A comprehensive guide to the latest developments in slams, one of the most difficult areas to master in bidding
Bidding in the slam area has developed rapidly over the past 20 years and players are bidding slams more often and more accurately. Here Ron Klinger, writing in his lucid style, shows how to judge whether slam is likely or not. He also reveals the methods to find the critical cards in partner's hand—whether it is to stay out of a poor slam, bid a good small slam, or find an excellent grand slam.
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A comprehensive guide to the latest developments in slam bidding.
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Chapter 1 Judging slam potential |
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Part 1 Traditional Methods |
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Chapter 4 The 5NT Trump Ask |
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Chapter 6 Roman Key Card Blackwood |
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Chapter 7 Roman Key Card Blackwood for minor suits |
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Chapter 8 Slam methods after a pre-emptive opening |
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Chapter 9 Exclusion Key Card Blackwood |
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Chapter 11 More on the 5NT Trump Ask |
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Chapter 12 A better approach to cue-bidding |
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Chapter 13 Interference in slam auctions |
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Chapter 15 A problem with the trump queen |
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Chapter 16 Beyond splinters |
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Chapter 17 Multiple cue-bidding |
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Chapter 18 3NT Specific Ace Ask |
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| Appendix 1 The Modern Losing Trick Count |
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| Appendix 2 How To Practise |
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Ron Klinger is a leading international bridge teacher and has represented Australia in over 20 world championships since 1976. An Australian Grand Master and a World Bridge Federation International Master, he has written over 60 books, some of which have been translated into Bulgarian, Chinese, Danish, French, Hebrew and Icelandic. Two of his titles - Guide to Better Card Play and Right Through the Pack Again - won Book of the Year awards. He has created many new bridge ideas and devised a number of conventions. He lives in NSW, Australia, and has written a daily bridge column in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald for over 15 years.
