Bridge Probabilities
In the game of bridge mathematical probabilities play a significant role. Different declarer play strategies lead to success depending on the distribution of opponent's cards. To decide which strategy has highest likelihood of success, the declarer needs to have at least an elementary knowledge of probabilities.
The tables below specify the various prior probabilities, i.e. the probabilities in the absence of any further information. During bidding and play, more information of hands becomes available and requires players to change their probability assumptions.
Read more about Bridge Probabilities: Probability of Suit Distributions in Two Hidden Hands, Probability of HCP Distribution, Hand Pattern Probabilities, Number of Possible Deals, Probability of Losing-Trick Counts
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