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No. Date pdf doc   Main topics
           
x 2008 index   x   News-sheets 269-286 index
           
286 4-May-08   x   When partner doubles a Stayman 2♣ bid, he is asking for a ♣ lead.
285 27-Apr-08   x   When you open, LHO doubles and partner redoubles, he's usually after a penalty.
284 20-Apr-08   x   Don't bid when a pre-empt has done its job.
283 13-Apr-08   x   Playing the Multi 2♦, 3♣ in the sequence 2♦ p 2♠ p 3♣ shows a strong ♣ hand.
282 6-Apr-08   x   You still need the standard 15-17 points to double a weak No Trump.
281 30-Mar-08   x   1♣ p 1♦ p 1NT - who is denying a 4-card major?
280 23-Mar-08   x   Go for the penalty - do not remove partner's penalty double with a flat hand.
279 16-Mar-08   x   1♣ p 1♥ p 1♠ p 3♥ is not forcing; with a forcing ♥ hand use the 4th suit first.
278 9-Mar-08   x   With ♠Q3 ♥KJ3 ♦Q875 ♣KQ107 open 1♣; a silly 1♦ opening cost 1400
277 2-Mar-08   x   If you play negative doubles, then remember the re-opening double
276 24-Feb-08   x   Safety plays are all very well - but very often not at pairs scoring.
275 17-Feb-08   x   1♣ - 1♥ - 1NT - 2♦ ; assuming it's not NMF, is 2♦ weak, invitational or forcing?
274 10-Feb-08   x   An exception to the re-opening double when playing Negative Doubles.
273 3-Feb-08   x   Understanding Negative Doubles and the re-opening double - two articles.
272 27-Jan-08   x   Dave's column: Two articles about loser-on-loser plays to establish a winner.
271 19-Jan-08   x   Dave's column: Two articles about doubling the response to Blackwood for a lead.
270 13-Jan-08   x   Cheating? If you pause with the intention of misleading the opps, that's cheating.
269 6-Jan-08   x   Dave eventually wins the Gold Cup by a clear margin from Lewis.
           
No. Date pdf doc   2007 News-sheets
           
x 2007 index   x   News-sheets 218-268 index
           
268 23-Dec-07   x   Just one week to go, Dave has overtaken Lewis and is pulling away from Jan.
267 16-Dec-07   x   The 2007 club championship is very close now between Lewis, Dave and Jan.
266 9-Dec-07   x   If partner pauses and passes, then you must pass unless you have a very clear bid.
265 2-Dec-07   x   When Stayman gets doubled you have two extra bids - use them!
264 25-Nov-07   x   Yet another Multi Mess - if you play the Multi 2 diamonds then learn the sequences.
263 18-Nov-07   x   Dave's column involves leading through an opponent's ace, a squeeze and an end-play.
262 11-Nov-07   x   When partner bids 4th suit forcing, a NoTrump bid guarantees a stop in the 4th suit.
261 4-Nov-07   x   Understanding low to encourage - play low from a doubleton if you want a ruff
260 28-Oct-07   x   ♠J86♥7652♦AK4♣A106 opposite a minimal opener is not worth game.
259 21-Oct-07   x   An excellent example of the Gambling 3NT opening - ♠974♥6♦AKQ8764♣32
258 14-Oct-07   x   We are moving! The new venue is the Bowling Green, see the map.
257 7-Oct-07   x   New club rules on the short ♣ - it needs alerting and you cannot ask during the auction.
256 30-Sept-07   x   This news-sheet includes a rather off-beat example of the jump cue bid overcall.
255 23-Sept-07   x   A bust opposite 2♣ - you need a 2nd -ve if you do not play 2♥ -ve and 2♦ waiting
254 16-Sept-07   x   Two of our top players do not understand responding 1NT/2NT to partner's overcall
253 9-Sept-07   x   Tartan twos - a poor choice for 2♥/♠ opening bids; Cappelletti or Multi Landy?
252 2-Sept-07   x   An easy grand slam missed - responding to RKCB with a void.
251 26-Aug-07   x   Which is 4th suit forcing? 1♣ - 1♦ - 1♥ - 1♠ or 1♣ - 1♦ - 1♥ - 2♠
250 19-Aug-07   x   Even vul against not in 3rd seat, ♠KQJ632♥A♦10♣AK1054, 4♠ is a silly opening.
249 12-Aug-07   x   Michaels cuebid is weak, ♠AKQ3♥Q10753♦A4♣J10 is too good for 2♣ over 1♣
248 5-Aug-07   x   With ♠AQJ63 ♥96 ♦10842 ♣Q9 transfer and then bid 3♦ over partner's 1NT.
247 29-July-07   x   The jump cuebid overcall - RHO opens 1♠ and you bid 3♠.
246 22-July-07   x   An easy game missed - ♠KJ6 ♥KQ ♦AKQJ74 ♣K9 is too strong for a 2NT opening
245 15-July-07   x   After a redouble - partner doubles and RHO redoubles; what should you/partner do?
244 8-July-07   x   Worth an opening? - 4 articles involving the Rule of 20 and Rule of 15.
243 1-July-07   x  

A new suit response to partner's pre-empt is forcing. i.e 3♦ - 3♠ is strong and forcing.

