Bridge Unleashed by Tracey

Bridge Unleashed by Tracey Welcome to Bridge Unleashed, your gateway to the fascinating world of bridge! Guided by Tracey Bauer

Fit first. Controls later. Every time.The #1 auction sin from today’s table: cue-bidding before you’ve agreed on a trum...
09/02/2026

Fit first. Controls later. Every time.

The #1 auction sin from today’s table: cue-bidding before you’ve agreed on a trump suit. Make the fit first; the slam talk follows.

09/02/2026

Should you try for game after partner opens a Weak Two, or just leave it alone?

Mel Colchamiro shares his Rule of 17, a quick way to help make that decision using your high-card points and your support for partner’s long suit.

Watch the reel to see how Mel’s Rule of 17 works at the table.

Check comment for full video.

One of the most powerful habits in contract bridge is learning to think in reverse.Instead of asking, "How do I make thi...
09/02/2026

One of the most powerful habits in contract bridge is learning to think in reverse.

Instead of asking, "How do I make this contract?" ask, "What could cause me to go down?" By identifying the dangers first, you can choose the line of play that avoids unnecessary risks and gives yourself the best chance to succeed.

Charlie Munger's timeless advice is as valuable at the bridge table as it is in life.

09/02/2026

Stop counting. Start asking. ♠️

Partner raises your major. Now what?

Do you have enough for game? Does partner have the right cards? Are you supposed to invite, bid game, or stop?

Tomorrow we’re taking the guesswork out of those decisions with Help Suit Game Tries + Spiral Raises.

With Help Suit Game Tries, you’re not asking partner, “How many points do you have?” You’re asking the much more useful question: Can you help me HERE?

And with Spiral Raises, after an auction like:

1♣ – 1♠
2♠ – ?

Responder can use 2NT to ask exactly what kind of raise opener has: three-card or four-card support, minimum or maximum.

Two conventions. Two different auctions. One big idea:

Stop guessing about partner’s hand and start asking better questions.

♠ Help Suit Game Tries
♥ Spiral Raises
♦ When to invite game and when NOT to
♣ How shape, fit and where your values live can matter more than simply counting points

Wednesday, September 2
3:00 PM Pacific | 6:00 PM Eastern
Live on Zoom + replay included

And your workshop also includes our Play of the Hand session on September 8, where we take these auctions to the table and actually play the hands.

Want to join us?

Comment SPIRAL and I’ll send you the link.

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09/02/2026

The double is only the beginning. Your next bid can reveal the real strength of your hand.

Comment "50C" to join our ongoing series of 50 Convention Workshops and sharpen your bidding skills.

Slow down. The slam is in the question.Forcing auctions exist to share information, not to reach game faster. FSF and NM...
09/01/2026

Slow down. The slam is in the question.

Forcing auctions exist to share information, not to reach game faster. FSF and NMF are your permission slip to pause.

Bidding is not guessing. It is a conversation with your partner.Every bridge auction is trying to answer two questions:H...
09/01/2026

Bidding is not guessing. It is a conversation with your partner.

Every bridge auction is trying to answer two questions:

How high should we bid?

Where should we play?

The number tells you how many tricks your partnership is promising above six. A bid of 1♥ means you are contracting to take at least seven tricks with hearts as trump. A bid of 4♥ means you are promising ten.

The denominations also have an order:

♣ Clubs
♦ Diamonds
♥ Hearts
♠ Spades
NT No Trump

Each player must make a higher bid or pass. When the final bid is followed by three passes, that bid becomes the contract.

But this is where bridge gets fascinating. Your bids do more than name a number and a suit. They tell a developing story about the strength and shape of your hand and whether you have found a fit with your partner.

Every call adds another clue.

Follow Bridge Unleashed to learn how to speak the language of bidding.

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09/01/2026

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about bridge when you're not even at the table?

For many players, that's when you know the game has truly hooked you.

What starts as curiosity becomes fascination. You begin understanding new concepts, recognizing patterns, and seeing possibilities you never noticed before. Suddenly, you're replaying hands in your mind, thinking about bidding sequences, and looking forward to your next game.

Bridge has a way of capturing your imagination. And once it does, it's not unusual to find yourself dreaming about bridge, talking about bridge, and wanting to learn more every day.

That's the magic of a game with endless depth.

09/01/2026

Stop counting. Start asking. ♠️

Partner raises your major. Now what?

Do you have enough for game? Does partner have the right cards? Are you supposed to invite, bid game, or stop?

Tomorrow we’re taking the guesswork out of those decisions with Help Suit Game Tries + Spiral Raises.

With Help Suit Game Tries, you’re not asking partner, “How many points do you have?” You’re asking the much more useful question: Can you help me HERE?

And with Spiral Raises, after an auction like:

1♣ – 1♠
2♠ – ?

Responder can use 2NT to ask exactly what kind of raise opener has: three-card or four-card support, minimum or maximum.

Two conventions. Two different auctions. One big idea:

Stop guessing about partner’s hand and start asking better questions.

♠ Help Suit Game Tries
♥ Spiral Raises
♦ When to invite game and when NOT to
♣ How shape, fit and where your values live can matter more than simply counting points

Wednesday, September 2
3:00 PM Pacific | 6:00 PM Eastern
Live on Zoom + replay included

And your workshop also includes our Play of the Hand session on September 8, where we take these auctions to the table and actually play the hands.

Want to join us?

Comment SPIRAL and I’ll send you the link.

BridgeUnleashed.com

Bridge is often called a game of logic, but Warren Buffett captures it even better—it's a game of inferences.Every bid, ...
09/01/2026

Bridge is often called a game of logic, but Warren Buffett captures it even better—it's a game of inferences.

Every bid, every card played, and every hesitation tells a story. The best players don't just see the cards in their hand; they connect the clues, anticipate the unseen, and make better decisions one inference at a time.

That's what makes contract bridge endlessly fascinating.

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