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suit contract when holding 3+ cards in the major. 18-19 First open one of a suit then jump rebid NT See responses to opening bids of one of a suit Jump rebid NT (except with 4 cards in responder’s major). 20-21 Open 2NT 0-3 4-11 12 Pass Balanced or long minor: Bid 3NT With 6+ card major suit transfer then bid game in the major.
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The theory of bidding in contract bridge can seem daunting. The ‘rules’ of bidding are easy for the beginner to forget, and easier still to misremember, since each decision in a bridge auction depends both on one’s own card holding and all previous bids (including pass!) One can make due
- 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...
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Aug 1, 2023 · 2/1 opening bids for beginners and advanced players. Let's dive right in! What Is Bidding, and What Is It All About? The primary goal of bidding is to communicate with your partner and determine the best contract to play in to get the best score during the play phase.
Mar 14, 2022 · Bidding tips for winning bridge games. In bridge, bidding is considered the most important aspect of the game. It’s a given that a good bidder equals a winning bridge player. Here are a few bidding tips to start you off: Before opening, add your high card points (HCP): Ace = 4, King = 3, Queen = 2, Jack = 1.
- Eddie Kantar
Open 1D: 4+ diamonds 95% of the time. Open 1H or 1S: at least 5 cards in the suit. Respond: 4 cards in the suit, except need 5 hearts for 2H response to 1S. Bid a 2nd suit: 4 cards in the suit (and promises 5 cards in a first-bid major). Bid same suit 2nd time without support from partner: 6 cards.
Feature: Tear-out bidding "cheat-sheet". 1 - Getting Started -- the purpose of the game, introduction to bidding and play, bidding ladder, contract requirements, how tricks are won, the roles of declarer and dummy. 2 - Opening Suit Bids -- opening 1 of a suit with balanced and semi-balanced hands.
