana! I think this is all your fault. ;) When E bids 3♠, you should definitely double, forcing Helene to bid 4♥. Problem solved. It's so much fun to de- your bugs in the forums. I learn a lot. Thanks! ♥ Sandy

Let's use LCS as a starting point. General Approach. Would I/A players follow Hardy or Lawrence? Is 2♣ over 1♦ forcing -- for simplicity?

GO SHOCKERS!

Please count me in. 2/1 Any evening EDT beginning May 1. Thanks for the post.

Back to the question. If you show partner GF and pard rebids diamonds, go up the line. 2♥--a forcing bid, says, "Show me your stuff, pard." (i.e., Cohen: KISS)

Hey Dustin! It depends on where you live. The BIL Beginning Bridge Program (BBP) is offered at various times during the year so that the courses are convenient to beginners all over the world. A favorite time for US and Canada is 2200 (10pm) ET. Contact Diana for more information at dvanduzer@sbcglobal.net.

Hey Dustin! It depends on where you live. The BIL Beginning Bridge Program (BBP) is offered at various times during the year so that the courses are convenient to beginners all over the world. A favorite time for US and Canada is 2200 (10pm) ET. Contact Diana for more information at dvanduzer@sbcglobal.net.

If you have friends who would like to learn bridge or feel a bit rusty yourself, join Bridge 101 starting January 15 each T/Th at 4pm EST (2100 UTC)--eight 2-hour sessions. The Beginning Bridge Program is offered through the Beginner/Intermediate Lounge (BIL), a private club on BBO, and has four courses designed just for beginners: ♣ Bridge 101: Basic Bidding--The Magic 13! ♦ Bridge 102: 102 Tricks in Play of the Hand ♥ Bridge 201: Conventions You Should Know and Love ♠ Basic Defense Strategies To join the BIL, visit www.bilbridge.com. For more information on the Program, the BIL, or to register for Bridge 101; please email Diana at dvanduzer@sbcglobal.net. Good cards, great pards & Happy New Year!

Amazingly, some of these posts are meant to be clever, not unkind. ;)

Dave, this enjoyably makes one think about one's style. Perhaps another factor in compatibility measurement would be a ranking of "intuition" through "mathematical precision." 1 = You will go with your gut in a highly competitive situation. 9 = You will rarely deviate from mathematical/statistical precision at any bridge table.

No reason not to lead the 10. The declarer is hopefully more disadvantaged than by a 4th down lead. Good poll, Paul! Will enjoy the results.

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♥♥♥♥ Invite your friends who would like to learn the game to register for Bridge 101 in the Beginner/Intermediate Lounge (BIL) on BBO. The 8 sessions begin with simple hand evaluation and continue through NT bidding. Held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm Eastern, the course is the first of the four foundation courses in the BIL Beginning Bridge Program. This course is free with a trial membership in the BIL. A support fee is requested after the first 60 days of membership. www.bilbridge.com The course begins 4 May and ends 27 May. To register for Bridge 101 or for more information about the Program, please email Gowanlock at beginningbridge@gmail.com. Also, one-on-one mentors are available for BIL members. Check out the BIL website above for more information. The BIL is an international club. All beginners and intemediates are welcome to join this fun-filled, learning environment! ♥♥♥♥