Bridge Lessons for Beginners

Bridge Basics  

Bridge Basics by Richard Pavlicek is an instructive text for beginning bridge players. The fundamentals of the game are explained in 12 progressive lessons, each of which is designed to include the most important topics that a student should learn. There are 18 quizzes to stimulate the learning process, one with each lesson plus six review quizzes. A glossary of bridge terms and a section on how to keep score are also included.

This is not a comprehensive text on the game of bridge. At the outset, a student should learn “a little bit of everything” without expecting to master any particular area. This allows bridge to be played and enjoyed almost immediately. Only after gaining experience should a student try to learn the finer points necessary to become a skillful player.

Bridge Basics
Lesson 1Introduction, Preliminaries, Bidding, Play
Lesson 2Point Count, Opening Bids
Lesson 3Bidding Goals, Responses to One Notrump
Lesson 4More on Point Count, Responses to One of a Suit
Lesson 5Rebids by Opener
Lesson 6Declarer Play
Lesson 7Overcalls, Takeout Doubles
Lesson 8Two Club Opening, Weak Bids, Notrump Structure
Lesson 9The Stayman Convention, Minor Suit Responses
Lesson 10Bidding after a Raise
Lesson 11Slam Bidding
Lesson 12Defensive Play

Appendix
Quiz 13Opening Bids
Quiz 14Responses to Opening Bids
Quiz 15Rebids by Opener
Quiz 16Rebids by Responder
Quiz 17Overcalls & Doubles
Quiz 18Resp. to Overcalls & Doubles
Bridge TermsWords you should know
How to Keep ScoreIt’s easier than you think
The FinesseBonus on declarer play!
About the AuthorLast and probably least

What Next?

Play bridge! Better yet, play duplicate bridge which is held at thousands of bridge clubs throughout the world. Duplicate bridge is fun and exciting because your success does not depend on the luck of the deal but on how well you play the cards you are dealt. A skillful player can pick up bad hands and still win! Check in your area for the club nearest you, and join the crowd.

To improve your bridge skills, check out other areas of this web site. You will find basic quizzes, articles and much more to educate you and build your confidence.

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