Guided Bridge Topics for the Week
July 15-21, 2024
We offer ten games per week in each category.
This week the topics are “Game in a Suit” and “Making and Recognising Reverse Bids”
“Game” in a Suit
Bidding to ‘game’ means bidding to a level where you earn additional bonus points simply for achieving that bid. Contracts below this level are termed ‘part game,’ resulting in significantly smaller bonuses.
Bid to Game
Responder changes suit and you hold a double fit
Two Direct Finesses
Delay Drawing Trumps
Improve Your Trick Count
Draw trumps quickly to stop opposition ruffing
Makes 6D and 5C and 3NT
Taking opponents light and doubled gives you more points than making your own game
but not more than your own slam
but not more than your own slam
Honor from the Short Suit First
Avoid getting trapped in the wrong hand
Pivot Your Play at Trick Three
You find you have a 4-0 Trump Split
Finesse Or Play For The Drop
The decision should be based on the odds of success for each
Practice Making Overtricks
Should you ace ask?
Overcall
Up at the 4 level to overcall your suit, should you make a takout double?
Game In Hearts
Use “Eight Ever Nine Never” to determine the line of play
Making and Recognising Reverse Bids
Making and recognizing reverse bids in Bridge is important they convey specific information about hand strength and distribution. A reverse bid shows a strong hand with at least 16 points and an unbalanced shape.
Have A Little Fun
Sometimes in Bridge you tell your partner little white lies
Which Major Suit
Partner supports you
Tempted To Bid NoTrump
Game in a minor suit
Some Contracts Are More Difficult
Contracts can’t always be made despite best bidding
Cross Ruff For Overtricks
Make a negative double ‘X’
Use The Blackwood Convention Or Support Partners Clubs
Game or Slam
Responder Bids Their Longest Suit First
Playing a round to lose is sometimes beneficial
Play your Winners
Before leaving a hand with no entries
Three Four Card Suits
Think about your rebid when opening
Make A Reverse Bid
Do you recognise “Fourth Suit Forcing”