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RBB Landing Set 14 - 014

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Raising Partner in Competition (set 14 of 14)

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Raising Partner in Competition
Raising our partner's suit is one of the most common bids we made. In a competitive auction our approach to this bidding changes, it is important to have good agreements in these auctions.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
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RBB Landing Set 13 - 013

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Takeout Doubles (set 13 of 14)

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Dealing with the Opponent’s Overcalls
When partner opens and the opponents make an overcall we need good ways to compete in the bidding. One of the most important conventions for Responder is the negative double. This tool is invaluable for searching for major suit fits when the opponents make an overcall.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 12 - 012

RBB Landing Set 11 - 011

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Jump Overcalls (set 11 of 14)

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Jump Overcalls
Jump Overcalls are a valuable tool for attacking the opponents and preempting them out of their bidding space. Let's look at how to use them to make the opponents auction more difficult.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 10 - 010

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Simple Overcalls (set 10 of 14)

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Simple Overcalls
One of the most important tools for competing in the bidding is the simple overcall. Here we look at how to use to get into the auction when the opponents open the bidding.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 9 - 09

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Responding to Preempts (set 9 of 14)

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Responding to Preempts
When partner opens the bidding with a preempt we need to know our options for how to bid our hand. Let's look at how we get more information from them and how we extend the preempt.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 8 - 08

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Preemptive Openings (set 8 of 14)

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Preempts Openings
When we have a long suit and not a lot of values, then most of our playing strength is offensive and only if our long suit is trump. This is exactly what a preemptive opening bid shows. Here we look at all of the factors we need to consider in order to make good decisions about whether or not to preempt.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 7 - 07

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Responding to 1NT (set 7 of 14)

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2C Openings
When we are close to having game in our hand, 22+ points when balanced or lots of points and tricks when unbalanced, then we open 2C instead of opening naturally. Let's look at how we use the Strong Artificial and Forcing Opening bid.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
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RBB Landing Set 6 - 06

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Responding to 1NT (set 6 of 14)

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Responding to 1NT
When partner opens 1NT we need some "gadgets" to help us find our fits. These are some of the first conventions we learn. Let's look at Stayman and Transfers and how to make use of them.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 5 - 05

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Responding to 1-Major (set 5 of 14)

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Responding to 1-Major
Major suit fits are the most important ones to find. When partners begins the auction with 1-Major then finding a Major suit fit can be easier. Let's look at how we Respond to a Major suit opening so that we give our side the best chance for finding a fit and getting to the best final contract.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 4 - 04

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: Responding to 1-Minor (set 4 of 14)

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Responding to 1-Minor
Now that we know how to open the bidding with 1-minor then we need to practice responding to 1-minor. We generally respond using natural bids in these auctions -- let's see how it works!

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
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RBB Landing Set 3 - 03

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: 1-Minor Openings (set 3 of 14)

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1-Minor Openings
When we have a good hand (opening bid values) and don't have the right hand for opening NT or 1-Major then we fallback on opening the bidding 1-minor (our least favorite opening bid). Here we look at auctions that begin with a 1-minor opening bid.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 2 - 02

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: 1-Major Openings (set 2 of 14)

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1-Major Openings
Other than 1NT, the most important opening bid in bridge is 1-Major (1H or 1S). Here we look at hands that begin with these openings and how the auctions usually proceed.

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

RBB Landing Set 1 - 01

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Robert’S Bidding Basics: 1NT and 2NT Openings (set 1 of 14)

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1NT and 2NT Opening Bids
Do you want to learn the basics of bridge bidding. The most important opening bids is NT. Here we look at the basics of opening the bidding with 1NT (or 2NT).

You can find Robert’s Bidding. Basics book here.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics