It is normal to lead your long suit against a no-trump contract, preferably from a 5-card or longer suit.

It is normal to lead your long suit against a no-trump contract, preferably from a 5-card or longer suit.

SEMINAR 4 NOTES OPENING LEADS DISCARDS AND SIGNALS 1. Against No-Trumps It is normal to lead your long suit against a no-trump contract, preferably from a 5-card or longer suit. Lead your 4 th highest

DEFENSIVE CARDING By Larry Matheny

DEFENSIVE CARDING By Larry Matheny Defending a bridge contract is often difficult but it is much easier when you and your partner are communicating. For this to happen, you must agree on the meaning of

THIRD-HAND PLAY AGAINST NOTRUMP CONTRACTS

1-2-1 THIRD-HAND PLAY AGAINST NOTRUMP CONTRACTS There is really no solution for eliminating ambiguities regarding third-hand plays and signals. All we can do is reduce them to the best of our ability.

Blackwood and Gerber. Board 1, 9, 17 & 25 Vul: None Dealer: North. Declarer Plan (Defense in italics):

Board 1, 9, 17 & 25 Vul: None Dealer: North S AQ3 H KJ9 D AK1093 C K2 S 65 S J10974 H Q5432 H 876 D J872 D 6 C 109 C A876 S K82 H A10 D Q54 C QJ543 2NT Pass 4NT Pass 6NT Pass Pass Pass Analyze the lead

SUIT CONTRACTS - PART 1 (Major Suit Bidding Conversations)

BEGINNING BRIDGE - SPRING 2018 - WEEK 3 SUIT CONTRACTS - PART 1 (Major Suit Bidding Conversations) LAST REVISED ON APRIL 5, 2018 COPYRIGHT 2010-2018 BY DAVID L. MARCH BIDDING After opener makes a limiting

From xxx or xxxx, lead low With three, lead low Leading a suit partner has bid and you have supported With 3-4 small, lead high

This system of leads and signaling was taken wholesale from Eddie Kantar Teaches Modern Bridge Defense. I opted to take this system because both the leads and signals are not so different from standard,

Declarer Play and Defence with Trump Contracts

Declarer Play and Defence with Trump Contracts YOUR BASIC APPROACH PLANNING THE PLAY AS DECLARER IN TRUMP CONTRACTS The general plan in no-trumps is to count your winners and if not enough, play the suit

Lesson 2 Defense & Planning Outline

L2 Page 1 Lesson 2 Defense & Planning Outline The week's topics are: 1. Standard Leads and signals against suits and NT 2. What does the term "Dropping the Jack" mean? 3. Types of Discards 4. What level

Think and Play. Defence against Trump Contracts

Think and Play Defence against Trump Contracts Opening Leads against Trump Contracts: Guidelines: The aim of the defence is to prevent declarer making extra tricks with his trumps such as discussed in

BASIC SIGNALLING IN DEFENCE

BASIC SIGNALLING IN DEFENCE Declarer has a distinct advantage during the play of a contract he can see both his and partner s hands, and can arrange the play so that these two components work together

Is that. ...is that. .one of the... PODS???

Is that...is that.one of the... PODS??? Yep.that s a POD alright. P O D Does this mean we re in defensive mode? Bernard McGee Our Andrew Robson experts Barrie and Geneva Kevin not so much the expert as

Lead low from the south hand and finesse. Guards against Kx with east, allowing east to win the fourth round with the 9

Safety Plays (1) The term safety play is applied primarily to situations where declarer plays a combination of cards in a way which aims to achieve sufficient tricks from the suit to achieve the contract

End-plays or Elimination and Throw-in Plays

End-plays or Elimination and Throw-in Plays Paul Tobias 5/10/2014 There are many card combinations between declarer & dummy where the chances of winning a maximum possible number of tricks improve dramatically

Following is a chart of suggested opening leads against a suit contract:

