Jerry Stamatov — Bridge Professional
European champion

Learn to think bridge.Go beyond following suit.

Understand the why behind every bid and every card. Build a clear plan, read the table, and play with confidence.

Deal of the Day

Today’s bridge challenge

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Four face-down bridge hands arranged around an analysis point on green felt

Think before you play

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Bidding with purpose

A modern, logical approach to bidding that gives every call a reason.

BiddingSystemsJudgement
Lessons
19
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Plan your play

Count your winners, compare your options, and build a clear plan.

Declarer playTechniquePlanning
Lessons
18
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Defend together

Read your partner's signals and work together to defeat the contract.

DefenceSignalsPartnership
Lessons
14
Difficulty
Intermediate
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