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What changes the result

The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.

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The game

  1. What can dummy do in bridge?Dummy plays the cards declarer names, keeps count of tricks and may give information on fact or law in the Director's presence.

Scoring

  1. How much is a slam worth in bridge?Bidding and making 12 tricks, a small slam, earns 500 not vulnerable or 750 vulnerable; all 13, a grand slam, 1000 or 1500.
  2. What is the difference between matchpoints and IMPs?In pairs events, each score on a board earns 2 matchpoints for every score it beats and 1 for each tie.

Irregularities

  1. How do claims work in bridge?A player may claim or concede tricks to save time.

Ethics and the Director

  1. Do you have to explain your bids in bridge?Partnerships must disclose their agreements.
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