Duplicate bridge results and tip: Revoke or renege – what is the difference?

By Val Rhead

There isn’t any. The terms “Revoke” and “Renege” are used interchangeably at the bridge table when a player fails to follow suit when able to do so. For example, a Spade is led. You have a Spade but play a Heart. “Revoke” is the German term and “Renege” is the French equivalent. In bridge it is forbidden to “Revoke” and the director must be called.

The rules have changed in recent years when a player revokes. It used to be that if a player revoked, his opponents were generously rewarded. I remember one experienced player who was quite annoyed at her partner who pointed out a revoke to his opponent before the revoke had been established (by play to the next trick). The very competitive lady had been looking forward to getting a top board.

There is always at least a one-trick restoration of equity for a revoke. However, if you win the trick with the revoke card plus a trick later on, there is a two-trick restoration of equity. This is not a penalty. It is an adjustment of tricks taken, made to keep things even at the table.

If the revoke has prevented a line of play that would give declarer more tricks, declarer may get an adjusted score from the director. For example, in a No Trump contract, if a revoke prevents an opponent from running a long suit that would have run without the revoke, an adjustment to the score will be made by the director at the end of the hand.

Try to play carefully and not revoke (or renege.) It keeps life simpler.

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FERN RESORT, ORILLIA, Bridge Getaway Weekend
By ACBL Bridge Teacher GREG COLES
Seminars and Games
Tips in Bidding, Play and Defense
Friday – Sunday Oct 21-23, 2016 $395 per person double Plus Tax and Service
This is another fun opportunity to continue the learning process that never ends.
For more information and registration, go to www.fernresort.com OR (705)325-2256 1-800-567-3376
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CFUW MUSKOKA BRIDGE FOR BURSARIES FUNDRAISER
LUNCH AND BRIDGE PARTY, ALL WELCOME
12 NOON FOR LUNCH Friday, October 21, 2016 $20 per person
Gravenhurst Senior’s Centre 480 First Street North

A great opportunity to enjoy bridge, companionship and support for young women in Muskoka to go to college and university. Please arrange your foursome and bring cards for your table. To register, please provide all four names to either:
Cathy Genereux 705-687-2157 [email protected]
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HUNTSVILLE DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

Games for the Huntsville Club are Tuesdays, 7:15pm, Trinity United Church 33 Main Street. Please arrive 15 minutes before game time. Contact Jan Roberts 705-635-2522 or [email protected] for information and partnerships.

The following winners are for Tuesday, Oct 11 with 10 tables playing a Mitchell movement. North-South 1. Bruce Elliott and Rod Dixon; 2. Betty Rintoul and David Bryce; 3. Betty Fagin and Brian Brocklehurst; 4. Mary Simonett and Kel Andresen; 5. Andrea Killackey and Terry Killackey; East-West 1. Art Insley and Don Norman; 2. Liz Graham and Sandy Graham; 3. Jim Smith and Ralph Mitchell; 4. Ann Cassie and Bruce Cassie; 5. Susan Marshall and Jan Roberts

MUSKOKA DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB (Bracebridge)

Games at the Bracebridge Club are at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Taylor Road 7pm Monday evenings. Please arrive 15 minutes before game time. For information or partnerships, call Brian at 705-645-5340 [email protected]

The following winners are from Monday, Oct 10 with 6 tables playing a Howell movement. 1. Kel Andresen and Jim Smith; 2. Mary Luke and Donna McIntosh; 3. Betty Rintoul and Bev Howard; 4/5. Betty Fagin and Brian Brocklehurst; 4/5. Art Insley and Don Evans; 6. David Bryce and Albert Eatock

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