242 24-June-07   x  

The automatic re-opening double when playing negative doubles – 3 example deals.

241 17-June-07   x   A 2NT rebid after partner has raised your 1♣/♦ to 2♣/♦ shows a big hand (18-19).
240 10-June-07   x   A Multi mix-up – don't overcall 2♥ over a multi 2♦ with ♠J3 ♥A9854 ♦A982 ♣K10
239 3-June-07   x   After a few mix-ups, I've written up responding in No Trumps to partner's overcall.
238 27-May-07 x x   Another Multi mix-up, so I've written up a defense to the Multi 2 diamonds.
237 20-May-07 x x   4th suit forcing: 1♣ - 1♥ - 1♠ - 3♥ is n.f.; 1♣ - 1♥ - 1♠ - 2♦ - 2NT - 3♥ is forcing
236 13-May-07 x x   If you insist upon playing the Multi 2♦, then understand the basic sequences.
235 6-May-07 x x   The 2NT response to a 1-level opening - 4 articles, correct and incorrect.
234 29-Apr-07 x x   Restricted choice. How to play KJ97 opposite Q865 when the K is taken by the A.
233 22-Apr-07 x x   Play South African Texas Transfers – you can avoid being doubled for a lead.
232 15-Apr-07 x x   Play 4th suit forcing as game forcing - so 1♦ - 1♥ - 2♣ - 2♠ - 3♦ - 3♥ is forcing.
231 8-Apr-07 x x   Bidding in the Sandwich Seat - 1♠ pass 2♥ 3♦ dbl is penalties.
230 1-Apr-07 x x   You are in 4♠ holding ♠K10876543 opposite a void. Which do you lead?
229 25-Mar-07 x x   Stopping in 5NT when Blackwood reveals that there are two keycards missing
228 18-Mar-07 x x   Raising partner's 1NT response to 2NT shows a good 16-17 points.
227 11-Mar-07 x x   Partner opens a weak 2♠ - is ♠A♥AK10932♦K4♣Q742 worth a try for game?
226 4-Mar-07 x x   If partner doubles Stayman at the three level (2NT p 3♣ dbl) then lead a ♣.
225 27-Feb-07 x x   When your 1NT opening is avercalled with an unusual 2NT.
224 18-Feb-07 x x   The sequence 1NT - 2♣ - 2♠ - 3♦? – 4 ♥'s and 5+ ♦'s or (Advanced) SID?
223 11-Feb-07 x x   Beware of mis-fits – three more deals where bidders were oblivious of the mis-fit.
222 4-Feb-07 x x   Beware of mis-fits – and do not bid NoTrumps without a lot to spare.
221 28-Jan-07 x x   Nobody finds the 7♣ slam – Leaping Michaels would have done so.
220 21-Jan-07 x x   When 1NT is overcalled – A defence to Multi Landy and a defense to Cappelletti.
219 14-Jan-07 x x   1♠ - 4♠ is pre-emptive but 1♣ - 1♠ - 4♠ is very strong (+- 19 with no shortage)
218 7-Jan-07 x x   Responding to RKCB with a void; The Truscott defence to a strong 1♣ or 2♣.
           
No. Date pdf doc   2006 News-sheets
           
2006 yearbook   x   News-sheets 166-217 collated in one file. It's 510 pages.
           
x 2006 index x x   A more comprehensive index (than below) to the 2006 news-sheets.
           
