8-NT Convention Card: Two Level Openings

In this series we systematically discuss the various sections of the ACBL convention card, and what I consider to be 8-NT standard bidding.

A Defensive Coup

Blizzards cannot stop 8-NT. Last Friday, while the Northeast was being buried with snow, three of us hunkered down 8-NTers joined with Tomomi (in what I assume was a vastly warmer and less snowy California) to play a few hands. Here is a terrific success for the defense.

8-NT: Plan the Play

We had several interesting hands during a recent 8-NT session. See if you can plan the play on this one. After the hand is nearly passed out several times, you find yourself playing 5C. The 9D is led on your left. What is your plan?

 

An American (Contract Bridge League) Tale

When you decide to play bridge, you have a number of options.  Of course you may choose to play non-competetive (or perhaps very competetive) social bridge.  If you are looking to test your skills against a larger pool of people, then ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) events are a good option.  And even there you have options.  You can play at your local duplicate club, or in tournaments of various sizes.  Recently I had the opportunity to play in a small regional tournament and I thought I'd write about the experience.