Opening the Bidding

ISBN-13:	9780939460373
Publisher:	Baron Barclay Bridge
Publication date:	10/24/2007
Series:	Official Better Bridge Series
Pages:	166
Sales rank:	156,139
Product dimensions:	5.63(w) x 8.69(h) x 0.41(d)
Age Range:	12 Years

The first bid in a bridge auction impacts the bidding, play and defense of the entire deal. There's more to valuing a hand than adding up the high-card and length points. This book shares tips to improve your judgment and help you make better decisions when you are in a position to open. It includes the Guidelines of 15 and 20, light opening bids, pre-emptive bids and strong 2 Clubs, and more.