“Do we hafta learn yet another obscure bidding convention?” people ask. No, but knowledge is power, and some of these bidding tools can help you.
It’s one of the worst feelings in bridge. Your partner has opened the bidding, the next player passes, and you have an opening hand yourself. The problem is, you can’t figure a way to game for the life of you.
Take Board Three at the Edgartown Bridge Club on July 28. South was dealing, with East-West vulnerable:
NORTH
♠️ A K 7 4 3
♥️ K J 8
♦️ J 10 3
♣️ 5 2
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We began the season on June 30,with six tables ably directed by Eric Stricoff. As is the case in every bridge game, there was much to talk about in the play.
On Board 24 West was dealing, with no one vulnerable:
This is my last bridge column of the season. Have a great winter and play plenty of bridge!
When opponents give you some information unwisely, make the most of it.
How should you play this hand to make the maximum number of club tricks? South was dealing, with no one vulnerable:
What’s wrong with this auction? North was dealing, with no one vulnerable, on an OK Bridge Internet board:
