Robert Todd

February 15, 2016

Constructive Bidding

(144) Constructive Low-Level Bidding: XYZ

Robert Todd

February 15, 2016

Constructive Bidding

Hi All -

This week we look at an advanced treatment for handling auctions that begin with three bids at the one-level. XYZ is an extension to Two-Way New Minor Forcing that can make Responder's bidding much more exact.

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