The Bridge Professors

Individual Bridge Courses, Declarer

When Not to Pull Trump - Play Series

Course

You all heard from very early on that you’re supposed to “pull trump” as soon as possible. But in fact, there are many hands where you should not pull trump right away! How do you know when it is right?

Individual Bridge Courses, Bidding

CUE BIDS - Bidding Series

Course

One of the more complex topics in bidding is competition. What do you do when the opponents are also bidding? One bid that you gain in competition is a Cue Bid, which is literally bidding the suit the opponents have bid.

Individual Bridge Courses, Declarer

How to Declare NoTrump Contracts- Bidding Series

Course

Advancing players often feel uncomfortable without a trump suit to control the hand. But once you learn the fundamentals of NT contracts they can and should be fun!

Individual Bridge Courses, Bidding

New Minor Forcing Fall 2023

Course

New Minor Forcing. Zoom classes are on Dec 6th and Dec 13th at 3:30 PM ET. New Minor Forcing. When students first hear the term, they often ask, "What's a new minor? Why is it forcing? And why do I need to learn it?" In fact, the convention New Min

Individual Bridge Courses, Bidding

Opening Preempts and Advances - Bidding Series

Course

* When you should open a preempt in First, Second, or Third seat * Why you don’t preempt in Fourth seat * The difference between preempting at the 2-level, 3-level, and 4-level * When partner should pass, look for game, or even try for slam

Individual Bridge Courses, Defense

Defense Series

Course

Join Giorgia Botta, John Ramos and Christopher Rivera. Each lesson will consist of an interactive lecture with demo hands and a session on Shark Bridge during which you get to practice what you have learned and get further instruction.