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Bridge with Larry Cohen Newsletter

September 2008

Greetings,

Welcome to the new subscribers who joined in the midst of my 2-year project. This month has the 9th article of my tour of the Convention Card. Also read about some Las Vegas deals, and one of my favorite stories called "Winning without the Hat."

ACBL Members -- Remember the September 11, 2008 Instant Matchpoint Game. Gold Points at your club and an analysis booklet written by somebody you know (guess who!).

Through the Convention Card

With this and next month, the 9th and 10th in the series, we finally wrap up the 1-level.

This month and next, the 3 loose ends:

Opener's Jump shift

Opener's Reverse

2/1 GF + forcing 1NT

My favorite deals from the NABC in Vegas

I was delighted to win the Grand National Teams (representing Florida) in Las Vegas. It was my 25th National Championship victory. To read about some of the instructive deals, please click here.

Winning Without the Hat

Several years ago I had a "religious experience." Anyone who knows me well would be surprised! To see what's up my sleeve, please click here to read about how I won without the Hat.

(article made available courtesy of the Granovetters--originally published in their Bridge Today magazine)

Larry's Lessons 2009 in China & Japan

I'll be giving daily "Vu-graph projection" seminars followed by play of lesson deals daily for 6 weeks in the Far East. Please help me spread the word. More information about this series of 2-week luxury cruises is here.

I hope you (ACBL members) get to play in the Sep 11 IMG game--and read my analysis of the deals. "See" you all in October.

Sincerely,

Larry Cohen
bridge with Larry Cohen

IMG game 9-11

Sep. 11 Alert!

No, not that forgettable "Sep. 11." This Sep. 11, in 2008 is the ACBL's Instant Matchpoint Game. North American players can earn gold points at their club and will receive a free analysis booklet written by Larry Cohen.
Click here for a list of participating bridge clubs.

Cruise Special	The first 20 passengers to sign up for Larry's Grand Asia Cruise (any segment) receive a special incentive package with many special onboard credits and first priority on free upgrades.
Offer Expires: After first 20 on each segment (getting close on 2 of them!)