how to bid in bridge

The Rule of 14

The Rule Of 14 is a bridge bidding convention used in Acol bridge. It is used by the responder when they are replying to their partner’s opening bid.

When the opener has opened with a bid of one of a suit and the responder has a weakish hand with a suit that can be also be bid at the one level it is right to bid the suit rather than making a bid of 1NT.… Read the rest

Fourth Suit Forcing

What is Fourth Suit Forcing?

Fourth suit forcing is a bridge convention. It is used to help you find the right contract, including finding 5-3 major suit fits and finding a stopper for No Trumps.  It is used when you are responder and have 11+ points and:

  • Three suits have already been bid (hence the name)
  • You don’t already have a major suit fit (8+ cards in a suit) with your partner
  • You want to find out more information about partner’s hand

If your opening partner changes suit again after your change of suit you might not have enough information to decide on the contract.  … Read the rest

Slam Bidding Simplified

Slam BiddingWhat is a Slam?

There are two types of slam – a small slam and a grand slam.

A small slam means you bid for and win 12 out of the 13 available tricks.

A grand slam means you bid for and win all 13 tricks.… Read the rest