Hamilton by Danny Kleinman |
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December 23, 2025
One-notrump openings are preemptive in the true sense of the word. Whether weak or strong, they shut out more bids than any other one-bids. Neither responder nor opponents can make any bids at the one-level. |
The Houston Affair by Danny Kleinman |
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December 1, 2025
When long-time partners Dick Katz and Larry Cohen won several national team championships in the mid-1970s, bridge experts grew suspicious. Especially Lew Mathe and Don Oakie, Bermuda Bowl champions in 1954 and ACBL Presidents in 1975 and 1976. |
XYZ by Danny Kleinman |
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November 30, 2025
The domain of XYZ consists of 10 uncontested auctions initiated by an unpassed hand, the four “suited” auctions with three suit bids all at the one-level, and the six suit-openings and responses followed by opener’s 1NT rebid. |
Deng Xiaoping |
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October 25, 2023
Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997), the renowned Chinese leader who steered China into an era of reform and modernization, was not only a political mastermind but also a devoted bridge player. |
Bidding Conventions |
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| A list of all 130+ bidding conventions, principles and systems on this site. |
SAYC |
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| SAYC (Standard American Yellow Card) is a 5-card major bidding system popular in online bridge. |
Famous Bridge Players |
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| Famous bridge players, both celebrities and professionals. |
Bergen Raises |
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Bergen raises are a form of specialized major-suit raises after a   |
Jacoby 2NT |
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Jacoby 2NT is an artificial, game-forcing response to partner's 1M opening bid (e.g. 1 : 2NT).
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Jacoby Transfers |
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| Jacoby Transfers are used when partner bids no-trumps and you hold a 5+ card major. |
Michaels Cuebid |
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| The Michaels convention is a type of cuebid that shows a two-suited hand. |
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