217 31-Dec-06 x x   We have moved! We are now playing at the Tropicana hotel, North Pattaya.
216 23-Dec-06 x x   When they open with a 3-level pre-empt – double with a 4 card major or bid 3NT?
215 16-Dec-06 x x  

The Gambling 3NT scores a top – ♠8 ♥Q108 ♦AKQ10832 ♣J9

214 9-Dec-06 x x   The problem with Jacoby 2NT – playing it as 12+ and unlimited is problematic.
213 2-Dec-06 x x   Bidding No Trumps in the balancing seat.
212 25-Nov-06 x x   A 25+ balanced hand. Don't open (or rebid) 3NT: use Benjamin or Multi 2♦
211 18-Nov-06 x x   4♣ after a transfer (say 1NT - 2♦ - 2♥ - 4♣) asks for keycards.
210 11-Nov-06 x x   Transfer and bid another suit – it warns parter about your shortages.
209 4-Nov-06 x x   A recurring topic; Negative doubles and the 'automatic' re-opening double.
208 28-Oct-06 x x   Minor suit slams. You hold ♠AJ109♥K84♦KQJ2♣Q2 and partner opens 1NT.
207 21-Oct-06 x x   Partner's 1NT is overcalled with 2♥ - you hold ♠A7643♥A92♦A653♣K3
206 14-Oct-06 x x   You overcall and LHO passes - be wary if they play negative doubles.
205 7-Oct-06 x x   I have finally decided to get a mobile phone - 086 6089887 .
204 30-Sept-06 x x   It's rarely correct to transfer to a minor over partner's 1NT opening.
203 23-Sept-06 x x   Arriving early is simply good manners; habitually turn up late and you won't get a game.
202 16-Sept-06 x x   A bid when RHO overcalls 1NT is weak and to play.
201 9-Sept-06 x x   Don't double with length in the suit opened.
200 2-Sept-06 x x   The book "(strong) No Trump Bidding, Stayman and Transfers" is now published.
199 26-Aug-06 x x   A take out double of 2♠ shouhld be 4 ♥'s and/or a big hand.
198 19-Aug-06 x x   A take out double is for take-out; do not double "to show an opening hand".
197 12-Aug-06 x x   Bad manners and agressive behavior will not be tolerated - Chuck is chucked out for good.
196 5-Aug-06 x x   Unassuming Cue Bid - a sound limit raise of partner's overcall. 4 examples in one week!
195 29-July-06 x x   Restricted Choice has precedence over "8 ever 9 never".
194 22-July-06 x x   When RHO doubles – a summary of the options for declarer.
193 15-July06 x x   Muiderberg – A weak 2 ♥/♠ opening showing 5 of the major bid and a 4+ card minor.
192 8-July-06 x x   KJxxxx (with a singleton and a void) is a monster holding when partner bids the suit!
191 1-July-06 x x  

A 5-3 fit ♥/♠ is not always better than 3NT – especially with 28-30 combined points.

190 24-June-06 x x  

You hold ♠AQ2 ♥Q94 ♦92 ♣AKQ94 and partner opens 1♣ - play Inverted Minors.

189 17-June-06 x x   Psyching is not allowed at this club, that includes psychic cue bids.
188 10-June-06 x x   Playing Walsh find the 4-4 ♠ fit with a weak responding hand.
187 3-June-06 x x   The Kokish Relay: - 2♣ - 2♦ - 2♥ - 2♠ - 2NT = 25+ balanced. Gambling 3 NoTrump.
186 27-May-06 x x   2NT by responder is 11-12 and non-forcing unless agreed otherwise.
185 20-May-06 x x   1♦ - pass - 1♠ - 2♣(overcall) – 2NT is a big hand (not 12-14).
184 13-May-06 x x   Redouble is for blood and responder's subsequent double is for penalties.
183 6-May-06 x x   How many points? 1♦ - 2♦ - 2NT shows a big hand, 18-19 in Standard American.
182 29-Apr-06 x x   Don't bid your hand twice - a Cappelletti 2♠ already promises 5 ♠'s and a 5 card minor.
181 22-Apr-06 x x   Negative doubles do not apply after partner has opened 1NT or pre-empted.
180 15-Apr-06 x x   Unauthorised information. When partner pauses and passes, don't bid/lead the unexpected.
179 8-Apr-06 x x   Hanging partner - It is rarely correct to bid or raise partner when he has balanced
178 1-Apr-06 x x   A high reverse after interference? - 1♥ 1♠ 1NT 2♠ 3♣ - is 3♣ strong or competing?
25-Mar-06
17-Mar-06
 
Partner wants a ♥ lead against 3NT. What do you lead from ♥Kxx or ♥K10x?
Negative doubles - When opener should not re-open with the 'automatic' double.
175 11-Mar-06 x x   Rudeness and bad manners will not be tolerated; John Gavens has been banned for life.
174 4-Mar-06 x x   A reverse promises 5 cards in the suit opened, even if you play a 4-card major system.
173 25-Feb-06 x x  

Worth a reverse? With ♠K4 ♥A7 ♦QJ42 ♣AJ1043 I would open 1NT and not reverse.

