Seattle Bridge Beginner Lessons

Beginning Bridge Lesson 4 of 10: Notrump Auctions

We'll learn how to continue an auction that begins with a Notrump bid. Topics include: the Stayman convention, Jacoby Transfers, Relay to Minors.

This is lesson 4 of a 10-lesson series held at Seattle Bridge Center. The fee is $15 per person per lesson (cash & cards accepted) collected on a pay-as-you-go basis, with discounts for returning students and students age 25 & younger. You can stop at any time. Players with some experience might like to start with a later lesson.

For more details about this lesson series, visit my bridge blog entry: http://www.pinochle.org/blog/2025/11/24/sbc_basic_202601/

Beginning Bridge Lesson 5 of 10: Interfering in Their Auction

We'll learn how to effectively participate in an auction in which the opponents have made the first bid. Topics include: Takeout Double, Simple Overcalls, Jump Overcalls.

This is lesson 5 of a 10-lesson series held at Seattle Bridge Center. The fee is $15 per person per lesson (cash & cards accepted) collected on a pay-as-you-go basis, with discounts for returning students and students age 25 & younger. You can stop at any time. Players with some experience might like to start with a later lesson.

For more details about this lesson series, visit my bridge blog entry: http://www.pinochle.org/blog/2025/11/24/sbc_basic_202601/

We'll spend a couple hours playing bridge, discussing agreements along the way as necessary, and reviewing hands after play.

Basic-or-better bridge knowledge is appreciated.

Casual bridge, no masterpoints, table talk and crib sheets allowed.

$5 per person, via cash, card, or tap payments.

Beginning Bridge Lesson 6 of 10: Coping With Interference

We'll learn how to cope with interference from the opponents in our auction. Topics include: Negative Double, Cuebids, Jordan 2NT, Forcing Bids, Alerts, Announcements.

This is lesson 6 of a 10-lesson series held at Seattle Bridge Center. The fee is $15 per person per lesson (cash & cards accepted) collected on a pay-as-you-go basis, with discounts for returning students and students age 25 & younger. You can stop at any time. Players with some experience might like to start with a later lesson.

For more details about this lesson series, visit my bridge blog entry: http://www.pinochle.org/blog/2025/11/24/sbc_basic_202601/