The “Rule of 15” bid has three purposes. Offensively, it provides a guideline to opening the bidding. Defensively it interferes with the opposition getting to a successful contract. Also defensively, if the opponents do get the contract, your partner now knows what to lead.

Bridge is a bidder’s game. You have to get your bid in when you have the opportunity. The “Rule of 20” will help you decide whether or not to take advantage of the opportunity to open the bidding.

Most of us follow the convention to open with a 13-point hand. So what happens if you have a 12-point hand?

Most of us follow the convention to open with a 13-point hand. So what happens if you have a 12-point hand?

In some bidding sequences, you ask yourself “Does partner have four cards in his bid major or does he have more than four?” The “Support Double” convention helps to answer this question.