Bridge Basics 2
Competitive Bidding
Published on 1. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
214 pages
978-1-944201-38-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book covers the concepts needed when both sides are bidding for the contract. It introduces the basic competitive tools – preemptive opening bids, overcalls, and takeout doubles – as used in today's game. The concepts and information presented are the most current and accurate available, developed with the assistance of the game's top champions. The material is presented in a clear and well-organized format, showing how to use the various competitive options to best advantage. Through this book, you'll be taking the next step into the magical world of bridge.
More details
Edition
Updated ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
348 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-944201-38-8 (9781944201388)
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Persons
By Audrey Grant and David Lindop
Content
1 Preemptive Opening Bids and the Subsequent Auction
Requirements for Preemptive Opening Bids Preemptive Opening Bids on the Bidding Ladder Raising Opener's Preemptive Bid
Responder's Other Options
Scoring
Summary
Quiz
Practice Deals #1–4
2 Overcalls and the Subsequent Auction
Requirements for an Overcall
Overcalls at the Two Level or Higher
Making an Overcall After Both Opponents Have Bid Advancer's Priority – Supporting Partner's Suit Advancing Without Support
The Overcaller's Rebid
Other Overcalls
Summary
Quiz
Practice Deals #5–8
3 Takeout Doubles and the Subsequent Auction
Requirements for a Takeout Double
The Takeout Double After Both Opponents Have Bid Guidelines for Advancing a Takeout Double Advancing in Notrump
Rebids by the Takeout Doubler
The Double to Show a Strong Overcall
Summary
Quiz
Practice Deals #9–12
4 The Competitive Auction
Responder's Action After an Overcall Responder's Action After a Takeout Double Advancer's Action in a Competitive Auction Opener's Action in a Competitive Auction The Penalty Double
Summary
Quiz
Practice Deals #13–16 Additional Practice Deals Practice Deals #17–32
Requirements for Preemptive Opening Bids Preemptive Opening Bids on the Bidding Ladder Raising Opener's Preemptive Bid
Responder's Other Options
Scoring
Summary
Quiz
Practice Deals #1–4
2 Overcalls and the Subsequent Auction
Requirements for an Overcall
Overcalls at the Two Level or Higher
Making an Overcall After Both Opponents Have Bid Advancer's Priority – Supporting Partner's Suit Advancing Without Support
The Overcaller's Rebid
Other Overcalls
Summary
Quiz
Practice Deals #5–8
3 Takeout Doubles and the Subsequent Auction
Requirements for a Takeout Double
The Takeout Double After Both Opponents Have Bid Guidelines for Advancing a Takeout Double Advancing in Notrump
Rebids by the Takeout Doubler
The Double to Show a Strong Overcall
Summary
Quiz
Practice Deals #9–12
4 The Competitive Auction
Responder's Action After an Overcall Responder's Action After a Takeout Double Advancer's Action in a Competitive Auction Opener's Action in a Competitive Auction The Penalty Double
Summary
Quiz
Practice Deals #13–16 Additional Practice Deals Practice Deals #17–32