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Bridge Basics

Core bridge bidding conventions, scoring, and basic play concepts for beginner players.

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What is the high card point value of an Ace?
4 points
What is the high card point value of a King?
3 points
What is the high card point value of a Queen?
2 points
What is the high card point value of a Jack?
1 point
What is the minimum high card points required to open the bidding?
13 points
What is the Stayman Convention?
A 2 Club response to 1 No-Trump asking if opener has a 4-card major suit
What is the Blackwood Convention?
A 4 No-Trump bid asking partner how many Aces they hold
In Blackwood, what does a 5 Club response show?
0 or 4 Aces
In Blackwood, what does a 5 Diamond response show?
1 Ace
In Blackwood, what does a 5 Heart response show?
2 Aces
In Blackwood, what does a 5 Spade response show?
3 Aces
What is the Gerber Convention?
A 4 Club bid asking for Aces, used as an alternative to Blackwood over No-Trump
How many tricks must be won to make 1 No-Trump?
7 tricks
How many tricks must be won to make 3 No-Trump?
9 tricks
How many tricks must be won to make 7 No-Trump?
13 tricks

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