Sorry, Partner

American champion Kerri Sanborn talks with us about graduating from Hearts and Pinochle to Bridge, and her experience at the very top of the game. Plus, we hear her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Kerri Sanborn's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/kerri-sanborn/

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American champion Brad Moss talks with us about growing up and the importance of respecting your partner, and shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Brad's profile at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/brad-moss/

Find our recommended books HERE.

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Danish champion Christina Lund Madsen joins us to discuss passion and patience, and shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Discover more about Christina on her website: https://www.christina-bridge.com/

Or read about her at Bridge Winners: https://bridgewinners.com/profile/christina-lund-madsen/

Find our recommended books HERE.

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Find our recommended books HERE.

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-KVELL about your club on the show!

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New Zealand champion Ashley Bach joins us to discuss the endless variety and beauty of bridge, and shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Before he was a bridge champion, Ash played two-handed bridge with his family. See some versions of the game here: https://improvebridge.com/honeymoon-bridge-and-other-two-player-bridge-variants/

Ash's profile at the World Bridge Federation: http://db.worldbridge.org/Repository/peopleforscrap/person.asp?qryid=6048

Find our recommended books HERE.

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Croatian champion Tihana Brkljacic discusses relaxation, defense mechanisms, and the elegance of simplicity, as well as shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Tihana got married during a bridge tournament (20 years ago). Here is a link to the New York Times article about the happy day:

www.nytimes.com/2003/02/15/arts/bridge-never-mind-the-contract-the-real-game-is-2-hearts.html

Details for the International Pula Bridge Festival (Tihana is the General Manager): www.pulabridgefestival.com

Tihana is on Facebook: www.facebook.com/tihana.brkljacic

Find our recommended books HERE.

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-KVELL about your club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

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These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

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Chinese champion Yinghao "Dunga" Liu talks about keeping his promises and the fundamental importance of good communication, and shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Read more about Dunga on Bridge Winners: http://bridgewinners.com/profile/dunga-liu/

You can see a picture of Dunga's first bridge book on Instagram @sorrypartnerpodcast

Find our recommended books HERE.

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BE PART OF THE FUN ...

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-KVELL about your club on the show!

-Send your bridge stories and comments to [email protected].

-Or to @sorrypartnerpodcast on INSTAGRAM.

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South African champion Nicola Bateman joins us to chat about stamina and the value of civility, as well as share her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Nicola's favourite bridge book for advanced to expert players is The Rodwell Files by maestro Eric Rodwell. "This book explains his innovative ideas and strategies for card play, and especially the mental areas of the game which highlight the differences that distinguish an average player from a successful one."

Oops ... GHESTEM CORRECTION:

After 1H opener

2nt = lowest suits- ie minors

2H = extremes- ie S+C

3C= highest suits- ie S+D

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Irish champion Ciaran Coyne talks about the role of serendipity in his bridge journey and the importance of trusting your own judgment, as well as shares his top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

Ciaran chose this book as a prize when he won his first bridge tournament, back in the days when he still ranked as an intermediate player (this was in addition to the trophy, of course) :

The Complete Guide to Defensive Play by Frank Stewart.

If you're looking for inspiration to keep your cool under pressure try: Bridge Triumphs and Disasters

As a child, Ciaran's family taught him 25 (a popular card game in Ireland). Here's a link on how to play.

Find our recommended books HERE.

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These links are also available on our website at sorrypartner.com

PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...

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New Zealand/Australian champion Susan Humphries talks about the importance of mentors in her development as a player, the pleasure of being part of the worldwide bridge community and her addiction to the game, as well as shares her top tip for developing players. But first, we kibitz!

How to play Strip Jack Naked/Beggar My Neighbour

How to play Up & Down the River

Find our recommended books HERE.

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PLEASE SHARE THE SHOW ...

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