Splinter Bids
I. Controls plus Tricks can produce slam on less than 33 points Point count is not very accurate with unbalanced hands that have a good fit. Tricks and controls, or… Read more »
Author Archives: Kitty Cooper
Major Suit Raises – JACOBY 2NT
I. Responding to partner’s one of a major opening When partner opens one of a major and you have three cards or more in support then you know you have… Read more »
Slam Bidding Basics over Suit Openers
I SLAM TRIES IN SUIT AUCTIONS: CUE-BIDDING Point count is not very accurate with unbalanced hands that have a fit. Tricks and controls, or controls with distribution and lots of… Read more »
Slam Bidding Basics Over Notrump Openers
I. WHEN PARTNER OPENS 1NT- ADD THE POINTS UP It takes 33 points to make a small slam and 37 to make a grand. Do you have them? When you… Read more »
BALANCING at the two level
When the opponents have stopped in a part score at the one or two level, should you pass it out or bid? The answer depends on what contract they have… Read more »
Balancing at the One Level
I. Definition of the Word BALANCING The term balancing means taking a bid other than Pass after two preceding passes. In other words, balancing is an attempt to prevent the… Read more »
Competing over the Opponents 1NT
I. Competing over 1NT only requires weak 2-bid strength What are your side’s chances of making a game when an opponent opens 1NT? Well, there are only 24 high card… Read more »
Does a Negative Double of 1D show both majors?
Another recent question was … Does a negative double of 1♦ after partner opens 1 show both majors? The standard treatment is that a negative double of 1♦ after partner… Read more »
Preempting
One of the most effective strategies in competitive bidding is the preempt. When you have a long strong suit and not many points you can start the bidding at the… Read more »
JACOBY Transfers over Notrump
I. Getting the Strong Notrump Hand to Declare the Major One of the primary objectives of bidding is to find an eight card major suit fit and play in it… Read more »