The BMB Bridge Gazette

The Bridge Gazette is a free resource from Bernard Magee Bridge designed to give players of all levels a quick and informative weekly read.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

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TIP OF THE WEEK

Plan your play

As soon as dummy goes down PLAN YOUR PLAY (i.e. before you play to the first trick). If you don’t you may pick the wrong card and the contract will be down.

Bidding Quiz of the Week

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HANDS QUESTIONS

How Would You Bid this Hand?

How should you bid this hand? Find out what Bernard thinks.

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Bidding Query

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QUESTIONS FROM THE BMB FORUM

Forum Question to Julian Pottage

Opening 1NT with a 5-card Major

Playing a weak NT system such as Acol, with a 5-card major and 12-14 points I usually open 1 NT, unless the major is particularly strong. My partner disagrees, preferring me to open 1 major and rebid 2 of the major. Ironically, strong NT with 5-card major systems cope better: 1 major with NT rebid. Comments? After South doubles 3C (showing clubs), what should actions by West mean? (a) Pass = no preference between the majors; 3H = longer hearts than spades (b) Pass = no values and/or fit; 3H = willingness to play in hearts (c) Pass = length in clubs and willing to play in 3C; 3H = not willing to play in 3C

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THE BRIDGE GLOSSARY

Aggregate Score

Sum of all the scores obtained with- out conversion to IMPs. For example, if you score +420 on board 1, -110 on board 2 and -500 on board 3, your aggregate score for the three boards is -190. At duplicate, it is unusual to use aggregate scoring because a large score on one board can have a disproportionate effect on your overall score.

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