1. Winning Rubber Tactics

2. The Rules First to 100 points below the line makes a game
Bonuses (aside from raw trick score), and scores for setting contracts go above the line
Making a game makes your side vulnerable
The first to make two games wins the rubber (and associated bonus)
700 points 2 games to 0
500 points 2 games to 1

3. Key Observations
Vulnerable v Vulnerable, making a game is worth appx 500
Otherwise, making a game is worth 350
Partscores are estimated to be appx 1/3 of game value

4. Bid a Relatively Safe Game Bid a Partscore (or 50% slam)
Bid a 40% Game Early
Bid a Good Partscore
Bid a Relatively Safe Game
Bid a Partscore (or 50% slam)
Compete via LOTT

5. Strategies Bidding Tactics Are Based on Vulnerability & Score
Ensure Plus Scores
Avoid Overbidding when opps have a partscore on (just let them convert their game)
Slam Bidding can be friskier with a partscore on your side
Bid Games Aggressively (slightly less so w/ partscore on)
Compete by the LOTT in partscore auctions
Safety Plays (i.e. Don’t Worry About Overtricks)

6. Bidding Games Bid Games that are appx 40% + to make
Invite Aggressively, Accept Normally
With a partscore on, it’s acceptable to underbid
This safely converts your game
It’s common to make 2/1 responses on meager values and pass partner’s responses!
Open light w/ strong suit (more useful for partscore)

7. Bidding Methods
One can play their current method(s) and still fair well in rubber bridge
It’s recommended to use 2/1 initially, then SAYC with a partscore on
2/1 is terrible for partscore bidding
A Strong Club Method can be helpful in either setting
At the cost of possible preemption after the 1C opening