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April 26, 2022
Even More Comp Bidding
Robert Todd
Even More Competitive Bidding - Bergen Raises

TWiB Lesson #572 (6 of 9)

When responding to partner’s 1-Major opening bid, Responder tries to apply the Law of Total Tricks (LOTT) – getting to the size of the partnership’s fit as quickly as possible.  This LOTT bidding is especially effective when our side has a 9+card fit.  Bergen Raises are a set of conventional bids Responder can use when responding to a 1-Major opening bid with 4+card support (at least a 9+card fit).  Let’s see how this system works.

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Even More Competitive Bidding - Bergen Raises
April 24, 2022
Even More Comp Bidding
Robert Todd
Even More Competitive Bidding - Fit -Showing ...

TWiB Lesson #574 (8 of 9)

Jumping in the auction eats up a lot of bidding space, which is likely to make communicating with partner more difficult. Since our jump bid may make future communication more difficult, it should have a specific meaning. When partner opens the bidding, Responder’s jump shifts can be used to show a variety of different types of hands. We need to decide, as a partnership, which ones we want to use. We will choose different agreements for different situations.

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Even More Competitive Bidding - Fit -Showing Jumps
April 23, 2022
Even More Comp Bidding
Robert Todd
Even More Competitive Bidding - Freebids by a ...

TWiB Lesson #575 (9 of 9)

When partner makes a bid, and we choose to bid a suit of our own, this is called a freebid. In most normal situations freebids show values (called positive freebids) and are often forcing 1-round. We’ve all heard the saying -- a new suit is forcing by an unpassed hand.  Unfortunately, this is not always true, but it is often our agreement. Let’s look at freebids made by a passed hand and see how the fact that we are passed changes these situations.

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Even More Competitive Bidding - Freebids by a Passed Hand
April 9, 2022
Adv Same Bidding
Robert Todd
More Advanced Slam Bidding - Jump-Shift System

TWiB Lesson #577 (2 of 9)

When Opener makes a jump shift into a new suit with their second bid, it is a strong bid that creates a game forcing auction. This is a good bid because it ensures we reach game, but it is a bad bid because it eats up a lot of bidding space without fully describing our distribution. This is a problem. One of the most difficult opening hands to describe to partner is the unbalanced single-suited (one 6+card suit) hand with 18-19 HCP.  This is one of the strongest hands that does not open the bidding 2♣.  Let’s look at a system that helps us improve our jump shift methods.

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More Advanced Slam Bidding - Jump-Shift System
April 8, 2022
Adv Same Bidding
Robert Todd
More Advanced Slam Bidding - Preempt Keycard

TWiB Lesson #578 (3 of 9)

When partner opens the bidding with a 2-level or 3-level preemptive opening bid then Responder may have a struggle to find the best final contract without getting the auction too high.  One of the natural pressures is whether Responder risk going past 3NT to look for a fit or a better fit. Given the variability of modern preempts it can be dangerous to reach the 5-level when partner has taken an aggressive action.  Here we look at a tool, called Preempt Keycard, for Responder to ask for Keycards after a preempt, but still keep the auction at a low level.  

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More Advanced Slam Bidding - Preempt Keycard
Robert Todd
June 13, 2021
Constructive Bidding

Constructive Bidding: 2-Level Preemptive Openings

Robert Todd
June 13, 2021
Constructive Bidding
Constructive Bidding:  2-Level Preemptive Openings

TWiB Lesson #411 (1 of 8)

Here we look at hope to use a Modern 2-Level Preemptive Opening Bid to attack the opponents. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
June 12, 2021
Constructive Bidding

Constructive Bidding: Higher-Level Preemptive Openings

Robert Todd
June 12, 2021
Constructive Bidding
Constructive Bidding:  Higher-Level Preemptive Openings

TWiB Lesson #412 (2 of 8)

High-level preemptive opening bids are a valuable tool for attacking the opponent’s bidding space. Here we look at how to better use them! (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
June 11, 2021
Constructive Bidding

Constructive Bidding: Responding to 2-Level Preempt

Robert Todd
June 11, 2021
Constructive Bidding
Constructive Bidding:  Responding to 2-Level Preempt

TWiB Lesson #413 (3 of 8)

When partner preempts the bidding at the 2-Level then we need to have a way to respond, both exploring game and extending a preempt! (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
June 10, 2021
Constructive Bidding

