Introduction to Jacoby Transfers
Jacoby Transfers are one of the most useful conventions in bridge. After partner opens 1NT, this convention allows you to show a 5-card major suit while letting the strong hand …
Conventions
Jacoby Transfers Quiz
Jacoby Transfers Quiz Partner opens 1NT (15-17 HCP). You hold: ♠J8754 ♥32 ♦K876 ♣54 What do you bid? A) Pass B) 2♥ (Transfer to spades) C) 2♠ D) 3♠ Check Answer
Level 1 Conventions - Series 6
About This Series This 5-week series provides review and practice of the conventions learned in Series 5. Topics Covered Review and practice of: Jacoby Transfers — Responding to …
Level 2 Conventions - Series 6
About This Series This 5-week series provides review and practice of the conventions learned in Series 5. Topics Covered Review and practice of: Jacoby 2NT — Forcing major suit …
Beginner Conventions: Stayman and Jacoby Transfers
About This Lesson Partner opens 1NT showing 15-17 points and a balanced hand. You have a major suit—how do you find a fit? Stayman and Jacoby Transfers are the two essential …
Beginner Conventions: Takeout Doubles
About This Lesson When the opponents open the bidding, how do you compete? The Takeout Double is one of the most important tools in competitive bridge, allowing you to show a hand …
Level 1 Conventions - Series 5
About This Series This 5-week series introduces essential beginner conventions that every bridge player needs to know. Topics Covered Jacoby Transfers — Responding to 1NT with a …
Level 2 Conventions - Series 5
About This Series This 5-week series covers essential intermediate conventions that will strengthen your bidding toolkit. Topics Covered 2C Strong Openings — Showing powerhouse …
Advanced Beginner Conventions: Fourth Suit Forcing
About This Lesson The auction goes: 1D (Pass) 1S Pass; 2C (Pass)… Now what? You have a good hand but no clear direction. You can’t support either minor, you …
Advanced Beginner Conventions: New Minor Forcing
About This Lesson Partner opened 1 minor, you bid your major, partner rebid 1NT. How do you show your partner that you have an invitational hand and a 5-card major, not just 4? New …
Basic Conventions: Cuebid Raises
About This Lesson When the opponents overcall, how do you show a limit raise or better in partner’s suit? The cuebid raise is the answer. What You’ll Learn Why direct …
Basic Conventions: Responder's Double
About This Lesson When the opponents overcall, a double by responder is not for penalty—it’s a “negative double” showing specific hand types. What You’ll …