Anyone 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.
Dear Jerry, We play negative doubles. I was told opener should strain to reopen the bidding with a double in the following type of auction...Photo: Jerry Helms & Jonathan Steinberg
Meckwell Escapes comprise an escape system for use after your side has opened 1NT and the opponents have doubled for penalty. They're named for American experts Jeff Meckstroth and Eric Rodwell.
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The play of a hand is usually much more scientific than bidding or defense. Given a particular suit combination, there is usually one best way of handling the combination.
