For Bridge Players by Richard Pavlicek

Systems & Conventions


This page contains a variety of bridge systems created by Richard Pavlicek, from the simplest of simple taught to beginners, to the comprehensive Pavlicek System played with his son Rich (and formerly with Bill Root). Lastly, is a description of conventions and structures invented by Richard.  Return to Index

Taught Systems
Basic Bridge
Basic Bridge II
Standard Bridge		 PDF | CC | Text CC
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PDF | CC | Text CC		 Standard “Plus 2”
Richard’s Favorite
Popular Conventions		 PDF | CC | Text CC
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Played Systems
Eastern Scientific
Rev. Eastern Scientific
Pavlicek (short)
Pavlicek (complete)		 PDF | CC | Text CC
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PDF | CC | Text CC		 Richard & Mabel
Mabel’s Favorite
Mabel & Marcia		 PDF | CC | Text CC
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Bidding Philosophy
Pavlicek Point Count Forcing vs. Limit Jumps Disclosure vs. Concealment

Inventions by RP
Modified Puppet Stayman
Three Diamonds 5-5 in Majors
Transfers in Competition
One Notrump Forcing 6-14		 Dual Range Splinter Bids
Relay Major-Suit Game Try
Invisible Cue-Bids
Responses to Two Clubs		 Weak Two-Bid Structure
Three Notrump Opening
Three-Level Cue-Bid Overcall
Junkyard Defense

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