Yearly Archives: 2012

Rule of 13

This guideline or rule applies when you are considering opening a strong hand with artificial 2 opening bid, when the cards do not exceed the...

Rule of 12

The re-popularization of this lead from the era of Whist is attributed to Mr. Sven Welith and Mr. Seth Wenneberg, both from Sweden. Similar to the Rule of...

Rule of 11 12 13

 This is a method of evaluation of the 13 cards to decide whether to open the hand, compete with the hand or pass.    This...

Rule of 11

Ever since bridge became a popular game, players have been trying to come up with new ideas to improve the game. Some have succeeded...

Rule of 10

This mathematical concept originated back in the days of the game of Whist, and to which no name can be attached. It is similar...

Rule of 9 b

A guide to know when to double. Take the level of the opponent's contract (e.g. 4 hearts) and add the number of trump you...

Rule of 9

The Rule of Nine is a concept employed by the responder after a certain bidding situation, which is described below. An example should clarify...

Bridge Players at Women’s Fair

October 31, 1938: women playing a game of bridge while having their hair styled...

Rule of 8

The Rule of Eight was proposed and first published by Mr. Mel Colchamiro in The Bridge Bulletin of ACBL in October 2000.

Losing Trick Count – part 2

Should I invite game with this hand? What should my rebid be after partner raises my suit'?

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