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It’s a skill to give your bridge game fresh joy

On this page you can access our weekly (or thereabouts 🙂 ) bridge tips. Click our READ MOREs and you too will have taken the first step to knowing what has helped bridge players to raise the bridge competence bar, improve their bridge scores and gain more confidence when they play bridge.

Commit no Crime when your side has a great fit

Consider the bidding when choosing your lead in a bridge game. BUT never underlead an ace. Unless yo…
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28/11/2023

Long and (s)low is the bridge game way to go

Consider the bidding when choosing your lead in a bridge game. BUT never underlead an ace. Unless yo…
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21/11/2023

IBEScore Technical Manual

Introduction Welcome to the IBEScore bridge scoring environment. Whether you are a player or a cl…
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17/11/2023

Set your trap with the magic 8, but go high with 9.

When you are missing key cards in a suit, strive to ONLY commit your desired winner AFTER one of you…
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14/11/2023

Bridge games feel really great when your only point wins

Promoting a trick for your partner when they have only one point feels great. bridge point: Trump pr…
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07/11/2023

Fortune comes when you get technical

When you are likely to end up defending , bid to help partner lead to your values. When you declare,…
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31/10/2023

Are your defenders showing off their diamonds?

The bidding reveals secrets that will help declarer reveal cards. Look to the opponent’s bidding and…
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24/10/2023

Routine auction sets scene for a better bridge discard

A Bridge Declarer tip – Discards do not always need to be made immediately.…
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17/10/2023

IT’S JUST A BRILLIANT GAME

Bridge is an exceptional card game. It is loved by millions, some of whom play every day. It is played online as well as holding cards around a table. You might be just starting out. Or perhaps you have been playing for 100 years. Who ever you are when you play bridge, knowledge of how to do things right, first time helps builds skills bridge for life.

IS IT A CHALLENGE?

But for a multitude of reasons, bridge is often over-complicated and made difficult. Because many teachers talk and talk, kindly handing out summary sheets that require reading time. Moreover they seem to bear little relevance and are hard to put into context. And so can make little sense when a player is faced with cards.

But the absolute truth is that there are simple things players and learners can do to make their bridge playing much easier.

INTEGRATE YOUR BRIDGE TO THE WORLD AROUND YOU

In the world of bridge, expertise comes in small but impactful doses—explore the secrets in every bite-sized gem. Released weekly you can add an item to bridge bidding, playing or defending toolkit.

Our goal is to share our knowledge and experience to help you build yours.

These tips are for everyone who plays bridge. Revise, learn, or simply embrace the quick read.

How to use the Handviewer tools in the tips

  • Click Next to follow the play and reach the comment at the end of the play.
  • To change the display view to pictures of cards, click Options then ‘Pictures of Cards’ ()
  • To hide East & West’s cards click on the word South or North
  • To find out the maximum tricks based on which card is played next click GIB
  • To PLAY the cards yourself, click Play (and make sure all four hands are on view – see above). Then select a card each time the seat is yellow and play. Good luck!

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  • Learn How to Use
    • Video Guides
    • General IBEScore How-tos
    • – for Players
    • – for Directors
    • – for Organisers
    • Forum
    • IBEScore Technical Manual
    • Tips for Better Bridge Results
  • What is IBEScore?
    • In a Nutshell
    • Installing IBEScore on your device
    • General use of the IBEScore Mobile App
  • Plans & Pricing
  • Event Examples
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