In a suit contract, you usually want to grab your winners before declarer can discard her losers. It is almost never right to under-lead an ace against a suit contract. Following is a chart of suggested

How to Play Some Common Card Holdings on Both Defense and as Declarer

How to Play Some Common Card Holdings on Both Defense and as Declarer Paul. Tobias, 6/3/2017 The (match point) goal is to play your cards in a way that maximizes your chance of taking the most tricks possible

Law of Restricted Choice

Law of Restricted Choice By Warren Watson Kootenay Jewel Bridge Club Last Revised April 30, 2016 http://watsongallery.ca/bridge/aadeclarerplay/restrictedchoice.pdf The Law or Principle of Restricted Choice

Surprising Results. Today's Presentation 1. Rational. 2.Suit. Contracts. 3.No Trump. Contracts. Opening Leads in a Suit Contract

Current Changes to Opening Leads Unique Books focus on fact rather than opinion Winning Suit Contract Leads Winning Notrump Leads By David Bird and Taf Anthias Computer Simulations to analyze the best

After 1NT. Boards 1, 9, 17, 25. North Contract: 3NT K42 Lead: Q KQ AKQ QJ109 J J753 K8. AQ10 South A63 A J64

Boards 1, 9, 17, 25 Contract: 3NT K42 Lead: Q KQ AKQ 97532 875 QJ109 J643 102 10642 J753 K8 AQ10 A63 A9875 98 J64 1NT Pass 2 Pass 2 Pass 2NT Pass 3NT All Pass PLAY COMMENTARY: At notrump you count winners.

Practice hands Defensive Signals Hands 17 to 24

Hand 17 South is the dealer and passes, nobody is vulnerable. West opens 1 ; you pass in the North seat. East bids a forcing 1NT; West ends up in 2.. North (You) 6 5 10 9 2 7 6 3 A K Q 8 4 South (artner)

BRIDGE Unit 4 CONTENTS BASIC DEFENSIVE PLAY CONTENTS

CONTENTS BRIDGE Unit 4 BASIC DEFENSIVE PLAY Well done you are still with us. now have a basic Acol system of bidding. won't remember it all and you will make lots of mistakes because it is quite complicated.

Module 4. Revision and Practice. What s the difference between a bridge partner and a serial killer? You can reason with a serial killer!!

Module 4 Revision and Practice Bridge Play Leads Quiz Keep It Simple Stupid What s the difference between a bridge partner and a serial killer? You can reason with a serial killer!! This week s Paddy s

Adventures in Bridge Leaders in Bridge Entertainment and Education

This Week in Bridge (211) Getting Your Ruffs Adventures in Bridge Leaders in Bridge Entertainment and Education AIB Robert S. Todd Level: 2-4 robert@advinbridge.com General One of the most frustrating

2 KQ A109. Larry Cohen. Dealer: East N-S Vulnerable. Dealer: North A1098. Neither Vulnerable KQJ J K72 J Q83 KJ762 J98 AKQ Q43

Hand Evaluation 1 A1098 2 KQ A109 10 109 10653 KQJ9 1 NT 3 NT J108752 K72 J65 942 653 Q83 KJ762 AQ632 K754 Q632 KJ7 J98 AKQ42 832 65 A9 6 Q43 AJ1087 54 J98 A854 7 A1074 KQ43 Opening Lead: 6 North upgrades

The First Workshop Series: Suit Declarer Play

The First Workshop Series: Suit Declarer Play Revised Mar 19, 2013 Kootenay Jewel Bridge Club Warren Watson http://watsongallery.ca/bridge/workshops/2013.ws-series1-suitdeclarerplay.pdf Types of Contracts:

Points to Remember in Competitive Auctions. Although they are similar to Takeout Doubles, their main differences are as follows

NEGATIVE DOUBLES 1. Points to Remember in Competitive Auctions 1. Overcalls partner are NON-FORCING! They offer a good lead directing 5+ card suit with 8-15 HCPs. If partner overcalls in a minor, they

Lesson Notes for Feb 3-10 Regional at Sea with Larry Cohen

Lesson Notes for Feb 3-10 Regional at Sea with Larry Cohen These are the notes/deals for Larry s 9:00-9:45 lectures on Feb 4,5,6,7,8,9 We will cover these topics/deals and others. This first 2-sided sheet

Active and Passive leads. A passive lead has little or no risk attached to it. It means playing safe and waiting for declarer to go wrong.

