One of the first thing a beginning bridge player learns is an opening bid of 1 NT. Remember the opening bid is made by the first person to have 12 or more points in their hand. When to open the bidding with 1NT You should make an opening bid of 1NT when you a) have […]
Before you start bidding in a game of bridge you have to start by working out the points value of your hand. You do this by adding up the High Card Points (HCP) value of your hand. It’s easy to do, you count: 4 points for each ace you hold, 3 points for each king, 2 […]
This is an important definition. If you are opening the bidding, knowing whether your hand is balanced or unbalanced can be key to deciding your opening bid. What is a Balanced Hand in bridge? There are four suits in a pack of cards – spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs. A balanced hand WILL contain cards […]
Who’s who in a game of bridge? Like all hobbies and sports, there is a lot of jargon that players need to learn. Here is some of the basic jargon explained. A game of bridge requires four people. The game is played in pairs. North partners South and East partners West. Which pair is playing […]