The Bridge Zone

The BZ Crew talk about
• Cranmer Bridge Club an update and a theory Photos Before and After
• A successful youth camp in Christchurch and a well-attended tournament in Hamilton

• Waikato Bays 10A Swiss Pairs at Hamilton – 27 tables (108 players) and sponsored by AFT Pharmaceuticals
• Prizes: Nearly $2,000 in prize money and approximately 200 A points were awarded.

Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu
• Levin Multigrade, Thames Restricted, Whangarei Ashbury Heights, Picton Intermediate and Papakura Intermediate (Alex Baker League)
• Mr Jinn heads to Howick and Matamata this weekend

The Bailiff joins us today and we discuss a specific bridge scenario
• A player made an opening bid in the wrong suit and stopped momentarily before their partner responded
• What can they do?
Director Guidelines for Corrections – how they get to a decision
• Eligibility for Change, Criteria for "Clear Error", Evidence of Mistake, Impartiality:

The Gambler tips today
Second player, plays low
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The Bridge Zone – Episode 427

The BZ Crew talk about
• South Pairs: Glenn Coutts and Graham Stout won the event, Jesse Pelienato and Brad Johnston finished second, and Sam Coutts and Nick Bailey finished third

• Moss Wylie and Jeremy Fraser Hoskins won the plate
• WAPS: Jennifer and Christine Gibbons won with a first-session score of 70 and a second-session score of 63.3
• However, Barry and Liz Fisher took the A-point in the afternoon session with a top score
• Cranmer Bridge Club Mereana achieved a top score during a session at the House of Cards .
• Club Visits On the trip from Dunedin to Christchurch, Bridge Clubs in Oamaru, Timaru, and Ashburton got their photos taken

• Travel Hazards Heavy snow and traffic delays of nearly two hours on the Kilmog outside of Dunedin eventually led to the road closure

• Local Trivia Barry gets grilled on this as we trip from Christchurch to Dunedin

Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu
• Ashburton Intermediate, Hutt Intermediate, Tudor-Biggs Intermediate (Auckland), Tauranga Intermediate, Junior and Novice, Kaikoura Junior and Novice
• Gin Club Circuit: The Alex Baker, Barfoot & Thompson Jin Club Circuit continues, and Mr Jin gives a roundup

• Ross shared an embarrassing story about accidentally backing his trailer into a tip in Taupo

• Feedback – Are you a couples who met over the Bridge table? – Barry and Jenny met outside an Appeal room – Does that count?

Judge Julie is covering Jury service today and returns next week
The Gambler tips today
Play up to honours
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The Bridge Zone – Episode 426

The BZ Crew talk about
Final preparations for the NZB Youth Weekend in Christchurch
Mereana's upcoming South Island Pairs in Dunedin
Morning Shadow
Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu
Paihia Club and growth – Oh what a beautiful view
Focus Mr Jinn
South Island is represented at Paihia and tournament format
Strong tournament activity with multiple fully booked events
Great personal stories
Judge Julie bangs down the gavel
Rules regarding revokes and dummy conduct
Emphasizing that the director should always be called immediately when a mistake occurs to prevent further complications
A revoke can be corrected if not yet established
Dummy is strictly prohibited from touching other players' cards or initiating calls to the director
The Gambler tips today
Around 30 second?
Barry evaluates opening bids and planning rebids before acting

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The Bridge Zone – Episode 425
The BZ Crew talk about
BBO is ending unlimited free play!
IntoBridge (by Stefan Skorchev) identified as a free unlimited alternative
Uncle Bulgaria?
10 things to take to a tournament – Barry can’t even name five
Tournament results from the Fullerton Teams and Canterbury Regional Pairs
Hello to Gerry Plamer.
Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu
Weekend tournament results across multiple regions
7-year-old player Rory McDowell at club night sessions
Twenty Seven – 04 – twenty seven mentioned again
Mr Jinn fronted at Upper Hutt – kms to C points calculation
Plenty of tournaments offered for Jinnies this weekend
Judge Julie gets a bonus question today
What to do when a partner pulls faces or wriggles during bidding
And
When does a player may ask clarification questions during online play
Both answers hinge on the same core principle
Information must come only from bidding and play, and questions may only be asked when it is your turn to bid or play.
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The Bridge Zone – Episode 424

The BZ Crew talk about
World Youth Transnational Championships in Hefei China – mission accomplished?
Results from Cambridge Sixes
Mr Jinn – potential B point record attempt
NZB tournament entry outage
Luna snaps a photo of the Buckleton gloves
Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu
Mr Jinn heads to Upper Hutt Club – we recall their 50th Jubilee in 2019
Thanks Geraldine Club for sending the Jinnies results though
Luna and Mr Jinn pair up for a tournament
Is it true the old fart is taking on the B point challenge?
Judge Julie talk to Rule 66 - Tricks
2 Core principles
ANY player may review their own last trick before leading to the next trick
NO player may touch or rearrange another players cards
We also finish off our chat about slow play and reference playing behind screens
The Gambler has a tip
Pearson's Law for spade-based bidding decisions.
And memories on why partner did not take another bid relating to Pearson’s Law
Plus a story about how Pearsons Law worked favourably for the opponents once
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