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What Is the Smolen Convention in Bridge?
by: Tracey BauerPublished on: 08/09/2026Smolen is a jump to 3♥ or 3♠ after Stayman's 2♦ reply, showing 5-4 in the majors with game values. Learn how it works and why it right-sides the contract.
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What Is the Blackwood Convention in Bridge?
by: Tracey BauerPublished on: 08/08/2026Blackwood's 4NT asks partner how many aces they hold so you never bid a slam missing two aces. Learn the responses, the 5NT king ask, and when to avoid it.
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How Do You Plan the Play of a Bridge Hand?
by: Tracey BauerPublished on: 08/02/2026Declarer play starts before trick one. Count your winners or losers, make a plan, check your entries, and decide when to draw trumps. Here is the routine.
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Bridge Glossary: 50 Essential Contract Bridge Terms Explained
by: Tracey BauerPublished on: 07/30/2026A plain-English glossary of the bridge card game. 50 contract bridge terms from auction to void, each defined in two or three sentences you can use at the table.
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