TWiB Lesson #402 (1 of 9)
Here we look at our Ace asking tool for exploring slam in Notrump contracts (Gerber) and its upgrade - 1430 Gerber.(Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #544 (4 of 9)
When constructing a system to allow us to bid over these weak 1NT openings we need to take a different approach than bidding over a strong 1NT opening. Thus, we construct our bidding system to allow us to explore game and make constructive bids, not just be destructive.
TWiB Lesson #545 (5 of 9)
After partner opens 1NT, we have a good structure for using our bids efficiently to describe our hand to partner. But when the opponents interfere in our auction, we lose some of this valuable bidding space and need to change our approach in order to deal with their interference.
TWiB Lesson #546 (6 of 9)
There are many systems the opponents play in order to interfere over our 1NT opening bid, but almost all of these systems use the 3-level (actually 2NT+) for the same meanings – 2NT as a weak bid showing both minors and 3-level bids as weak with a long suit, preemptive. It is important that you and partner are on the same page for how to deal with this higher-level interference.
TWiB Lesson #547 (7 of 9)
When we open the bidding with 1NT if an opponent makes a penalty double, we are less likely to be we are usually looking to escape from a 1NT contract and attempt to find some safer place to play. This safe place will hopefully be our largest fit or a long suit in the weak hand (in Responder’s hand). In order to find this place to play we need to look at how Responder’s bidding options change after a penalty double.
TWiB Lesson #548 (8 of 9)
Lebensohl is an excellent system for dealing with interference over our 1NT opening bids. But Lebensohl has some flaws. In Lebensohl auctions we will often play the hand from the “wrong” side (Responder’s side.) Another flaw in Lebensohl relates to Responder’s strength. Responder often has three strengths (buckets) let’s see how Transfer Lebensohl is an upgrade to this.
TWiB Lesson #402 (1 of 9)
Here we look at our Ace asking tool for exploring slam in Notrump contracts (Gerber) and its upgrade - 1430 Gerber.(Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #403 (2 of 9)
It is horrible to reach a slam and go down because you have poor trump. 1430 Keycard Blackwood is an improvement over traditional Blackwood that allows us to find out about both Aces and trump quality. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #404 (3 of 9)
Knowing which kings partner holds is more important than how many. Here we look at how to use Specific Kings to explore for a grand slam. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #405 (4 of 9)
Here we look at a tool for how to investigate minor suit keycards and keep the auction below game - Minorwood! (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #406 (5 of 9)
Here we look at a valuable tool for exploring slam with partner - control showing bids. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #407 (6 of 9)
Here we look at one of the best tools for exploring slam - Jacoby 2NT . (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #408 (7 of 9)
Here we look at a tool similar to Jacoby 2NT. The Splinter bid allows Responder to explore slam by describing their hand entirely — Fit, Values, and Shortness.. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #409 (8 of 9)
Shortness can be shown by the Opener, just as it is by the Responder. Here we look at how Open does this to explore for slam and help Responder re-evaluate their hand. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #410 (9 of 9)
There are many other tools for exploring slam. Here we look at how to use some of these valuable and interesting tools. (Video Coming Soon)