One Club Opening

Point Count Method

von John J. Pino

206 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Master the art of competitive duplicate bridge with clear, precise communication and modern 21st-century bidding techniques. Written by ACBL Bronze Life Master, certified teacher, and club director John J. Pino, this comprehensive revised second edition is designed to eliminate ambiguity at the table and guide your partnership to the optimal contract every hand. Communication is the absolute key to winning duplicate bridge. The Gospel Truth of Duplicate Bridge equips players of all skill levels with a complete repertoire of modern conventions, precise hand-evaluation strategies, and structured bidding systems. Key Features & Conventions Covered:The One-Club Opening System: Describe opener's exact strength (13-19 HCP) and shape with absolute clarity. The Pino Two-Diamond Opening: Master an innovative, artificial 18-19 HCP balanced hand convention that replaces awkward reverses and weak 2$\diamondsuit$ bids.Responding to Minors with Five-Card Majors: Eliminate risk and easily discover golden major fits on weak or borderline hands.Advanced Hand Evaluation: Apply the Loser Trick Count (LTC) method to determine makeable contract levels based on suit fit and distribution rather than raw points.Essential Modern Bridge Conventions: Detailed guides on Two-Over-One Game Force (2/1), 1NT Forcing, Jacoby 2NT, Checkback Stayman, Smolen Transfers, Michaels Cuebid, Unusual Notrump, Fourth-Suit Forcing, Negative Doubles, and Roman Keycard Blackwood.Whether you are a club player looking to improve your competitive edge or a partnership seeking airtight communication, this book provides the definitive roadmap to play bridge like a champion.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Hobbys, Rätsel und Spiele Spiele für Drinnen Kartenspiele Bridge
• ISBN: 9798902245001
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.10.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Authors Publishing House