forcing bid

noun

1. contract bridge a bid, often at a higher level than is required, that is understood to oblige the bidder's partner to reply

Example Sentences

At the other table an Israeli player passed a forcing bid, which left him in three clubs.

From New York Times

Here is what each expert feels he must have in his hand for opening suit bids of one, two or three: Bid Lenz Culbertson 1 2� tricks 2� tricks No difference 2 3 or 3� tricks 5 or 5�tricks Culbertson force 3 or 10 tricks 8 tricks Lenz force Advantage of the Lenz system is that there are many hands too strong for a bid of one and not strong enough for a forcing bid.

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