Third & Fourth Seat Openings By Paul Lavings
Most partnerships haven’t defined their strategy for third and fourth seat openings. Sort yourselves out with this quiz on third…
Jump Shifts – Strong or Weak?
Originally all jump shifts were strong – promising at least game going values, usually slam interest. Then came the era…
A valuable convention
South dealer; North-South vulnerable. * Artificial and forcing Opening lead — 3 When a player...
Flip-Flop Flannery Convention by Neil H. Timm
When partner opens 2NT or after the bid of 2C, many partnerships employ the Puppet (3C) Stayman Convention to try…
Splinter Bids By Marty Bergen
Using Standard methods, many players would bid exactly as you and your partner did. However, there is a better way.
Strengthen Your Game By Brent Manley
If you want to improve your scores in duplicate, especially in pairs, it’s important to have a firm grasp on…
Trouble with lebensohl By Billy Miller
Dear Billy, We have been having a great deal of trouble with lebensohl. My partner and I not only use…
The Elwell Double By Billy Miller
Most players do not have a cool gizmo or gadget to use over auctions by the opponents, such as 1NT-3NT,…
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,…
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…