You will learn more by losing to good players
than you will by winning against poor players
Namyats
Nope, this is not a Stayman variation, and although I have searched for an explanation nobody seems to know why this agreement
has this name. You wlll play against teams that use it, though...
The Agreement
An opening bid at the 4-level in either clubs or diamonds shows a solid 7-8 card suit in the corresponding major with an
outside ace or protected king. it's a mild interest in slam. That's it.
Players who use this can open either 4!h or 4!s with a weaker hand that has no interest in a slam.
After a 4!c or 4!d opening bid, partner can bid the in-between suit if he prefers that the opener be declarer.
Obviously, this is a rare opening bid.
My suggestion is that anytime an opponent opens a 4-level major suit you should ask if they play Namyats.
Point of Interest... This convention is also known by another name... It's the South African Transfer.
Roy Wilson - Emerald Life Master I am 90 yars old...
and I have played bridge more than half my life...
The lesser half I wasted.
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Unit Games -- Our unit games are held twice a month, on the first
and third Sundays, at the Pasadena Bridge Club. - Game time is 12:30. Note: Open the link to the Pasadena Club Results for Unit game results.
Our next Unit game is Sunday, February 15.
Unit Game - This Sunday
Our unit game is this weekend. ...and nope, I don't know who you should call for a reservation.
Looking for Silver Points? This Weekend, Friday and Saturday, February 13-14
Not too far... how about a two-hour drive to Palm Desert?
East on the 10 freeway and exit to the North on Cook Street for about a mile...
Duncan Bridge Center
Awards
2025 Annual Unit Winners for the Mini-McKenney and the Ace of Clubs will receive awards at the coming
Election Party.
Reminder:
Every Month the ACBL sends us a roster of those players who have opted to allow their information to be included.
If you would like to be either included or excluded, contact Kathy Cresto - mysuki@att.net and let her know.
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Unit Historian:
Do you have an old photo or other memorbilia from our past that you can share with us? Please contact Mike and
let him make a copy.
Mike Marcucci
818 903-2471
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February, 2026
Status Change for our Members updated each month in the first week
New Members
Steven Lison
Monterey Park
Yolly Minter
Glendora
Transferred In
Carolyn Cohen
Toluca Lake
Advanced in Rank - 4
Miriam Angel
Junior Master
Melissa Wilson
Junior Master
Christine Parker
Club Master
Chris Sun
Regional Master
Pasadena-San Gabriel Unit 559
Our unit is one of nine in District 23 and we are sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League.
We have an elected board of 12 members that meets monthly and is responsible for unit games, our Holiday party
and the annual John Waken sectional.
BBO - BridgeBase Online
Pete Hollands discusses the latest software version of the BBO Robots.
Take a look:
Our unit members can play in a virtual club game set up by Mojo and Paula...
When you log on, you are at the Home screen. Click on Competitive and then click on All Tournaments.
There's a Search Box at the top, on the right. Simply type in a few letters or numbers that will help
identify what you are looking for: 23 is sufficient for District 23, and 559 is enough for Unit 559.
You can use either the abbreviated Pasa or 559 for our virtual club.
Use this link if you would like to see the convention card used by the BBO robots.
BBO has many bridge forums where you can discuss almost any aspect or topic related to bridge.
BBO has a site on YouTube where you will find both bridge discussions and explanations.
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Unit 559 Membership Report
Ranks are updated quarterly after the 7th of the month.
Unit 559 Active Members
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Master Points
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20-50+
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200+ 25+ silver
and 20+ red/gold/platinum
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300+ 50+ silver
and 50+ red/gold/platinum
(25 must be gold or platinum)
500+ 75+ silver
and 100+ red/gold/platinum
(50 must be gold or platinum)
750+ Life Master with
at least 750 points
1000+ Life Master with
at least 1000 points
(200+ must be silver/red/gold/platinum)
1500+ Life Master with
at least 1500 points
(300+ must be silver/red/gold/platinum)
2500+ Life Master with
at least 2500 points
(500+ must be silver/red/gold/platinum)
3500+ Life Master with
at least 3500 points
700+ silver/red/gold/platinum (350+ must be gold or platinum)
5000+ Life Master with
at least 5000 points
1000+ silver/red/gold/platinum (500+ must be gold or platinum)
7500+ Life Master with
at least 7500 points
1500+ silver/red/gold/platinum (750+ must be gold or platinum)
10,000+ Life Master with
at least 10,000 points
2000+ silver/red/gold/platinum (1000+ must be gold or platinum)
10,000+ Life Master with
at least 10,000 points
2000+ silver/red/gold/platinum (1000+ must be gold or platinum)
Must have a victory in an eligble event
February Total Membership 331
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