Bridge column debates Blackwood versus Gerber conventions
Question from R Gordon asks why Blackwood is favored over Gerber in bridge. A responds that Gerber is used over no trump, but Blackwood remains essential for suit sequences. South's four clubs can signal various meanings, and players use both conventions to maintain flexibility and clarity.
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