2026
The Four Best Tools in the Tough
Opponent's Toolbox
by: Rob Barrington
Part 1: The Preemptive Raise
When both partnerships are bidding during an auction it can get quite confusing. When should we bid or pass? Can we double? How do I raise properly? What the heck is a cue-bid?
https://news.bridgebase.com/2023/08/16/the-four-best-tools-in-the-tough-opponents-toolbox/
Part 2: The cue bid raise
Bidding can get confusing fast. When should we bid or pass? Can we double? How do I raise properly? These are all questions that can race around a players mind while playing bridge.
https://news.bridgebase.com/2023/09/13/the-four-best-tools-in-the-tough-opponents-toolbox-2/
Part 3: Raising after Double https://news.bridgebase.com/2023/10/13/the-four-best-tools-in-the-tough-opponents-toolbox-3/
Part 4: The Mixed Raise in Competition https://news.bridgebase.com/2023/11/21/the-four-best-tools-in-the-tough-opponents-toolbox-4/
The Weekly
Bridge Quiz!
The aim of this weekly bridge quiz is to help players and their partnerships improve in the "bidding" phase of the game. Answers will vary, and will often differ from our pros' answers, due to the following:
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the system you and your partner play, such as 2/1, SA, Precision, ACOL, etc.
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the conventions you choose to learn and include
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partnership agreements
Discuss with your partners. It always helps to both be on the same page. Knowing this: read; participate; learn!
Bridge is a game, but one with rules & ethics. If a problem does occur while playing duplicate bridge at a club, call the director to solve and explain.
Most important is to be respectful, be ethical, and to enjoy this wonderful game!
Have fun!
