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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

MCB Landing Set 4 - 431

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More Competitive Bidding: Cuebidding Opponent’s Suit (set 4 of 9)

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Cuebidding Opponent’s Suit
When the opponent’s bid a suit they give us the opportunity to bid their suit as a special communication tool with partner. This is called cuebidding the opponent’s suit. Here we look at the meaning of these cuebids early in the auction.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 431.

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.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

MCB Landing Set 5 - 432

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More Competitive Bidding: More Cuebids (set 5 of 9)

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More Cuebids
Bidding the opponent’s suit is a is useful on the 1st round of the bidding and later. Here we look at how we use this cuebid later in the bidding.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 432.

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

MCB Landing Set 6 - 433

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More Competitive Bidding: Balancing by Responder (set 6 of 9)

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Balancing by Responder
This week we look at balancing in more detail. Our focus is on Balancing by the Responder — how they fight their way back into the auction.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 433.

MCB Landing Set 7 - 434

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More Competitive Bidding: Balancing NT Bids (set 7 of 9)

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Balancing NT Bids
When we are in the balancing seat we need many ways to compete in the bidding. We can use NT bids to compete in the bidding to describe the appropriate hands.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 434.

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.
https://www.advinbridge.com/learn-bidding-basics

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

MCB Landing Set 8 - 435

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More Competitive Bidding: Balancing with Distributional Hands (set 8 of 9)

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Balancing with Distributional Hands
This week we continue our discussion on balancing with a focus on our options for doing so with distributional hands.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 435.

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

MCB Landing Set 9 - 436

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More Competitive Bidding: More Balancing (set 9 of 9)

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More Balancing
This week we focus on balancing back into the bidding in a variety of different auctions — this is a key part of modern competitive bidding.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 436.

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

M2O1 Landing Set 1 - 419

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More 2/1 GF: Pattern Out Auctions (set 1 of 9)

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Pattern Out Auctions
In a 2/1 GF auction we often use our 3rd bid to show more about our distribution. We call this “patterning out”. Here we look at how to use it to explore slam. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 419.

M2O1 Landing Set 2 - 420

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More 2/1 GF: Splinters in 2/1 GF Auctions (set 2 of 9)

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Splinters in 2/1 GF Auctions
In 2/1 GF auctions we can use splinter bids to show a fit and shortness while keeping the auction at a relatively low level. Let's look at our options for how to do so. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 420.

M2O1 Landing Set 3 - 421

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More 2/1 GF: Solid Suits in 2/1 GF Auctions (set 3 of 9)

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Solid Suis in 2/1 GF Auctions
Having an extremely powerful suit can help us reach slam even when the hand is a misfit. In 2/1 GF auctions we have a special way to show these hands. Here we see how to show these powerful suits to partner. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 421.

M2O1 Landing Set 4 - 422

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More 2/1 GF: Bypassing a 4-card Suit in 2/1 GF Auctions (set 4 of 9)

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Bypassing a 4-card Suit in 2/1 GF Auctions
Deciding which suit to bid, to create a game forcing auction or after you are already in one, can be a difficult decision. Here we look at when it is ok to bypass a 4-card suit vs when we should just be as cheaply as possible. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 422.

M2O1 Landing Set 5 - 423

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More 2/1 GF: Delayed Splinters (set 5 of 9)

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2/1 GF: Delayed Splinters
After a 2/1 GF and rebid we may find a fit. If we do, one of our options for is a delayed splinter. This shows a fit and shortness. Let's look at how we use these bids to try for slam in these auctions.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 423.

M2O1 Landing Set 6 - 424

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More 2/1 GF: Bidding 4th suit in 2/1 GF (set 6 of 9)

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2/1 GF: 4th Suit in 2/1 GF
When we are in a 2/1 GF auctions and we bid the 4th suit there is a potential for a misunderstand with partner. Here we look at what types hands may need to bid the 4th suit in a game forcing auction.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 424.