Life, Bridge, and Breaking Barriers: My Journey as Ron Smith
In this personal reflection, Ron Smith shares his journey from childhood prodigy to concert pianist and bridge champion, navigating racial barriers while inspiring future generations through music and... ...more
Hall of Fame
February 10, 2026•5 min read
Eric Rodwell: The Bridge Theorist Who Revolutionized Modern Bidding
Discover Eric Rodwell's bridge journey, innovations like Support Doubles, and his legendary partnership with Jeff Meckstroth. Watch exclusive interview now. ...more
Hall of Fame ,Interviews
January 25, 2026•14 min read
Young Bridge Champions: Our Journey, Community, and the Game That Changed Our Lives
Discover the inspiring journey of young bridge champions Ethan Derman and Katie Sullivan. Learn how bridge shaped their lives, the role of family and mentors, the excitement of international tournamen... ...more
Hall of Fame
August 26, 2025•5 min read
A Legend's Legacy: The Stats and Stories of Steve Weinstein's Hall of Fame Induction
Celebrating Steve Weinstein’s 2025 Hall of Fame induction with stories, stats, and tributes from family, friends, and longtime partner Bobby Levin. ...more
Hall of Fame
August 19, 2025•3 min read
Marty Fleisher Inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame
Marty Fleisher’s induction into the ACBL Hall of Fame—acknowledging his decades-long record of top-tier performance, major titles, and strategic influence on the game with introduction by Chip Martel ...more
Hall of Fame
August 05, 2025•2 min read
Celebrating a Lifetime of Bridge, Friendship, and Sportsmanship: My Journey to the 2025 Sidney Lazard Sportsmanship Award
Discover the inspiring journey of Mitch Dunitz, 2025 Sidney Lazard Sportsmanship Award recipient, whose dedication to bridge, friendship, and community has left an indelible mark on the game. ...more
Hall of Fame
July 29, 2025•3 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.