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Topic - Conventions

Conventions

Bridge conventions are crucial for standardized communication between partners. They help players communicate effectively to be in better contracts.

Responding to Partners 1NT opening
Make a Stayman bid



Should you Rescue Partner from NoTrumps
With a Void



Using the Rule of Twenty
To check if you can open the bidding with your hand



Practice a hold-up to Make more tricks
Use the Rule of 20 to Open the Bidding



How many Aces and Kings to Bid Slam?
Gerber Ace Ask



Michaels Cue Bid
Make a Penalty Double



Choosing Gerber or Blackwood
To Ace and King Ask



With Twenty HCP and a Singleton
In 3NT you can make 11 tricks if Diamonds are led but 12 tricks if spades are led



Converting a Negative Double into a Penalty Double
And Taking Opponents Light



Three finesses gives you 12 tricks
The Blackwood Convention