How to Bid The Gerber Convention
Asking for Aces
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Gerber Convention Bidding A bid of 4C after partner's 1NT, 2NT, or 3NT bid is 'Gerber, asking for aces'. It is an artificial bid, not a true club bid. Partner's response is a 'coded' message: 4D = 0 or all 4 aces 4H = 1 ace 4S = 2 aces 4NT = 3 aces Partner can now bid 5C to ask you for Kings. 5D = 0 or all 4 kings 5H = 1 king 5S = 2 kings 5NT = 3 kings This can definitely help you reach slam! *Gerber was originally used only after a notrump bid. Over time, players began using it for suit contracts too as it keeps the bidding lower than using Blackwood. It can cause confusion however as whether 4C is asking for aces or just a natural Club bid. A common agreement is that 4C is always asking except when Clubs have already been bid. Players that use cuebids for aces do not need to use 4C as Gerber, their Club bids are always natural for them. Need more help with the Gerber Convention? Ask a Question Playing Cards More Supplies We'll get right back to you with answers on other conventions, bidding rules, or any kind of bidding help you need. |
