Bidding is often the weakest part of a bridge player’s game. When bidding goes awry, players often think the solution
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The Golden Rules of Bridge Bidding
Bridge bidding is a language: the method of communication between you and your partner. If you and your partner are
Continue readingShould I Open this Hand?
John is fond of saying that bridge has become a kamikaze game. These days people are bidding aggressively, opening up
Continue readingCue Bids: Often Confusing, but Worth the Trouble
Bridge players are often reluctant to use cue bids because their meaning can be very confusing, as, for example, the
Continue readingA Lesson on Inferences
John is fond of saying, “The contract is often won or lost at trick one.” The ARCH acronym stands for:
Continue readingDo I Bid, Pass or Double….?
One of the most challenging tasks in bidding is to figure out whether or not to compete, and if so,
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