{"product_id":"duplicate-bridge-403-defending-second-seat-interference-9781771402637","title":"Duplicate Bridge 403: Defending Second-seat Interference","description":"\u003cp\u003eImproving your partnership's ability to overcome interference is essential for good results. Finding the right contract requires a clear understanding of the values represented by responder's bids after the opponents interfere. \u003cem\u003eDuplicate Bridge 403: Defending Second Seat Interference\u003c\/em\u003e provides the reader with two sets of tools for this: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.Hand valuation in competition using an algorithm developed by Lawrence and Wirgren. This method of hand evaluation provides the reader with a competitive advantage relative to older methods of estimating trick count. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.A comprehensive set of bidding structures is provided for defending against bids made in the second seat. Where possible, alternatives are detailed giving partnerships a choice that fits their individual style. Quizzes follow each section allowing the reader to test their understanding. Discussions include defending against: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-A Takeout double\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Natural overcalls using Negative Doubles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Two-suited overcalls such as Unusual 2NT, Michaels, and Roman Jump Overcall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Two-level opening preempts using the Lebensohl relay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Natural overcalls of a 1NT opening (Lebensohl relay)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-1NT overcalls with one known suit and one unknown suit (Lebensohl relay) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-1NT overcalls with two known suits (Lebensohl relay)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBidding structures for Lebensohl were based on \"The Lebensohl Convention Complete\" by Ron Andersen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis text is designed to improve your partnership understandings in competition. Given the frequency opponents interfere in today's game a small improvement and can quickly lead you to stronger results. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Master Point Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781771402637\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Stephen Paul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43732991606965,"sku":"9781771402637","price":19.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_2a028136-1927-4f63-a803-4189817bcc54.jpg?v=1710256641","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/duplicate-bridge-403-defending-second-seat-interference-9781771402637","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}