First in print in 2002, “A Treasury of Bidding Tips” by Eddie Kantar (Master Point Press) has been modernized by the author. He has also added a few more tips, bringing the number up to 554. Look at ...

Over East’s pre-emptive club raise (showing 4-card support, with very few points), most South players felt that they had done well to bid 3H and when partner bid 4H, they stopped. South’s hand looks ...

1. Three no-trump. This is the most descriptive bid you can make. The jump to three notrump, whether an opponent intervenes or not, shows a balanced hand, usually 4-3-3-3, with scattered strength and ...