Asking for Aces by
Bidding The Blackwood Convention
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Bidding the Blackwood Convention Blackwood is used when you and partner have chosen a trump suit and think that you also have enough points to bid a small or large slam. The only thing holding you back is if you are missing an Ace or two. A bid of 4NT after a trump suit has been agreed upon is Blackwood "Asking for Aces". It is an artificial bid, not a true notrump bid. Partner responds in 'code': 5C = 0 or all 4 Aces 5D = 1 Ace 5H = 2 Aces 5S = 3 Aces Partner can now bid 5NT to ask you for Kings. 6C = 0 or all 4 Kings 6D = 1 King 6H = 2 Kings 6S = 3 Kings This can really help you reach slam can't it! Still have a question about asking for Aces with the Blackwood Convention? Ask Here Tallys Other Supplies We'll get right back to you with answers on Blackwood, other conventions, bidding rules, or any kind of bidding help you need. |
