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Bidding

Bidding with purpose

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

Each module mixes short videos, notes you can download, and a quick knowledge check, so you can learn at your own pace and come back to any part later.

SystemsJudgementIntermediate

From understanding to confidence

What you’ll learn

  • Evaluate shape and strength together.
  • Give each call a clear purpose.
  • Make agreements that help your partnership.

Inside the series

19 lessons
MODULE 01 · FREEWhy every call needs a reason3 lessons
  1. 01The bidding conversationFreeVideo · 24 min
  2. 02Describe or ask?FreeVideo
  3. 03Check: what did partner promise?FreeTest
MODULE 02Opening bids that tell a story4 lessons
  1. 04Counting your handPurchase to unlockVideo
  2. 05Choosing the opening suitPurchase to unlockVideo
  3. 06Balanced hands and 1NTPurchase to unlockReading
  4. 07Opening bids: knowledge checkPurchase to unlockTest
MODULE 03Responding with a plan4 lessons
  1. 08Fit firstPurchase to unlockVideo
  2. 09New suits and forcing bidsPurchase to unlockReading
  3. 10Stayman and transfersPurchase to unlockVideo
  4. 11Responding: practice notesPurchase to unlockPDF
MODULE 04The second round4 lessons
  1. 12Rebids that limit your handPurchase to unlockReading
  2. 13Reverses and jump shiftsPurchase to unlockVideo
  3. 14When to stopPurchase to unlockVideo
  4. 15Round two: knowledge checkPurchase to unlockTest
MODULE 05Competitive auctions4 lessons
  1. 16Overcalls with purposePurchase to unlockVideo
  2. 17The takeout doublePurchase to unlockVideo
  3. 18Bidding over interferencePurchase to unlockReading
  4. 19Competition: notesPurchase to unlockPDF

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Learn with Jerry Stamatov

Explore bridge with a European champion. Focus on the reasoning behind each decision, with practical examples to take to your next game.

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