As you read this, I am getting ready to depart on a 6-week teaching cruise in the Far East. I know you all must have lots of sympathy for this horrible occupation I've chosen, but don't all cry at once, please.
On September 9, ACBL members have their yearly chance for gold points at the local club. I wrote the analysis booklet for this Instant Matchpoint Game--free to all participants (after the game, of course).
Enjoy!
After the Opponent's Make a Takeout Double
This is the 21st article in a series that began in 2008. For September, we continue our tour through the convention card by examining Opening Preempts.
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Our team reached the Spingold Final in Washington D.C.
Oh, I was supposed to be retired? Click here to read the story.
Fun in the Sun
Our team at the Las Vegas Regional had a great week. It must have been a good warmup for my teammate Bob Hampton, who won not one, but two National Championships at the summer NABC in Washington D.C. Here are two instructive deals from the Las Vegas tournament (two more next month):
In recent months I've written about the Trials to select the U.S. teams for the Bermuda Bowl in Brazil. That tournament is ongoing as I send this newsletter out. You might even see me doing live on-line commentary on BBO. Here are my final two exhibits from the team trials:
This is the look of the new series of Bergen Booklets. He has chosen popular topics (such as 2/1, Doubles, Hand Evaluation), and written 16-page reference booklets.
On my site are downloadable free samples. Click here to read more.
I already have big plans for this newsletter in 2010. In the upcoming months I will reveal some of the new features coming your way.
Spingold Final in Washington D.C. 
This is the look of the new series of Bergen Booklets.
