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Bridge Teaching Material

by Richard Pavlicek

Richard Pavlicek has taught bridge since 1972, over which time he has created and refined a huge resource to teach students of all levels. All material is handsomely typeset and available by license only to competent bridge teachers. If this might interest you, read on.

Alert! If your interest is casual, check out this free Beginner Bridge Teaching package.

Pavlicek Methods

Before outlining the material, it would be wise to explain the methods. General approach is Standard American, including strong notrumps, five-card majors and weak two-bids. For an insight, including controversial issues, read Bidding Philosophy. Another matter of controversy is point count, which Richard studied in great depth to devise a method that is both accurate and simple. See Hand Evaluation.

The Pavlicek methods also emphasize the importance of accurate card play, both as declarer and defender. Bidding ideas may change over time, but card play will always be the same. Learning the right way will benefit you for life. One of Richard’s most ardent philosophies is to plan all contracts by counting winners. Read Planning the Play for an insight.

The Material

Bridge teaching material consists of 746 works, comprising 1413 pages and 8281 deals, all professionally typeset for exact printing on any modern printer. About 200 works also have cartoon artwork to add humor to the teaching process. Material is divided into four levels, plus miscellany relevant to all. Clicking on each link in the table below will bring up a complete index of all works.

Level Works Pages Deals Full
1. Beginner 93 166 906 346
2. Intermediate 175 238 1444 547
3. Advanced Bidding 244 415 3654 2575
4. Advanced Play 191 394 2128 1352
Miscellany 43 200 149 136
Cross-referenced by Lessons Exercises Practice

Level	Works	Pages	Deals	Full
1. Beginner	93	166	906	346
2. Intermediate	175	238	1444	547
3. Advanced Bidding	244	415	3654	2575
4. Advanced Play	191	394	2128	1352
Miscellany	43	200	149	136
Cross-referenced by Lessons Exercises Practice

Works are provided in seven formats: PDF master version, PDF quiz version (answers blank), HTML for colorful viewing, plain text, RBN (Richard's Bridge Notation), PBN* (Portable Bridge Notation), and LIN* (Bridge Base Online).

*Material includes many partial deals: single hands, paired hands, suit layouts, etc., with fewer than 52 cards.
These are counted as “deals” but only “full” deals are appropriate for PBN and LIN data formats.

Sample Works

The above index shows what is included but does not show the actual works. Below is a sampling of 15 works. Click on the File column for RBN data, Title for the PDF master, Type for the PDF quiz, Layout for HTML, or Pages for plain text. For works containing full deals, click on Deals for PBN data, or Full for LIN data.

Titles with colored background have cartoon artwork

File Title Type Layout Pages Deals Full
1A17 Opening One-Bids Exercise Opening bid 1 12 0
1E41 Planning the Play Exercise Declarer play 3 1 3 3
1F01 Bidding Review I Practice Deal summary 2 8 8
1T41 Point Count, Responses Lesson/quiz Eval & 1 call 6 12 0
2C41 Points To Ponder Exercise Eval & 2 calls 1 12 12
2N23 It’s Your Play! Exercise Declarer play 9 1 9 9
2P00 Finessing Technique Lesson Play lesson 1 8 0
3G83 Doubled In Spades Exercise Bridge movie 1 1 1
3K29 Weak-Two Auctions Exercise Bidding E-W 1 12 12
3R00 Notrump Slam Bidding Lesson Bidding lesson 2 13 0
4G41 Lead On, MacDuff Exercise Opening lead 1 12 12
4H53 Beat Four Hearts! Exercise Defensive play 6 1 6 6
4K93 When Partner Switches Exercise Suit query E-W 1 12 0
4W93 I’ve Got You Covered! Exercise Second hand E-W 2 12 0
6C47 Fun with Squeezes Exercise Declarer play 6 1 6 6

File	Title	Type	Layout	Pages	Deals	Full
1A17	Opening One-Bids	Exercise	Opening bid	1	12	0
1E41	Planning the Play	Exercise	Declarer play 3	1	3	3
1F01	Bidding Review I	Practice	Deal summary	2	8	8
1T41	Point Count, Responses	Lesson/quiz	Eval & 1 call	6	12	0
2C41	Points To Ponder	Exercise	Eval & 2 calls	1	12	12
2N23	It’s Your Play!	Exercise	Declarer play 9	1	9	9
2P00	Finessing Technique	Lesson	Play lesson	1	8	0
3G83	Doubled In Spades	Exercise	Bridge movie	1	1	1
3K29	Weak-Two Auctions	Exercise	Bidding E-W	1	12	12
3R00	Notrump Slam Bidding	Lesson	Bidding lesson	2	13	0
4G41	Lead On, MacDuff	Exercise	Opening lead	1	12	12
4H53	Beat Four Hearts!	Exercise	Defensive play 6	1	6	6
4K93	When Partner Switches	Exercise	Suit query E-W	1	12	0
4W93	I’ve Got You Covered!	Exercise	Second hand E-W	2	12	0
6C47	Fun with Squeezes	Exercise	Declarer play 6	1	6	6

All exercises also include Boxed Answers

How To Obtain

Bridge teaching material by Richard Pavlicek is licensed for a one-time fee of $2000, which allows lifetime commercial use in your bridge teaching. Some restrictions apply (see Purchase Agreement). To order:

1. Print the Purchase Agreement. Fill it out and sign it.
2. Include your check for $2000.00 payable to Richard Pavlicek.
3. Mail to: Richard Pavlicek, 1050 NW 21 Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311.

Upon receipt, Richard will e-mail you instructions to download the material.
You will not be disappointed. For further information contact Richard.

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