{"product_id":"the-weak-two-bid-in-bridge-by-harold-feldheim-rare-books","title":"The Weak Two Bid in Bridge by Harold Feldheim [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOriginally published in 1971 (with a revised edition in 1991), this book provides an intermediate-level guide to one of contract bridge’s most widely used preemptive tools: the \u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eweak two bid\u003c\/strong\u003e. Feldheim covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"30\"\u003edefinition and purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e of a weak two opening—showing a six-card suit in hearts, spades, or diamonds with about \u003cstrong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e5–11 HCP\u003c\/strong\u003e, aiming to disrupt opponents and describe the hand efficiently. Often accompanies a strong two-club structure.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"27\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRequirements for opener\u003c\/strong\u003e such as suit quality (typically 2+ top honor cards or strong suit holdings), hand strength adjusted by vulnerability and position, and avoidance of side suits.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eResponses after a weak two\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRaise the suit\u003c\/strong\u003e: simple, to play raise (preemptive).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"422\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e2NT\u003c\/strong\u003e: forcing, asking for outside honors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNew suit\u003c\/strong\u003e: forcing and invitational.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"7\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e3NT\u003c\/strong\u003e or game-level bids: to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eVariations and refinements\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eOgust convention\u003c\/strong\u003e, discerns suit quality and strength via specific responses. Also references alternatives like Parallel Twos, Lucas twos, and Antispades Weak Twos.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeldheim presents clear explanations of when and how to open, bid, and respond to weak two bids, illustrated with examples. He discusses strategic reasoning: preempting opponents, communicating shape, and managing risk. Designed especially for intermediate players, the work sits between basic bidding manuals and advanced convention guides.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"852\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarold Feldheim\u003c\/strong\u003e was an American bridge writer and teacher whose works catered to club and intermediate players. In addition to \u003cem data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eThe Weak Two Bid in Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e, his publications include \u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"230\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"228\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFive Card Major Bidding in Contract Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"287\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eNegative, Responsive, and Other Competitive Doubles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"333\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"331\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWinning Swiss Team Tactics in Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other titles focused on bidding and tournament strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThough not widely known outside bridge hobbyists, Feldheim built a reputation for practical, readable teaching. His writing is often found at club-level retailers such as Baron\/Barclay Bridge Supplies, where his books are valued for clarity and accessibility. \u003cem data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eThe Weak Two Bid in Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e was especially useful in the 1970s–1990s as weak two openings gained acceptance in system play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255609352378,"sku":"352LQ0GE9-Used","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/bbbbrrrrt.jpg?v=1761066569","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-weak-two-bid-in-bridge-by-harold-feldheim-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}