South might make a strong opening, but 1S seems fine. When South jump-rebids spades over North’s 2D response, it is forcing. The key is what North bids now. Where North merely raises to game, the ...

Dear Reader: In general, if partner has opened or overcalled in a suit, bidding the opponents' suit shows a good raise. If partner has responded to your opening bid, cue-bidding as a rebid is ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In the final of a teams event, you can expect your opponents to obstruct you, even right at the start of the ...

One of the most useful bids in bridge is the “unassuming cue bid” which is often used as a waiting bid to find out more about partners hand in terms of shape and strength – many use it after partner ...