HSBC

A takeout double is when the opponents open the bidding with a suit and your side doubles. It typically shows opening strength (12+ points),...

General strategy of playing is: set up tricks early, take tricks late.  How to set up tricks, and how to know when to switch from settin...

This is a summary of the HSBC variant of the Standard American system. It doesn't cover everything, and I probably skip over some thing...

Part of being successful at the bidding or playing in bridge is understanding what is said at the table. The more information you can glean ...

Some of the challenges in bridge are deciding what to do when you have no good options, and some are when you have multiple. Today I'm g...

When your partner opens 1 of a Minor , how should you respond? Remember your main goal is to find a "Golden Game", which is an 8 c...

Requirements for Opening 1 of a Minor (clubs or diamonds) 13+ points longest suit -or- no 5 card major Other Considerations If ...