Active and Passive leads What are they? A passive lead has little or no risk attached to it. It means playing safe and waiting for declarer to go wrong. An active lead is more risky. It involves trying

Trick One Play. file: TrickOnePlay. March 12, 2013 Kootenay Jewel Bridge Club Warren Watson

Trick One Play file: 2013.03.12.TrickOnePlay March 12, 2013 Kootenay Jewel Bridge Club Warren Watson The following examples have been mostly taken from Fred Gitelman's Bridge Master 2000. They are all

The Bridge Booklet. Useful Conventions. Conventions - Conventions. 2-Way Reverse Drury Modified Ogust Inverted Minors Michaels

The Bridge Booklet (BB07) Useful Conventions Conventions - Conventions 2-Way Reverse Drury Modified Ogust Inverted Minors Michaels Bergen Raises Jacoby 2NT Help Suit Game Try Unusual NT Two-Way Reverse

Hold Up & Avoidance Plays

Hold Up & Avoidance Plays Definitions: Hold up play: Not winning a trick (that you can win) for strategic reasons Avoidance play: Keeping your dangerous opponent off lead Dangerous opponent: One who can

S. AKQ865 H. AK D. J82 C S S. 4 H. J86 H. Q D. 104 D. AK9 C. J7632 C. A94 South S. J93 H. 75 D. Q7653 C. KQ8

#1 Dlr: Vul: Neither S. AKQ865 H. AK D. J82 C. 105 S. 1072 S. 4 H. J86 H. Q109432 D. 104 D. AK9 C. J7632 C. A94 S. J93 H. 75 D. Q7653 C. KQ8 1S 2H 2S Pass 4S All Pass Opening lead: DA (A from AKx at trick

Introduction to Defensive Strategies By Ellen (OK nick Caitlin) and Willie Jago (OK nick Williej) Approximately 50% of our time at bridge is spent on defense with the advantage declarer has of seeing all

The Art of the Discard

The Art of the Discard How do you feel when declarer starts running a long suit? Do you find it hard to breathe? Do you panic? Or do you confidently discard knowing exactly which cards to save? DISCARDS:

Trump Contracts By Warren Watson

Trump Contracts By Warren Watson Kootenay Jewel Bridge Club Last Revised November 1 st, 2014 http://watsongallery.ca/bridge/aabidding/trumpcontracts.pdf 1 Contents Notes and Examples A. Bidding 1. No Trump

SIGNALS IN NOTRUMP DEFENSE

1-6-1 SIGNALS IN NOTRUMP DEFENSE This chapter will make no mention of such signaling conventions as "odd-even discards," "Lavinthal," etc., because they are self-defeating in the presence of an eavesdropping

Elizabeth Clark Mrs. Prescott Warren

Elizabeth Clark Mrs. Prescott Warren Excerpted from the publication Forty Hands Illustrating the Culbertson Standard System of Contract Bridge, as published by The Bridge World, Inc., 570 Lexington Avenue,

The Art of the Discard

The Art of the Discard How do you feel when declarer starts running a long suit? Do you find it hard to breathe? Do you panic? Or do you confidently discard knowing exactly which cards to save? Discard

Lesson 1 - Practice Games - Opening 1 of a Suit. Board #1 None vulnerable, Dealer North

Lesson 1 - Practice Games - Opening 1 of a Suit Note: These games are set up specifically to apply the bidding rules from Lesson 1 on the website:. Rather than trying to memorize all the bids, beginners

