For Bridge Players by Richard Pavlicek

Polls & Contests

From September 2000 to October 2007, I conducted a monthly poll or contest, with participants from 90+ countries. All 82 events are archived here chronologically within types. You will find a lot to improve your game, and you should enjoy the humorous themes. To benefit most, try the “Challenge” before reading the analyses.  Return to Index

Bidding Polls
Yesterday, Once More
Start Spreadin’ the News
2001: A Bridge Odyssey
Another Time, Another Place
Catch a Falling Star
Bidding with Finess
When the Chips Are Down
Down by the Riverside
Long Research in Pairs
Aces and Plum Blossoms
The Netherland Showdown
A Gem-Rich Zoo in Zambia
Island of the Dinosaurs
Stanwyck Role and Sixty
Starry, Starry Night
Hamman Crewmen at Finis
Let the Good Times Roll
This Land Is Your Land
Crossroads of Eternal Hope
Big Brother Is Watching
Wily Alvin Led USA in Tie
The Beast of Velvet Cave
On Top of the World
Turin Polls Raise Cain
The Verdict in 48 Hours
A Large Gala Occasion
Tales of the Wild West
Swan Song Nets Huge Loss
Stolen Crown Blinds Union
Second Place Rose Garden
The Legend of King Arthur
Fair Winds on the Plate
Island of the Coconuts
United State Wins Swiss
Law Bids Are in Mutiny
Deutschland’s Vienna Coup

Declarer Play Contests
Bewitched and Bewildered
Notrump Wonderland
When the Bluebird Sings
Dog Days of Summer
The Tell-Tale Hearts
Keep the Ship Afloat
The Clubhouse Collection
The Lake Erie Ghost Ship
Visions of Sugar Plums
Delusions of Grandeur
The Game Is Afoot
The House on Phantom Lane
Distribution Most Foul
The Falcon Is Found!
The Modern Hexathlon
Mission: Implausible
Par for the Course
The Man Who Bid Too Much
I Heard the Bells
Six Against The Rock
The Twelfth of Never
Diamonds in the Ruff
Beware the Ides of March
Concerto in A Minor
I Walk the Line
Try To Remember

Defensive Play Contests
Counselor for the Defense
Diamonds Are Forever
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Leading for the Gold
Slammin’ Sammy Goes Deep
Have Cards, Will Double
Valley of the Kings
Our Finest Gifts We Bring
The Worst Leading Man
Horrors of the Wax Museum
Let Your Heart Be Light
Gamebusters!
Finesses of Frankenstein
The First Bridge Biathlon
Slick Willy and Monique
Who’s On Lead?
The Art of Self-Defense
Waltzing with Matilda
Shadow of a Doubt
Nevermore

Overall Leaders & Stats
Bidding Polls 2000-06
Play Contests 2000-06
Bidding Poll Bot Results
Play Contest Bot Results
Play Contests 2007

Before you leave, join me for A Pause To Reflect.

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