For Bridge Players by Richard Pavlicek

Bridge Basics


Bridge Basics by Richard Pavlicek is a textbook for beginners. Fundamentals of the game are explained in 12 progressive lessons, each followed by a quiz. In addition there are six review quizzes, plus an appendix with a glossary of bridge terms and instructions on how to keep score.  Return to Index

Lessons with Quiz
  1. Introduction, Preliminaries, Bidding, Play
  2. Point Count, Opening Bids
  3. Bidding Goals, Responses to One Notrump   
  4. More on Point Count, Responses to Suits
  5. Rebids by Opener
  6. Declarer Play
  1. Overcalls, Takeout Doubles
  2. Two Clubs, Weak Bids, Notrump Structure
  3. Stayman Convention, Minor Suit Responses
  4. Bidding After a Raise
  5. Slam Bidding
  6. Defensive Play
Review & Appendix
  1. Opening Bids
  2. Responses to Opening Bids
  3. Rebids by Opener
  4. Rebids by Responder
  5. Overcalls & Doubles
  6. Resp. to Overcalls & Doubles       
  1. Bridge Terms
  2. How to Keep Score
  3. The Finesse
  4. About the Author
Playing bridge can make your life fun again! See Bidding For ‘em All.

Bridge Basics is not a comprehensive textbook. At the outset, a student should learn a little bit of everything rather than try to master any particular area. This allows bridge to be played and enjoyed almost immediately. Only after gaining experience should a student pursue the finer points necessary to become a skillful player.
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Copyright © 2008 Richard Pavlicek. All rights reserved.