Michael’s Cuebids

When the opponent’s open the bidding and we have two long suits it is useful to be able to show them both immediately. This is especially true when we have a weak hand. Here we look at Michaels Cuebids and see how they help us do this!

Unusual NT

There is another valuable tool for competing in the bidding when we have a two suited hand — the unusual NT. Let’s see how this bidding tool is effective in competitive bidding.

Simple Overcalls by Level

Here we look at Simple Overcalls and how they vary based on situation and level — which is dramatic!

Competing Over 2-level Preempts - Lebensohl

Dealing with preempts is extremely difficult. Here we look at an extremely useful tool for dealing with the opponent’s 2-level preempts — an innovative use of 2NT as a convention, not a contract!

Leaping Michaels

Against the Opponent’s 2-level preempts we have ways of showing strong hands with two long suits by using a special jump overcall called Leaping Michaels. Here we see how to use it.

Bidding Over the Opponent’s 3-Level Preempt

When the opponents make a high-level preempt it makes our life difficult. Here we look at our options for bidding over them and what risks we have to take.

Dealing with 4-Level Jump Overcalls

When we open the bidding the opponents love to preempt and eat up our bidding space. This is especially difficult when their preempt is a jump to game in a Major. Here we look at how to deal with it!

Overcalling a 4-card Suit

It is frustrating to have a good hand and not be able to get into the auction. Here we look at a less used option for getting into the auction when the opponents open the bidding — overcalling a 4-card suit.

Gazzilli

The latest upgrade to “modern expert bidding”. If you love gadgets, this is what you should add to your bidding system.