Bid | Meaning |
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Redouble | A redouble is not part of BROMAD per se, but is worth mentioning. It shows 10+ points and denies 3+ card support. |
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A 3-card "Constructive" raise, showing 7-10 points and exactly 3-card trump support. |
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A 3-card "Limit" raise or better, showing 10+ points and exactly 3-card trump support. |
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A 3-card "Preemptive" raise, showing 0-6 points and exactly 3-card trump support. |
2NT | A preempt in clubs or diamonds (i.e. a hand that would normally make a ![]() ![]() |
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A 4-card "Constructive" raise, showing 7-10 points and exactly 4-card trump support. |
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A 4-card "Limit" raise, showing 10-12 points and exactly 4-card trump support. |
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A 4-card "Preemptive" raise, showing 0-6 points and exactly 4-card trump support. |
BROMAD assumes that the partnership plays 5-card majors. The theory is to reach the correct level of bidding in accordance with the Law of Total Tricks.
Note that the preemptive direct raises (i.e. : 2/3
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The BROMAD 3-level responses are identical to Bergen raises, which are systemic raises used in uncontested auctions.
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North Dbl Pass |
East![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() East 2 ![]() Pass |
South Pass Pass |
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1 A constructive 3-card raise. 2 A sign-off bid showing a minimum. |
West![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() West 1 ![]() Pass |
North Dbl Pass |
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South Pass |
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1 A preemptive 3-card raise. |
West![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() West 1 ![]() 3 ![]() Pass |
North Dbl Pass Pass |
East![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() East 2NT 1 3 ![]() |
South Pass Pass |
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1 A weak minor-suiter. 0-6 points and 7-card suit. 2 A relay to pass or correct. |
BROMAD was created by American expert Marty Bergen in the 1980s.
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