Fundamentals of 2/1 and Semi Forcing 1NT (Available April 6)

Two-over-one Game Force (2/1) has become the standard approach to bridge bidding. It is almost essential to understand at least the basics of this system. Our four-part series will teach you the basic concepts (and by lesson 4, even some intermediate concepts) so that you can feel confident playing 2/1.

• What hands do I need to force to game?

• What does a 2/1 auction actually look like?

• Does 2/1 promise a fit with my partner?

• What game am I forcing my partner to bid?

• What do I bid when I don't want to force to game?

• What is a Semi-Forcing NT?

• Is it different from a Forcing NT? (Yes, and better!)

• When Should I use it?

• What should I bid after?

We’ll answer these questions and more so you'll fully understand what every sequence in both game forcing and non-game-forcing auctions. Dive in with us!