What is the XYZ convention in bridge?
XYZ is a convention whereby the first 3 bids of a partnership’s auction are on the 1-level (but not 1NT- over 1NT you can play some version of New Minor Forcing). SO, it goes 1-something, 1-something, then 1-of-a-major.
What is the 2 over 1 convention in bridge?
The “2/1” (two over one) rules require players to pay more attention to the seat order of the opener and responder and many 2/1 bids must be alerted. You must know when 2/1 rules apply and when they do not apply.
What is the Jacoby convention in bridge?
The Jacoby transfer, or simply transfers, in the card game contract bridge, is a convention in most bridge bidding systems initiated by responder following partner’s notrump opening bid that forces opener to rebid in the suit ranked just above that bid by responder.
When should you not use a Stayman?
RULE: Do not use Stayman when you have a 4-3-3-3 hand. We are programmed to always want to play a hand in a major when we have an 8 card fit. We can draw trump and still have one trump left in declarer’s hand and one in dummy.
What is 2 way New Minor Forcing?
2-Way New Minor Forcing is an upgrade to New Minor Forcing that allows Responder to better describe their hand and greatly simplify and clarify the rest of the auction.
What is the Truscott convention in bridge?
The Truscott (or Jordan) convention is a bid of 2NT after partner has opened 1♥/♠ and RHO has doubled. A natural 2NT bid (if you play it as natural) is not needed (redouble with a balanced 9+ points) and so the 2NT bid is ‘spare’.
Is 2 NT forcing?
The 2NT response is forcing to at least game in opener’s major suit. If the partnership also plays splinter bids, the Jacoby 2NT response tends to deny the shape for a splinter (i.e., no singleton or void).
What is the Michael’s convention in bridge?
The Michaels cuebid is a conventional bid used in the card game contract bridge. First devised by Michael Michaels of Miami Beach, FL, it is an overcaller’s cuebid in opponent’s opening suit and is normally used to show a two-suited hand with at least five cards in each suit and eight or more points.
Can you use Stayman after a 1NT overcall?
If 1NT is overcalled, responder can cue-bid the opponent’s suit to ask for a 4-card major. If the opponents have overcalled in one major, a cue-bid asks partner for the other major. Opener can rebid 3 , if that bid is available, to deny a 4-card major; otherwise, he rebids 3NT.