BiddingBridge foundations
Build confidence with the language, structure, and principles of bridge.
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.
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
13 lessonsMODULE 01Bridge foundations13 lessons ＋
- 01Welcome to the bridge tableFreeVideo · 3 min
- 02The deck, suits and card rankingsFreeVideo · 24 min
- 03The four players and their partnershipsFreeReading · 1 min
- 04How a bridge deal beginsFreeVideo · 5 min
- 05The auction: what a bid really meansFreeVideo · 3 min
- 06Understanding contracts and the role of declarerFreeReading · 1 min
- 07Trumps and no-trump contractsFreeVideo
- 08Following suit and winning a trickFreeVideo · 5 min
- 09Counting high-card pointsFreeReading · 1 min
- 10Recognising balanced and unbalanced handsFreeVideo · 24 min
- 11The opening lead and the dummyFreeVideo
- 12Scoring your first contractFreeReading · 1 min
- 13Check your understanding of the bridge basicsFreeTest
Your teacher
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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