Mel's Rule of 23: The Simple Rule That Will Save Your Bridge Game
Learn Mel Colchamiro's Rule of 23 — the simple bridge bidding rule that tells you when NOT to bid 2NT and when you must act in competitive auctions. Essential for duplicate players. ...more
Mind Sports
June 16, 2026•5 min read
What If the World’s Best Decision-Makers Have Been Meeting in Church Halls for Decades?
Discover why some of the world’s greatest decision-makers, like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, are devoted contract bridge players. Explore the game’s strategic value, the mindset it develops, and how... ...more
Mind Sports
February 19, 2026•6 min read
When Bridge Champions Play for Charity: Inside SPARK! 2025's Thrilling Showdown
Watch Adam Kaplan and Larry Cohen battle it out at SPARK! 2025, the celebrity charity event raising funds for junior bridge programs through the ACBL Educational Foundation. ...more
Media ,Bridge Tournaments
November 25, 2025•12 min read
Inside the Spark Auction Bridge Event: Expert Commentary, Strategy, and Community Spirit
Experience the Spark Auction bridge event with expert commentary from Barry Rigal, Rob Barrington, and Bronia Jenkins. Dive into bidding analysis, defensive play, and the vibrant community that makes ... ...more
Media ,Bridge Tournaments
November 19, 2025•5 min read
The Evolving World of Competitive Bridge: Chip Martel and Marty Fleisher
Explore the changing landscape of competitive bridge, from technology in tournaments to the unmatchable social dynamics, and discover why bridge remains a lifelong pursuit for enthusiasts worldwide. ...more
Mind Sports
October 22, 2025•5 min read
Lessons from the Top: My Interview with Bridge Champions Marty Fleisher and Chip Martel
Get an inside look at the world of competitive bridge with champions Marty Fleisher and Chip Martel. This exclusive interview covers their early careers, partnership strategies, major tournament wins,... ...more
Mind Sports ,Interviews
September 08, 2025•6 min read
Bridge, explained without the gatekeeping.
Every post here comes from the same place the workshops do, championship-level bridge taught in plain English. Here is what you will find:
Conventions, Explained
The bidding tools tournament players rely on, taken one at a time. Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, Negative Doubles, Weak Two Bids, and the rest of the fifty. Each one in plain English, with the hands that show you why it works.
Play and Defense
How to plan a hand before you play to trick one, count the room, and read your partner’s signals. These are the skills that turn a decent bidder into a player who brings the contract home.
Stories From the Table
World champions, legendary partnerships, and the culture of the game. Interviews and tournament coverage you will not find anywhere else, from someone who plays in the events.
Start From Zero
Never held thirteen cards before? Start with the glossary and the beginner guides. No jargon, no judgment, no club politics. Everybody starts somewhere and nobody here will make you feel it.
About Me
CHAMPIONSHIP BRIDGE, TAUGHT FOR TODAY
Two-time World Bridge Federation Women’s Spring Festival Champion, 2020 and 2022
Lifetime Platinum Member, over 200 platinum points, a rare distinction
Member of the American Contract Bridge League, the United States Bridge Federation, and the World Bridge Federation
Teaching bridge the way tournament players actually play it, with no gatekeeping and no jargon
Let’s make the game click, together.