Deal 2a) Counter-example. Deal 1a) Counter-example Dlr East NORTH Vul None 865 LEAD: 2 KJ6 32 K8764

Addendum for Deals 1-4 Deal 1a) Counter-example Dlr East NORTH Vul None 865 LEAD: 2 KJ6 32 K8764 2 1 2 KQJ1094 85 P 3 3 4 97 J10876 P P P AKQ9 J9532 10 A73 AQ10432 54 AQ This time, it makes no sense to

RESPONDING TO A 2 CLUB OPENER BY PARTNER by Barbara Seagram

RESPONDING TO A 2 CLUB OPENER BY PARTNER by Barbara Seagram When partner opens with 2C, she does not have just any hand with 20 or more points. She has a big hand that is either balanced or unbalanced.

SPLIT ODDS. No. But win the majority of the 1089 hands you play in this next year? Yes. That s why Split Odds are so basic, like Counting.

Here, we will be looking at basic Declarer Play Planning and fundamental Declarer Play skills. Count, Count, Count is of course the highest priority Declarer skill as it is in every phase of Duplicate,

BOG STANDARD BRIDGE 2014

BOG STANDARD BRIDGE 2014 BOG STANDARD BRIDGE 2014 1 Partner opens. (12-14). Ask yourself - NO 1. Is a game contract possible? With 0-10 points game is not possible, but before you PASS ask the 2nd question

Bridge Workshop. On Competitive Bidding. (Overcalls and the Law of Total Tricks) Last Revised March 28 th, by Warren Watson

Bridge Workshop On Competitive Bidding (Overcalls and the Law of Total Tricks) Last Revised March 28 th, 2018 by Warren Watson warren.t.watson@gmail.com 250-368-3527 http://watsongallery.ca/bridge/aabidding/competitivebiddingworkshop.pdf

End Plays Strip and Throw-In by Ed Rawlinson

End Plays Strip and Throw-In by Ed Rawlinson Consider the following declarer-dummy holdings: A. Kxx B. 10xx C. xxx D. AJx Jxx AJx Kxx K10x In example A, you may take no tricks if the A and Q are unfavorably

SUIT COMBINATIONS AND SAFETY PLAYS. (i) AJ432 K1098. (ii) J1098 A7654. (iii) AKJ (iv) AQ (v) A32 KJ54.

SUIT COMBINATIONS AND SAFETY PLAYS Rather than having to work them out at the table each time they occur, it is useful to know the standard 'odds' plays with various common suit combinations. For the moment

Dear teacher, Bidding. Opener's rebid. The opening 1NT. Game contracts. Opener rebids in notrumps. Distribution points. Overcalls

Dear teacher, Nothing is more important to someone learning bridge than to have a good teacher. A good teacher will introduce the right topics at the right time, simplifying the learning process and making

Cambridge University Bridge Club Beginners Lessons 2011 Lesson 3. 1 of a Suit openings, with Limit Responses

Cambridge University Bridge Club Beginners Lessons 2011 Lesson 3. 1 of a Suit openings, with Limit Responses Jonathan Cairns, jmc200@cam.ac.uk Introduction Last week, we learnt about opening 1NT, and responding

Six Hands (from Eddie Kantar s Thinking Bridge )

Six Hands (from Eddie Kantar s Thinking Bridge ) #73 Dlr: Vul: None S. AKJ2 H. K63 D. 762 C. 532 S. Q10873 S. 5 H. 10542 H. QJ7 D. J10 D. Q943 C. 107 C. KQJ98 S. 964 H. A98 D. AK85 C. A76 1NT Pass 3NT

Cambridge University Bridge Club Beginners Lessons 2011 Lesson 1. Hand Evaluation and Minibridge

Cambridge University Bridge Club Beginners Lessons 2011 Lesson 1. Hand Evaluation and Minibridge Jonathan Cairns, jmc200@cam.ac.uk Welcome to Bridge Club! Over the next seven weeks you will learn to play

