Hi ,We're so happy to see so many new players registering for the two free introductory bridge lessons with legendary teacher, Jack Stocken. Thank you to everyone who has registered or helped share the event with friends!If you haven't yet, we'd be s...
Hi ,Why is Jack in a tuxedo? We're back with another challenge hand we think even non-bridge players might be able to enjoy. This time our challenge might seem equally simple at first glance: we must win EVERY trick! (When you see how many aces and k...
Play the videoA frozen suit is defined as a suit that neither declarer nor the defenders can attack without helping the opponents; in short, the side who leads the suit first loses. In your play of the hand, though, you can sometimes force defenders...
Hi ,Okay, this was a bit of an experiment - one we were really excited to try. Jack Stocken made a challenge hand that we hope might be understood even by folks who have never played bridge before. Our challenge here seems as simple as possible: we h...
Hi ,Who first introduced bridge to you? It is one of our highest hopes to help new players learn this wonderful game. We would like to ask your help in inviting any friends who might be interested. Friends can register for two free introductory lesso...
Play the videoPlaying bridge online, do you ever find the hints and explanations sometimes leave you even more confused about what to do?In this hand, after overcalling 2♠, partner bids a 3♥ Cue Bid, and we must choose how to respond to the Cue Bid....
Watch the videoHi ,Straight out of Adam's Thursday Declarer play class, we have a Notrump hand that poses a familiar challenge: how can we turn some of these potential losers into winners? And how do we choose the between two possible routes forward?...
Hi ,I hope those in the Northern Hemisphere are enjoying the last days of Summer and those in the Southern Hemisphere, the early signs of the coming Spring. Back in Japan after an overdue visit back to the US, I am looking forward to the brisk Autumn...
Watch the videoHi ,Partner opens 1♣. With a six-card spade suit, we respond 1♠. Partner re-bids 3♣. Our first response didn't fully describe our hand and we imagine we'd rather play in 3♠ than in 3♣.Should we bid our spades again?Thank you to Gloria...
Sorry! I included a link to a previous video in the last email sent. This one is the new one. We hope you enjoy it! - BajirPlay the videoHi, bridge friends ~Whether we are simply hoping to make our contract or to collect valuable overtricks, we alway...