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Where there is competitive bidding (i.e. both sides are bidding) the extra dimension of sacrificial bidding is added, and the theoretical optimum contract can be overtaken by the par contract. The par contract on a deal is that contract that results from optimal bidding by both sides and that neither side could improve by further bidding. It ...
A bid in a suit that shows length and strength in the bid suit plus a fit for partner's suit. Jump shifts in competition are often defined as fit-bids. See also Fragment bid and Mixed (definition 2). Five-card majors An agreement that an opening bid in spades or hearts promises at least five cards in the suit.
The Strong Club System is a set of bidding conventions and agreements used in the game of contract bridge and is based upon an opening bid of 1 ♣ as being an artificial forcing bid promising a strong hand. [1] The strong 1 ♣ opening is assigned a minimum strength promising 16 or more high card points. All other bids would therefore be ...
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.
1 ♥ - 3 ♥ 4 ♣ - 4 ♦. The 4 ♣ bid shows a club control and slam interest. If the partnership has agreed to use Last Train, the 4 ♦ bid indicates extra values (i.e., responder's hand is at the upper end of the strength range indicated by the 3 ♥ bid) and invites partner to continue exploring slam. 4 ♦ does not show a diamond control, although of course responder might have one.
Bidding is an offer (often competitive) to set a price tag by an individual or business for a product or service or a demand that something be done. [1] Bidding is used to determine the cost or value of something. Bidding can be performed by a person under influence of a product or service based on the context of the situation.
Design for Bidding is a book by the Russian-born English bridge player S. J. "Skid" Simon, published posthumously in 1949. [1] It is about the theory of bidding in contract bridge, particularly in the context of the Acol system of which Simon was one of the co-developers.
An EHAA two-bid shows six to twelve high card points, and a five card or longer suit.There are no restrictions on suit quality (xxxxx and AKQJxxxx both qualify). EHAA bidders use a "get in quick, get out quick" style, which permits interference or an opening bid in nearly every auction, protected by fairly strict requirements on further bids by the partnership.