LESSON 4. Eliminating Losers Ruffing and Discarding. General Concepts. General Introduction. Group Activities. Sample Deals

LESSON 4 Eliminating Losers Ruffing and Discarding General Concepts General Introduction Group Activities Sample Deals 90 Lesson 4 Eliminating Losers Ruffing and Discarding GENERAL CONCEPTS Play of the

Standard English Acol

Standard English Acol Foundation Level System File 2017 2 Standard English Foundation Level System File Basic System Acol with a 12-14 1NT, 4 card majors and weak two openers Contents Page The Uncontested

Got Stoppers? Do Tell!

Got Stoppers? Do Tell! Opponents do love interfering with our auctions. Although this interference can cause complications, it also creates opportunities. Use the opponents interference to find the optimum

SIGNALS IN SUIT CONTRACT DEFENSE

2-6-1 SIGNALS IN SUIT CONTRACT DEFENSE Many signals used in notrump defense are also applicable to suit contract defense. See section 1-6, Signals in Notrump Defense. Section 1-2, Third Hand Play Against

DECLARER PLAY TECHNIQUES - I

We will be looking at an introduction to the most fundamental Declarer Play skills. Count, Count, Count is of course the highest priority Declarer skill as it is in every phase of Duplicate, but there

The Exciting World of Bridge

The Exciting World of Bridge Welcome to the exciting world of Bridge, the greatest game in the world! These lessons will assume that you are familiar with trick taking games like Euchre and Hearts. If

Jacoby 2NT. Board 1, 9, 17 & 25 Vul: None Dealer: North. The decision. The Lead: D-10 Top of a 2 card sequence S AJ1032 H 2 D AQJ7 C 1043

Board 1, 9, 17 & 25 Vul: None Dealer: North Ø6S The decision S AJ1032 H 2 D AQJ7 C 1043 S 98 S 7 H KQ108 H AJ743 D 8543 D 1096 C K98 C Q752 S KQ654 H 965 D K2 C AJ6 1S Pass 2NT Pass 3H Pass 4NT Pass 5H

GLOSSARY OF BRIDGE TERMS

GLOSSARY OF BRIDGE TERMS Acol A bidding system popular in the UK. Balanced Hand A balanced hand has cards in all suits and does not have shortages (voids, singletons) and/or length in any one suit. More

Module 19 Opening 2NT Bids

Module 19 Opening 2T Bids 1. Opening 2T 2. Responses to 2T 3. Playing 6 Hands Keep hat is the difference between playing bridge with the Devil and your spouse? The Devil shuts up when you admit your mistake!

Evaluating Your Offense to Defense Ratio (ODR) By Neil H. Timm

Evaluating Your Offense to Defense Ratio (ODR) By Neil H. Timm Duplicate Match-point Bridge is all about bidding in competition and how many tricks each side can take. However, you do not want to outbid

BRIDGE. Unit 2 BASIC 'ACOL' BIDDING BEGINNER'S BRIDGE CONTENTS

BEGINNER'S BRIDGE BRIDGE Unit 2 BASIC 'ACOL' BIDDING We hope that you have enjoyed learning to play with a dummy hand and discovering the mysteries of the finesse, ducking and unblocking. This will be

MAJOR Suit Opening & Responses. GOAL every time you unfold a new hand: to bid and make GAME in a MAJOR suit.

MAJOR Suit Opening & Responses GOAL every time you unfold a new hand: to bid and make GAME in a MAJOR suit. No, you cannot always accomplish that goal; you find out early in the bidding if you must settle

Second Hand High. When taking the setting trick or when you know that the setting tricks have been established. Example 1a.

Second Hand High You ve all heard the old saying, Second hand low, third hand high. Like all bridge adages, this one has some validity, but if you follow it blindly, many a declarer will be very pleased.

