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CONTRACT LIMIT GUIDE. Approximate points required to bid to various levels: Part scores: 19-24. Major Suit games and 3NT: 25+.
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Contemporary bidding consists of a core natural approach - in that most bids show length in the suit bid - complemented by a dizzying array of arti cial, specialized bids for certain holdings and auction types.
Bidding Objective: Determine what denomination (what suit? No-trump?) & how high (1 to 7). 1. Play in 8+ card major suit. First choice. Usually the safest & best contract. 2. Play in No Trump. Second choice. 3. Play in a minor. Last choice. (More tricks required and gives a lower score.)
- Beginner’s Bridge Cheat Sheet (Goren Bidding)
- Defensive Play Mantras/Guidelines:
- Offensive (declarer) Play Mantras/Guidelines:
Valid bids consist of a number & a trump suit (or NT). You can also bid: “pass”, “double” or “re-double” Each number/suit bid must be higher than the last one.
Opening Leads Choosing the right opening lead can make or break your defense! Choose carefully. Guidelines for choosing what suit to lead (in order of preference): If you’re not playing against a NT contract and you have a singleton that’s not trump: Lead it! Lead from the suit your partner bid Lead from your longest suit that neither of your oppo...
When playing a trump contract, try to get trump cards out of your opponents' hands early ("get the kids off the street") unless you have a good reason not to. If you know you’re going to lose a certain trick (e.g., you have KQJ but not the ace), lose it as soon as possible. (“Get your losers out early.”) When playing NT, try to run the suit that yo...
Jun 13, 2024 · Once 3 players in a row pass on bidding, then the last bid becomes the “contract,” and that pair of players must complete the number that they bid plus 6. To learn how to count up your high-card points before you bid, keep reading!
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