Slam Bidding

Question 1

1430 Key Cards - Definition

Answer 1

Key Cards is a slam bidding convention that gives partner combined count of aces and king of trump in your hand - it can also tell partner if you have queen of trump - initiated with 4NT bid by partner only after suit fit has been established (supported)

Question 2

Gerber Slam Exploration

Answer 2

When partner believes partnership has 32-36 points and NT contract has been decided - 4 clubs initiates Gerber (partner is asking for aces) - 4D = 0 or 4 aces, 4H = 1 ace, 4S = 2 aces, 4NT = 3 aces - the initiating partner can also ask for kings by bidding 5 clubs - same sequence of responses for kings

Question 3

Quantitative 4NT bidding

Answer 3

Initiated by responder when partner has opened with NT bid - responder has 17 points - so 4NT response says to opener, if you have 17 points then bid 6NT but if you don’t then pass

Question 4

1430 Key Card - bidding steps

Answer 4

1430 is initiated with 4NT bid when partner believes partnership has 32-36 points - key cards are aces and king of trump
5C = 1 or 4 key cards
5D = 3 or 0 key cards
5H = 2 or 5 key cards - Q trump - no
5S = 2 or 5 key cards - Q trump - yes