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In some positions if a simple bid of the suit would be forcing then a single jump can be a splinter. For example, in a system where 1 ♥ –2 ♣; 2 ♦ is a forcing sequence, 1 ♥ –2 ♣; 3 ♦ may be used as a splinter. (However, this approach would require a specific agreement in advance—many players use this sequence to denote a ...
Jacoby 2NT (Swedish: Stenberg 2NT) is a bridge convention in which a bid of 2NT over partner's opening bid of one heart (1 ♥) or one spade (1 ♠) shows a hand with both opening strength or better - normally at least 12 HCP or a hand meeting the " Rule of 20 " criteria, and
Splinters are used early in the bidding to communicate a strong hand, with a fit for partner's last bid suit and a side-suit singleton or void. The splinter bid is a double jump shift to the singleton or void suit. Partner of the splinter bidder will then typically bid game or proceed with cue-bids to investigate the possibility of a slam.
If the 2NT bidder bids again freely, then it shows a strong two suiter. To distinguish the weak and strong holdings, many partnerships agree not to use the unusual notrump for intermediate hands (about 12 to 14 points); they would simply overcall with one of their suits and show the other later if the bidding offers a chance.
Andrew Michael Robson OBE (born 1964) is an English professional [1] bridge player, writer and teacher. He is a British and English international. [ 2 ] Robson is the bridge columnist for The Times and Country Life . [ 3 ]
The 2015–16 EBU Player of the Year Championship was the competition's second season. Points were accumulated over the EBU's ten most prestigious events from 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016.
Play the classic trick-taking card game. Lead with your strongest suit and work with your partner to get 2 points per hand.
A 4 level bid in the suit above the agreed trump suit is the ace / key card ask and the name comes from the fact that this bid will always be a red suit: 4 ♦ – RKCB for clubs 4 ♥ – RKCB for diamonds Once key cards have been identified the next step bid (other than trumps) can be used to ask for Kings.