
Master the basics of Bridge, from bidding and trump choices to card play and counting tricks, with online practice on Bridge Base and concepts of declarer and dummy.
You can start from scratch and practice many deals at tunbridge.com
Learn to evaluate tricks in bridge by counting high-card points and setting the contract through bidding, then apply trump or no-trump strategies to reach the target number of tricks.
Evaluate bridge hands using honor point counts and distribution to decide opening bids. Apply the standard American system, considering long suits, five-card majors, and notrump versus club opening.
Explore one notrump responses, including Stayman and Jacoby transfers, to find major fits and decide between game or part-score based on points and hand shape.
Explore major responses to a major bridge opening, including beating with five to six points, inviting with ten to eleven points, and bidding notrump or spades.
Learn when to overcall in bridge by evaluating opening bids, the 8–17 point range, and five-card suits. Decide to overcall with spades or pass based on suit length and points.
Use Stayman and Jacoby transfers after a one notrump opening to find major fits, with heart and diamond transfers and practical bidding decisions.
Explore the 2NT opening in bridge, including point ranges, when to play game or notrump, and Stayman and Jacoby Transfer conventions to find a major fit or slam.
Master the two clubs opening as the standard American five-card major bid, assess hands for game or slam, and navigate responses and Stayman sequences to reach notrump and other contracts.
Explore weak openings in bridge, including two clubs and jump bids showing six to eight cards and 5 to 10 points, with strategies to pass or raise hearts.
Explore inverted minor bidding, using minor suit strategies, two clubs opening, and invitational sequences to reach notrump or clubs, with balance, singleton and major considerations.
Learn to play bridge online with Bridge Base Online on Bridge Space.com; register, log in, adjust settings, add friends, and play tournaments or practice modes like solitaire and bridgemaster.
Welcome to my duplicate bridge lessons!
After completing this course, you will be able to play duplicate bridge face-to-face and online. You will learn from carefully prepared and edited content that covers all aspects of the game.
Bridge is a mind sport that can be played in bridge clubs, tournaments around the world, or online at any time. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Bridge is a partnership game, so teamwork is essential. The endless possibilities of the game make it unique and challenging. Bridge is a lifelong learning process, and you will enjoy it more as you progress.
You don't need to have any prior card game experience to learn bridge. I started playing bridge when I was in college, and I didn't have any prior experience either. All you need to do is watch these bridge lessons carefully and practice.
There are many different bidding systems in bridge. We will cover the Standard American 5 Major system, which is the most common bidding system. You don't need a partner to take this course. You will learn about online platforms where you can play with players of all levels. You can also play with bridge programs, robots, or read bridge books to improve your skills.
If you decide to take a bridge lesson, I encourage you to invite your friends and family as well. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your interest in my bridge lessons!