Can The Michaels Cuebid be Improved? By Marilyn Hemenway
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• 2 February, 2017
Most of you are probably familiar with the convention known as a Michaels cuebid. It was invented by Mike Michaels many years ago and…
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• 2 February, 2017Most of you are probably familiar with the convention known as a Michaels cuebid. It was invented by Mike Michaels many years ago and…
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• 28 December, 2016As most of you know by now, I play and/or watch a lot of bridge hands. I am constantly astounded by those who play this game and either don’t know or consistently ignore a….
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• 11 October, 2016The first big advantage of the defenders is the opening lead. Opening leads can be a source of immense profit (or loss) as well as one of the most entertaining and challenging aspects of the game.
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• 21 February, 2016Anyone who uses Roman Keycard Blackwood (RKC) to investigate slam must have at some time been frustrated when the bidding got too high before they could get stopped.
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• 1 October, 2015Cover an honor with an honor only when there is a chance to promote a card in your own hand or in partner’s hand.
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• 14 April, 2015An opening bid of 1NT that shows a balanced hand in the range of 10-12, 11-14, 12-14, or 13-15 HCP’s (or thereabouts) is considered a Weak Notrump.
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• 13 August, 2014After responder has raised partner’s opening bid of one of a major suit, there are several methods available that can be used to show extra values and game or slam interest.
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• 4 July, 2014One of the good things about maturing (or just plain aging) is that you more frequently see the humor in things that go awry at the bridge table.
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• 18 June, 2014Perhaps, the most difficult aspect of defensive bidding is that of “balancing” which can probably best be defined as
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• 21 April, 2014So when the following happens remember THERE’S NO CRYING IN BRIDGE.