172 18-Feb-06 x x   1NT - 2♥ - 2♠ - 4♦, what is 4♦? how do you splinter in ♣'s if 4♣ is ace ask?
171 11-Feb-06 x x   You open 1♠, LHO bids 2♥ passed to you, what now? ♠Q109853 ♥42 ♦J10 ♣AKQ
170 4-Feb-06 x x   1♥ - 1♠ - 4♥ is a huge hand. It is not shut-out or fast arrival.
169 28-Jan-06 x x   1♥/♠ - 1NT - 2NT is a problem sequence, so try to avoid it!
168 21-Jan-06 x x   Moving to the Mercure; With a stop in the opponent's suit - bid NT.
167 14-Jan-06 x x   A short ♣ or psyche? How would you describe1♣ with ♠K1062 ♥AJ5 ♦AJ984 ♣10?
166 7-Jan-06 x x   Dummy Reversal; Sandwich NT; What's alertable at this club.
           
No. Date pdf doc   2005 News-sheets
           
2005 yearbook x x   All of the 2005 new-sheets collated in one file.
        As it's 548 pages it may take a while to download.
           
x 2005 index x x   A more comprehensive index (than below) to the 2005 news-sheets.
           
165 31-Dec-05 x x   The Club Library; A splinter agreeing a minor; Is 1♣ - 1♥ - 2NT - 3♥ forcing?
164 24-Dec-05 x x  

After 1♣- 1♠, rebid 2♠ rather than 1NT holding ♠A98 ♥53 ♦KQ64 ♣A642 ?

163 17-Dec-05 x x   4th Suit Forcing – 1♣ - 1♦ - 1♥ - 1♠ – is 1♠ natural or 4th suit forcing? See the link.
162 10-Dec-05 x x   The strong jump shift is standard. If you play a weak jump shift then that is alertable.
161 3-Dec-05 x x   The ASEAN teams sham. Open 1NT with ♠Q5 ♥A92 ♦AKJ763 ♣K10 ??
160 26-Nov-05 x x   Unblocking. Balancing. Responding 1NT to partner's balancing double (9-12).
159 19-Nov-05 x x   Gambling 3NT. With a balanced hand, open 1NT: ♠J10 ♥KJ92 ♦AKQ10 ♣J42
158 12-Nov 05 x x   Bidding 1NT in the sandwich position – 1♣ pass 1♥ 1NT is dangerous.
157 5-Nov-05 x x   1♣ - 1♥ - ? , you have ♠54 ♥A85 ♦AK5 ♣QJ753 – so 1NT or 2♥?
156 29-Oct-05 x x   Benjamin is the way. A 'Limit Raise or Better' after partner's 1♥/♠ overcall.
155 22-Oct-05 x x   Responding to partner's 2♣ (2♦ waiting and 2♥ negative).
154 15-Oct 05 x x   Bidding in the pass-out seat. Overtake partner if you need the lead.
153 8-Oct 05 x x   A balanced 26+ hand? - then only Benji works. The UNT. Baby Blackwood.
152 1-Oct-05 x x   The 2♣ opener; seems to be getting weaker and weaker? time to move on to Benji?
151 24-Sept-05 x x   Take-out doubles: - they should be short in the suit bid.
150 17-Sept-05 x x   False preference. Roman 2♦. No need to jump in a game-forcing sequence.
149 10-Sept-05 x x   Don't abuse the reverse. Be wary of that 4333 shape.
148 3-Sept-05 x x   What to do with a long minor and a 4 card major opposite a 1NT opener.
147 27-Aug-05 x x   Garbage Stayman. 4-4 fit. 1NT or a negative double?
146 20-Aug-05 x x   Crowhurst, NMF or CBS? Namyats (4♣ or 4♦) means you say your hand.
145 13-Aug-05 x x   When partner's 2♣ opening is overcalled. Don't double with 2-suiters.
144 5-Aug-05 x x   4th suit forcing. Balancing. 3NT is usually better than 5♣/♦.
143 29-July-05 x x   How to get a penalty when playing negative doubles. The infamous UNT.
142 22-July-05 x x   Game tries in competition. The direct raise 4♥/♠ is pre-emptive.
141 15-July-05 x x   No natural 4♣ opener (because of Namyats). Open a 4 card major?
140 8-July-05 x x   4th suit by opener natural or 4th suit forcing? Sportsmanlike behaviour.
139 1-July-05 x x   Multi 2♦; Namyats (4♣ or 4♦ to show sound 4♥/♠ openers); Simple preference.
138 24-June-05 x x   Game try or just competing? 4th seat openers. You don't need to rebid if RHO bids.
137 17-June-05 x x   Don't double (take-out) with a flat hand. Responding to a take-out double
136 10-June-05 x x   Don't use Blackwood to gauge strength. A one-level penalty double?
135 3-June-05 x x   Return partner's suit. Raise partner's pre-empt.
134 27-May-05 x x   Support doubles and negative doubles. Raise to 4♥/♠ with a singleton?
133 20-May-05 x x   Penalty pass when playing negative doubles. A Jump rebid shows a good long suit.
132 13-May-05 x x   Raise partner's pre-empt to the limit - at once. Transfers really make life easy.
131 4-May-05 x x   The Michaels cuebid and the UNT. Raise partner if RHO doubles.
130 29-Apr-05 x x   Passing partner's 1♣ opening. Standard Responses to Gerber and Blackwood.
129 22-Apr-05 x x   Who's running the club? What should be in the news-sheets?
128 15-Apr-05 x x   Reaction to the unsportsmanlike behaviour article. Don't be bullied into 2NT.
127
8-Apr-05
 x x   Unsportsmanlike behaviour. When they interfere with Blackwood - DOPI.
126
1-Apr-05
 x x   Pass opponent's 1NT with a flat hand. Don't go bananas just because you're non-vul.
125
25-Mar-05
 x x   The negative double. Beware of mis-fits. (A)Bid(e) by the Law (of Total Tricks).
124 18-Mar-05 x x   A 2nd double is also take-out. Roman 2♦. Everyone sacrificing in a slam!
123
11-Mar-05
 x x   Pre-empt in the pass-out seat? When your NT sequence is interfered with.
122
4-Mar-05
 x x   Understanding Stayman. 5-5 majors opposite 1NT. The dog should not bark!
121
25-Feb-05
 x x   The dog that did not bark. Cover an honour with an honour?
120
18-Feb-05
 x x   Doubling a 1NT overcall. That Multi 2♦ again. 4333 type shape is bad.
119
11-Feb-05
 x x   SOS redouble. A pairs double
118
4-Feb-05
 x x   An outright psyche. Defending against the Multi 2♦.
117
28-Jan-05
 x x   3NT is usually better than 5 of a minor. What's a 2♣ overcall over a 1 ♣ opening?
116
21-Jan-05
 x x   Don't double with length in the suit opened.
115
14-Jan-05
 x x   Intervening over a strong 2♣ opener. The direct raise to 4♥/♠ is weak.
114
7-Jan-05
 x x   Compressed transfers (what a silly convention). Transfers to a specific minor.
           