J32 AQ432 Q97. E-W VulnerableH K6. West North East South Pass 6 Pass Pass. A63 Pass

Lc7-01 12/24/2010 Larry Cohen Printed by Dealmaster Pro LC07 1 65 2 109874 AKQ107 K1098 KQ 4 K865 1 2 87 AKJ82 104 2 4 KJ Q65 92 54 J2 A5 2 8765 QJ1062 A5 QJ109 A2 KJ6 AQ42 Q97 A2 J86 Q764 AJ1094 K987

Bridge Rules By Neil H. Timm

Bridge Rules By Neil H. Timm Rule of 2 You should interfere over the bid of 1NT in the balancing seat if you have two shortness points. Otherwise, do not interfere. Rule of 7 When playing NT contracts

DEFENSE AT DUPLICATE

DEFENSE AT DUPLICATE Table of Contents STYLES OF DEFENSE... 177 STP TOOLS FOR DEFENDING WELL... 178 TYPES OF DUMMYS... 179 GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR OPENING LEADS... 181 OPENING LEADS AGAINST NOTRUMP CONTRACTS...

Lesson 2 Minibridge. Defence

Lesson 2 Minibridge Defence Defence often requires you to take far less tricks than Declarer has contracted in order to beat the contract If declarer contracts to make game then all the defenders need

Card combinations when the defenders lead

Card combinations when the defenders lead Ron Karr Palo Alto Bridge Center, May 29, 2012 As declarer, handling suit combinations correctly is important. For example, how do you maximize your tricks with

STRONG HAND BIDDING. N E S W North Dealer 2NT P 3 # P No one Vul 3 P 4NT P Opening Lead:??? 5 P 6NT

1 (Dlr) AK3 KT76 AT6 AK9 N E S W Dealer 2NT P 3 # P No one Vul 3 P 4NT P Opening Lead:??? 5 P 6NT Q865 A983 74 532 J2 QJ KQJ852 Q87 T974 542 93 JT64 Bidding analysis: pulls a major fast one here: she has

ATeacherFirst.com. S has shown minimum 4 hearts but N needs 4 to support, so will now show his minimum-strength hand, relatively balanced S 2

Bidding Practice Games for Lesson 1 (Opening 1 of a Suit) Note: These games are set up specifically to apply the bidding rules from Lesson 1 on the website:. Rather than trying to memorize all the bids,

For Advanced Idiots: Opening Weak Two Bids and Responses

For Advanced Idiots: Opening Weak Two Bids and Responses Chapter 24 In This Chapter When you may open a hand that doesn t meet the requirements for opening at the 1 level Requirements for opening a Weak

by Warren Watson of the Kootenay Jewel Bridge Club

by Warren Watson of the Kootenay Jewel Bridge Club January 28, 2012 1 2 Negative Free Bids From the Article by Karen Walker of the Bridge Bulletin The Bridge News, Volume 3, Issue 10, October 2008, The

U3A Intermediate Bridge

Steve Bailey Pauline Bailey This week we are looking at how to play a NT contract as one of the Defending pair. Later we ll look at playing suit contracts. Recall that Declarer has the advantage of being

Probability & Bridge. NKy Summer Getaway Sectional August 12, Steve Moese K082411

Probability & Bridge NKy Summer Getaway Sectional August 12, 2017 Steve Moese K082411 Goals Practical bridge advice Improve how we think at the table Get better results in tough contracts NOT: combinatorial

Module 22 Revision of all Acol Strong 2 level Openers. 1. Acol 2, and Openers and subsequent auctions. 2. Acol 2NT Openers and subsequent auctions.

