This hand is adapted from “Example 24” in from Hugh Kelsey’s book, Master the Odds in Bridge. In hearts, North holds K3 , and South (declarer) holds A10985. Declarer needs four tricks from the suit and can afford to lose the lead only once in his no-trump contract. … Read the rest
This is an excerpt from a lengthy post titled “Basic Bridge Odds.” The main purpose is to suggest useful approximations to use at the table: Also, the Individual probability entry can be multiplied by the number of combinations* in a given hand to obtain a probability for the holding.
1)Missing … Read the rest
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Most players know the “8-ever, 9 never” rule for finding the missing queen, playing a nine-card … Read the rest
Often it is necessary to combine the probabilities of multiple events. For example, holding AKQT, missing six cards, you would like to know the chance of making four tricks. You hope to drop the jack in three rounds, but you finesse when obvious. The latter succeeds if you drop the … Read the rest
The “Suit Splits” tables at the end of this post show the odds (casual wording) of a split of a certain number of missing cards. The information is from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract_bridge_probabilities but rearranged to emphasize patterns. These “a priori” probabilities assume you haven’t played a single card and don’t know anything … Read the rest
Bridge Seminar: Cue Bids Plus
Cue bids are one of the underutilized wonder bids. Asking? Telling? Describing? Yes! All that with a bid that can really help you reach the correct contact. Learn the where, when and how to use cue bids effectively in this seminar.
This is the third … Read the rest
In July, my hubby and I traveled out of the country to find more and better teaching material for the local players. I was especially interested in the ABTA (American Bridge Teachers Association) convention. We went two days early so that I could attend the teacher convention before the national … Read the rest
On June 10-11, Unit 163 had an Under 500 tournament at the Country Inn and Suites. There were 35 tables for the two day tournament. Many communities were represented including Unit 163 communities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Quad Cities, Waterloo, and Dubuque. In addition there were players from Minnesota, … Read the rest
Answers for Lesson on Redoubling
Given April 5 at BBB and April 10 at Noelridge Church
Bid a forcing one spade. Otherwise your opponents will start bidding hearts and … Read the rest