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Conventions: Extended Smolen

The Smolen Convention show 5-4 Majors with game-forcing values opposite a 1NT opening...We can now extend this even further.

Conventions: “The Smolen”

The starting point is that with 5-4 in the majors and game forcing values, the responder to 1NT goes...

Forcing Pass Auctions By Neil Kimelman

Like the Law of Total Tricks, this subject has generated a great deal of literature. Eddie Kantar is one notable world-class player and teacher who has written extensively about forcing auctions.

“So they doubled Stayman: What do I do?” By Billy Miller

When you open the bidding with 1NT, you usually feel confident that your side is going to be in control of the auction. It is true that the opponents have learned to....

When Blackwood is not enough Part II By Barry Rigal

Following completion of the transfer, a jump in your own major at your second turn is a mild slam try, showing a ...

When Blackwood is not enough By Barry Rigal

Everyone knows that the ace-asking inquiry named after Easley Blackwood is usually initiated by a call of 4NT. We have all had disasters when

Extending Stayman Convention Scope By James R. Klein

The Stayman convention over one no-trump is a prime example of constructive improvement in scope which accomplishes a great deal more than its primary intention of finding a 4-4 major suit fit.

Casos por Aces: Minorwood by Bill Jacobs

Classic Blackwood and RKCB both have merits for major suit and NT slam auctions, but have the disadvantage of ...

Bridge & Humor: Allan Stauber’s Anecdote

Mike Smolen (Smolen Convention) often was my partner, and sometimes his convention would lead to strange results.

Simple Stayman with 5-4 in the Majors & Game Force

Partner opens 1NT and you have 5-4 or 4-5 in the majors with enough values for game. How do you treat such hands?

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