Module 22 Revision of all Acol Strong 2 level Openers 1. Acol 2, and Openers and subsequent auctions 2. Acol 2T Openers and subsequent auctions. 3. Acol 2 Opener and subsequent auctions 4. Playing 6 Hands

Opening Leads Desperation leads and flights of fancy should be shunned. --Hugh Kelsey, Killing Defense at Bridge

Opening Leads Desperation leads and flights of fancy should be shunned. --Hugh Kelsey, Killing Defense at Bridge The opening lead carries implicit within it the chance to land the first blow. And yet many

Defensive Signals. Attitude Signals

Defensive Signals Quite often, when I am defending, I would like to literally say to partner Partner, I have the setting tricks in spades. Please lead a spade. Of course, the rules of bridge forbid me

SUMMARY OF DEFENSIVE SIGNALS

SUMMARY OF DEFENSIVE SIGNALS There are many ways to indicate, show, promise and inform a partner by the lead of a certain card or via a discard of a specific card the expectation of the ensuing play. These

Module 6 - Revision of Modules Revision of Module 1 & 2 Card Play Techniques

Module 6 - Revision of Modules 1-5 1. Revision of Module 1 & 2 ard Play Techniques 2. Revision of Level 1 Opening Bids (T and 1 of Suit) and Minimum Responses 3. Quiz on Above 4. Bidding and Play of 6

Lesson 2. Overcalls and Advances

Lesson 2 Overcalls and Advances Lesson Two: Overcalls and Advances Preparation On Each Table: At Registration Desk: Class Organization: Teacher Tools: BETTER BRIDGE GUIDE CARD (see Appendix); Bidding Boxes;

Check the worksheets and return the material

1 2 Lesson 18 - The aim of the lesson 1. Acquaintance with types of hands. 2. Bid to the lowest level possible. types of hands Check the worksheets and return the material Types of hands Every time we

NEVER SAY DIE 7543 AQ KQ J A K9854 KQ AKQ86 J J96 AJ109. Opening lead: D King

NEVER SAY DIE So often, we are just sitting there, hoping and waiting to be declarer. We get restless and lose focus when we become the defenders, instead of thinking of how we can beat the declarer. 10

PLAYING SUIT CONTRACTS - PART 1 (Counting Losers)

DECLARER PLAY - FALL 2015 - WEEK 5 PLAYING SUIT CONTRACTS - PART 1 (Counting Losers) LAST REVISED ON AUGUST 17, 2015 COPYRIGHT 2011-2015 BY DAVID L. MARCH The basic strategy that should be followed to

2. Distributional points: If the hand is going to be played in a suit contract then you can add

ACOL Basics 1 Hand Valuation 1. The strength of a hand is evaluated by preference to high card points: 4 for an ace, 3 for a king, 2 for a queen, 1 for a jack. 2. Distributional points: If the hand is

PARTIV:THEARTOFDEFENSE

PARTIV:THEARTOFDEFENSE PARTIV:THEARTOFDEFENSE Text 2015 The Estates of Terence Reese and Roger Trézel Cover image Roger Whiteway All rights reserved. It is illegal to reproduce any portion of this material,

6MIA, TIM and Mazzilli 2007 Glen Ashton BridgeMatters Release 1.1

08/04/08 ETM 6MIA R1.1 Page 1 of 9 Introduction 6MIA, TIM and Mazzilli 2007 Glen Ashton BridgeMatters Release 1.1 6MIA stands for the 6M Intermediate Approach, where 6M stands for 6 or longer in a major.

Board Suggested Bidding Commentary N E S W P P 1S 4C 4S P P P

Board Suggested Bidding Commentary 1S 4C 4S BD: 25 S-A8752 Dlr: N H-A2 Vul: E-W D-J63 C-953 S-6 S-J4 H-J94 H-QT73 D-2 D-KQ9875 C-AKQJT762 C-8 S-KQT93 H-K865 D-AT4 C-4 N - - - 5 - S - - - 5 - E 2 - - -

LESSON 2. Opening Leads Against Suit Contracts. General Concepts. General Introduction. Group Activities. Sample Deals

LESSON 2 Opening Leads Against Suit Contracts General Concepts General Introduction Group Activities Sample Deals 40 Defense in the 21st Century General Concepts Defense The opening lead against trump

