Bridge Winners Profile for John McAllister
Basic Information
- Member Since
- Jan. 4, 2011
- Last Seen
- 11 hours ago
- Member Type
- Bridge Player
- about me
Double Dummy is available for download or rental at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/doubledummy
As an 18 year old freshman at the University of Virginia, I learned how to play bridge for the first time. My aunt Kathleen, visiting for my grandfather's funeral, said the following as I explained the house rules for Hearts, "this is stupid we should be playing Bridge." Despite what I remember as an initial protest, Kathleen won out and I don't think I played Hearts again for at least 20 years.
The first seven years of my bridge playing career were spent sporadically enjoying a game when home with my parents. My older sister Melissa often filled out those games. Sometimes, a neighbor or couple would come join us. It still boggles the mind, that I lived in New York City, for slightly less than two years after graduating, and it never even occurred to me to look for a bridge game!
- Country
- United States of America
Bridge Information
- Favorite Bridge Memory
- Finding what my partner later called, "a world class defense" with partner's help and teammates watching on BBO.
- Bridge Accomplishments
- Getting closer
- Regular Bridge Partners
- Could it be you???
- Member of Bridge Club(s)
- Jefferson Bridge Association, Regency Whist Club
- Favorite Tournaments
- NABCs, World Championships
- Favorite Conventions
- Taking tricks!
- BBO Username
- jgm7x
- ACBL Ranking
- Gold Life Master
| Geg and John McAllister 2/1 GF, 3/1 natural invitational (except 1M-3!d) |
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| Annie Izard - John McAllister 2 over 1 |
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| Leah Boyer - John McAllister 2 over 1 |
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| John McAllister & George Mittelman 2/1 GF |
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| John & Paul Mott Two over One |
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| John & Kalin 2/1 |
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| John and Kevin |
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| John and Migry 2 over 1 |
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| John and Anam 2 over 1 |
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| John McAllister and Kent Massie |
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| Sam Lev and John McAllister Two over One |
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| John and Kevin 2 over 1 |
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| John and Janice |
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| John & Pamela 2 over 1 |
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| John & Xiyuan |
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| John McAllister & Roger Lee 2 over 1 |
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| John McAllister 2 over 1 |
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| Jovi & John 2 over 1 |
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| Kevin Rosenberg & John McAllister 2 over 1 |
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| Adam Grossack & John McAllister 2 over 1 |
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| Jerry Manioci & John McAllister 2 over 1 |
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- A Squeeze in Istambul Against Multon And Zimmermann
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- He Speaks It's Name
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- Bigger than Bridge
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- Martin, thanks for the tech assistance!
- The Setting Trick: James Holzhauer
- Jack Nicklaus spoke about playing bridge with Arnold Palmer on two separate occasions right after Arnold died. As I am also a golfer, Jack is a dream guest.
- The Setting Trick: James Holzhauer
- And what did he say for favorite convention, since I am giving him grief for one way new minor?
- The Setting Trick: James Holzhauer
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- The Setting Trick: James Holzhauer
- I don't even know how to play regular new minor forcing. I don't know what's forcing after the new minor. It seems to me that 2 way is infinitely easier.
- The Setting Trick: James Holzhauer
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- Origin of the Phrase Double Dummy
- Great article Steve, thank you, exactly what I needed.
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