Lesson 1. Two-over-one What Is It? An increasing number of players are changing to a system called 2 over 1 (or 2/1). It is based on Standard and requires a fi ve-card major approach. It means that a new suit bid by responder at the ...
If you Google "Counting at the Bridge Table", you will be able to download a good explanation of this technique, which is the only way to improve at bridge. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practise, Practise, Practise. How do you ...
Jacoby 2NT Suppose partner opens 1♠, and you have the following hand: ♠ K1084 ♥AJ7 ♦ AQJ6 ♣ 83 If you play limit raises (10-12 pts), you can’t afford to bid 3♠ since partner might pass. With 15 ...
MAJOR SUIT RAISES – AN OVERVIEW Raising partner’s major suit is a priority. Major-suit fits have been described in glowing terms: the ‘magic’ eight-card major-suit fit; the ‘golden’ fit. There are several reasons for these positive adjectives: • 4♥ and 4♠ ...
OPENING LEADS Which Card? The opening lead is the most challenging defensive play because is the only one that is made before the dummy is exposed. The clues to guide the opening leader come from The nature of the hand (some suit combinations are ...