Lesson 1 Introduction

L1 Page 1 Lesson 1 Introduction The first week's subject(s) are: (a) Concept of Captaincy? Who is the captain of the hand? (b) What does a Golden Fit Mean? (c) How does the partnership know whether to

where a normal accept is a minimal hand with two card support or perhaps three. And we have the super-accepts: -

Quest Transfers - A New Approach to 5-4, 6-4 etc. - Quest Transfers If you browse through section 2.6.2 of the NT bidding book you will realise that there is no common solution to the problem of an invitational

A phrase that is. A phrase that is. often repeated and. often repeated and. expresses a strongly. expresses a strongly. held belief: held belief:

BRIDG MANTRAS A phrase that is A phrase that is often repeated and often repeated and expresses a strongly expresses a strongly held belief: held belief: TN POPULAR BRIDG MANTRAS 1. Bridge Mantras 2. Cover

Leads and Signals. Why is it all so difficult?

Leads and Signals Ipswich & Kesgrave Stepping Stones Thursday 26 th March 2015 Why is it all so difficult? Say you are defending with this spade suit: Q J 7 4 Do you play the queen? The jack? Or a spot-card?

OTHER OPENING BIDS. HCP Note Len MEANING RESPONSES Notes

OTHER OPENING BIDS HCP Note Len MEANING RESPONSES Notes 1 12* 2 Inverted minor raises [6] 1 12* 4 Splinters[1] 1 12* 5 1 12* 5 3 bids 5-10 6+ Weak 4 bids 7+ Natural DEFENSIVE METHODS AFTER OPPONENTS OPEN

Listening to the Auction Kevin Kacmarynski

Listening to the Auction Kevin Kacmarynski 1. Let s put you in the hot seat right off the bat. You sit down at the Friday/Saturday 9 AM Swiss team event at the regional with your 200-masterpoint partner.

SAYC Expanded System Summary. Giorgio Casinovi

SAYC Expanded System Summary Giorgio Casinovi Opening Bids SAYC OPENING BIDS High-Card Points High-card points (HCP) provide an initial evaluation of the strength of a hand Ace: 4 HCP King: 3 HCP Queen:

The Ingredients of TAKEOUT DOUBLES

The Ingredients of TAKEOUT DOUBLES When to use them When NOT to use them How to follow up Ron Karr Thursday, April 9, 2009 10:00-11:30 AM Palo Alto Bridge Center Part of the Unit 503 Spring Lecture series

PREEMPTIVE BIDDING READING

WEAK TWO OPENINGS WEAK JUMP OVERCALLS Two-level preemptive opening bids, common in modern bridge, are called "Weak Twos". This is because opening bids of two of a suit in traditional bridge were always

Old Basing and District U3A Bridge Improver s Course Week 7 Review of Suit Bids (part 1).

Old Basing and District U3A Bridge Improver s Course eek 7 Review of uit Bids (part 1). Over the coming weeks we will have a look at suit bids, responses and re-bids. This is, of course, a huge subject.

STRONG ONE NOTRUMP OPENING

5-2-1 STRONG ONE NOTRUMP OPENING Requirements: -- 16-18 HCP, 3-1/2+ to 4+ honor tricks -- Balanced hand -- At least five cards in the majors -- Weakest major suit doubleton Jx -- At least three suits stopped

The Bridge Booklet. Competitive Bidding

The Bridge Booklet (BB02) Competitive Bidding Preemptive Bidding Overcalls and Advances Takeout Doubles Competitive Auctions Pre-Emptive Bidding The pre-emptive bid was introduced to take advantage of

DEFENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND SIGNALS W B F CONVENTION CARD OVERCALLS

DEFENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND SIGNALS W B F CONVENTION CARD OVERCALLS (Style: Responses: 1 / 2 Level; Reopening) OPENING LEADS STYLE Overcalls 6-18 HCP, cue bid is constructive or GF, Lead