Do you like to play games or solve puzzles? Would you like to learn a challenging new game? Would you like to meet others who like the same things? Do you want to refresh skills you learned in college?
The opponents love to intrude after we open the bidding. This course discusses ways to overcome hurdles the opponents put in our way, and to penalize them when appropriate.
When is 4NT Quantitative?
How can my partner and I get more value out of the conventions we are already playing?
Should I bid RKCB, cuebid a control, or neither?
How can I go beyond counting points, and start thinking about slam bidding like a pro?
This course will answer the above questions and more!
This workshop is intended for experienced tournament players, generally of at least Life Master level (though LM status is not required). The first session will introduce various common squeeze techniques, and reinforce them through the play of practice deals. The second session will consist primarily of more practice deals, on which various advanced bidding concepts will also be explored.
Master the art of playing a bridge hand. (Or at least give it a try!)
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Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic, in-class exercises, lots of practice deals, homework, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game.
Less Lecture, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment.
Review and refine your bidding in this class for second year students or players who have been away from the game. Expand your understanding of the new style of bidding as we explore auctions that are not discussed in many bridge courses.
Useful conventions for basic intermediates