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No. Date pdf doc   2004 News-sheets
           
2004 yearbook x x   The complete collection of news-sheets from 2004.
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x 2004 index x x   A more comprehensive index (than below) to the 2004 news-sheets
           
113
31-Dec-04
 x x   Double is still take-out by a passed hand. The Support Double.
112
24-Dec-04
 x x   Jacoby 2NT. Is a reverse forcing? Never deny a 4 card major.
111 17-Dec-04 x x   Jordon 2NT. Don't penalty double with no surprise.
110 10-Dec-04 x x   Cheating? Our partner's 1NT opening is overcalled - double for stolen bid?
109 3-Dec-04 x x   Gerber. Hand evaluation - Lonely and touching honours.
108 26-Nov-04 x x   Understanding Blackwood and Gerber. If 3NT is a sensible option – then bid it.
107 19-Nov-04 x x   Simple preference. The redouble. Worth a Jump Shift rebid?
106 12-Nov-04 x x   Namyats. Help-suit game-try. Double or overcall - which is stronger?
105 5-Nov-04 x x   Bidding the opponent's suit. Pre-empt to the limit (and then keep quiet).
104 29-Oct-04 x x   3-level pre-empt with a 6 card ♣ suit? - What the experts say.
103 22-Oct-04 x x   Jump Shift. Responding to partner's take-out double. Pre-empt only once
102 15-Oct-04 x x   Unauthorised information. Stayman or transfer? Rebidding a suit is not forcing.
101 8-Oct-04 x x   If partner doesn't like 1NT, he won't like 2NT. Third Hand plays High.
100 1-Oct-04 x x   How many points to respond? Responding to 1NT with a shortage.
99 24-Sept-04 x x   Stayman or Transfer with weak 5-4's? Pairs tactics. Discards etc in defence.
98 17-Sept-04 x x   Cuebid the enemy's suit to show a sound raise. Don't bid again after pre-empting.