Constructive Bidding: Responding to High-Level Preempts

Robert Todd
June 10, 2021
Constructive Bidding
Constructive Bidding:  Responding to High-Level Preempts

TWiB Lesson #414 (4 of 8)

When partner preempts the bidding at a high-level this puts a lot of pressure on both us and the opponents. Here we look at how to respond to partner’s high-level preempts. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
June 9, 2021
Constructive Bidding

Constructive Bidding: 2C Opening Bids

Robert Todd
June 9, 2021
Constructive Bidding
Constructive Bidding:  2C Opening Bids

TWiB Lesson #415 (5 of 8)

When we have a very strong hand we have a way to show it by opening the bidding 2C. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
June 8, 2021
Constructive Bidding

Constructive Bidding: Responder's Rebids After a Jump Shift

Robert Todd
June 8, 2021
Constructive Bidding
Constructive Bidding:  Responder's Rebids After a Jump Shift

TWiB Lesson #416 (6 of 8)

After partner makes a jump shift we need to know how to continue the auction. Here we look at how to do this. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
June 7, 2021
Constructive Bidding

Constructive Bidding: Lebensohl Over Reverses

Robert Todd
June 7, 2021
Constructive Bidding
Constructive Bidding:  Lebensohl Over Reverses

TWiB Lesson #417 (7 of 8)

After a reverse Responder needs a tool to communicate with Opener. Lebensohl over Reverses is the structure for accomplishing this. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
June 6, 2021
Constructive Bidding

Constructive Bidding: Off-Shape 1NT Opening Bids

Robert Todd
June 6, 2021
Constructive Bidding
Constructive Bidding:  Off-Shape 1NT Opening Bids

TWiB Lesson #418 (8 of 8)

A 1NT opening is one of the best in all of bridge. There are classic hands that open we open 1NT, but there are also some slightly off-shape hands that are best to open 1NT. Here we look at those. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
May 9, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: Gerber and 1430 Gerber

Robert Todd
May 9, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  Gerber and 1430 Gerber

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)

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Robert Todd
May 8, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: 1430 Keycard

Robert Todd
May 8, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  1430 Keycard

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)

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Robert Todd
May 7, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: Specific Kings

Robert Todd
May 7, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  Specific Kings

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)

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Robert Todd
May 7, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: Minorwood

Robert Todd
May 7, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  Minorwood

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)

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Robert Todd
May 6, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: Control Showing Bids

Robert Todd
May 6, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  Control Showing Bids

TWiB Lesson #406 (5 of 9)

Here we look at a valuable tool for exploring slam with partner - control showing bids. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
May 5, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: Jacoby 2NT

Robert Todd
May 5, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  Jacoby 2NT

TWiB Lesson #407 (6 of 9)

Here we look at one of the best tools for exploring slam - Jacoby 2NT . (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
May 5, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: Splinters by Responder

Robert Todd
May 5, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  Splinters by Responder

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)

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Robert Todd
May 4, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: Splinters by Opener

Robert Todd
May 4, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  Splinters by Opener

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)

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Robert Todd
May 3, 2021
Slam

Slam Bidding: Other Slam Tools

Robert Todd
May 3, 2021
Slam
Slam Bidding:  Other Slam Tools

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)

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Robert Todd
April 30, 2021
Opening Lead Basics

Opening Lead Basics: Card Combinations

Robert Todd
April 30, 2021
Opening Lead Basics
Opening Lead Basics:  Card Combinations

TWiB Lesson #394 (1 of 8)

Here we look at the fundamentals of Opening Leads — what to lead from different are combinations. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
April 29, 2021
Opening Lead Basics

Opening Lead Basics: Rule of 11

Robert Todd
April 29, 2021
Opening Lead Basics
Opening Lead Basics:  Rule of 11

TWiB Lesson #395 (2 of 8)

This week we look at a useful tool for visualizing the opening lead - the Rule of 11. (Video Coming Soon)

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Robert Todd
April 28, 2021
Opening Lead Basics

Opening Lead Basics: Leads in Partner's Suit

Robert Todd
April 28, 2021
Opening Lead Basics
Opening Lead Basics:  Leads in Partner's Suit

TWiB Lesson #396 (3 of 8)

We often lead partner’s suit. It is extremely important for us to have good agreements about this situation. Let’s take a look in detail. (Video Coming Soon)

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