Convention Cheat Sheets

Whether you’re brushing up before a game or trying to bring a new partnership on the same page, Jim Ricker’s cheat sheets are here to help. Clear, concise, and easy to reference, each sheet breaks down the essential knowledge you need for playing a convention confidently and consistently.

1NT Forcing

2/1 Game Forcing

4-Way Transfers (Majors and Minors)

Bergen/Reverse Bergen Raises

Flannery (2 Hearts or 2 Diamonds)

Forcing Raise After Stayman (Following a 1NT Opening Bid)

Fourth Suit Forcing

Inverted Minors

Jacoby 2NT

Michaels Cue Bid

Mini Roman (2 Diamonds)

New Minor Forcing (NMF)

Puppet Stayman (2NT)

RKC Blackwood 1430

Smolen (1NT Responses with 5‐4 or 4‐5 in the Majors)

Splinters

Strong Hand Opening – 2C

Two-Way Drury

Unusual NT

Jim Ricker, named ABTA Teacher of the Year in 2019, is a bridge educator, club owner, and author based in Knoxville. Jim has authored three textbooks designed for classroom use, with a focus on teaching 2/1 from the ground up. He is known for his engaging lessons, structured programs, and emphasis on creating a welcoming, supportive environment for learners.

For more information about Jim’s books, visit Diamond Books Publishing.