How to play Minibridge
Minibridge is an adaption of bridge and it allows an easier entry into this complex game. Minibridge bypasses the
Minibridge is an adaption of bridge and it allows an easier entry into this complex game. Minibridge bypasses the
N E S W 1♠ P 2♣ P 2♦ P 4♠ P P P East led the
N E S W 1♠ P 2♣ P 2♦ P 4♠ P P P North-South bid to
In this video we take a look at the most important card a defender plays - the opening lead. The
In this lesson we delve into the key card play technique of finessing. The idea is to maximise your
Here we look at the principle of a danger hand - a particular opponent who you do not want
Here we take a look at the advanced technique of enquiring about the Queen of trumps after a 4NT
In this video we learn about signalling as defender. This is a method of communicating with your partner in
In this lesson we take a look at declarer play, and in particular playing in a trump contract. We
This lesson we learn about the bidding technique called the 'Rule of 20'. This rule helps you evaluate your
Here we learn about how to establish a suit. This essentially means that the suit becomes winners based on
Below is a little quiz, or test if you like, on basic bidding. The answers appear by selecting 'reveal'
Below is a little quiz, or test if you like, on basic bidding. The answers appear by clicking the
Making a double (the one with an ‘X’ on it!) was introduced into the game of bridge as a
When you end up as declarer of a contract, quite often there will be a trump suit. Contracts with
The opening lead to a contract is considered the hardest part of the game. This is because you can’t
As overcallers your primary job is to disrupt the opening side’s bidding. As such, we take an aggressive stance
Please note, this article assumes you are not playing any conventions after your partner opens 1NT, such as Stayman
As with balanced hands, you also have to make a ‘2 bid plan’ if you open an unbalanced hand.
When you open the bidding you look to make a ‘2 bid plan’ as you promise to rebid if
As discussed before, the main reason behind bidding is to get to a game contract. These are 3NT, 4♠,
The bidding is the first half of the game, and it is used to decide who is the declare,
The idea against no trump contracts is to establish your suit and get it ‘running’ before your opponents do;
A 3rd in hand opening is possible when your partner is dealer and both your partner and your right-hand
Assume the suits being identified are trumps hence they won’t be ruffed, and where relevant, that there is no
In this lesson we take a look at Roman Key Card Blackwood. This convention is an adaptation of the
In this lesson we take a look at the Stayman convention, named after American player, Sam Stayman. This conventional
Here we look into defending against an opening 1NT by the opponents. We cover when to overcall a suit, when
In this lesson we learn about the widely used convention Weak 2s and how to respond to them. These