1430 RKC versus Classic Blackwood: Slams in Contract Bridge

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On Polling You #51, let’s compare the 1430 RKC Blackwood convention to the classic Blackwood bid.  No convention is flawless yet as the saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility.”

So while it sounds cool to have a handy tool that discloses extra honor information for the same price, the cost of admission is increased complexity. And in the shadow of complexity lurks the opportunity for confusion.  So what’s an inspiring Bridge player to do?  For 1430 RKC types, it’s all about practice.  And for classic Blackwood bidders, focus on your bidding before launching into a 4 Notrump Ace asking sequence – much can be learned before the auction gets into thin air.   Okay, here’s your chance to share your thoughts on slam bidding and learn some easily overlooked factors to improve your bidding accuracy.