GRBC Lessons for Advancing Players
OVER TO YOU!
If you and a group of your fellow players are interested in a lesson on a particular topic, please contact grbclessons@gmail.com.
In an effort to help our learners gauge what level of courses to take, we provide the following GUIDELINES.
Beginner 0 MP
Novice 0 - 75 MP
Intermediate 75 - 500 MP
Open 500+ MP
In order to register, you need to take TWO actions. REGISTER for the workshop(s) and ARRANGE FOR PAYMENT (click here for information on how to pay).
The Basics of Bridge Defence
Instructor: Stephen Carpenter
Date: Tuesdays January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4
Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: GRBC Teaching Room
Cost: $75 for members/$85 non-members
N.B. We require 8 students for this course to run. Registration will be capped at 24.
This course presents all the basic concepts of good defensive play. It is intended for players of all levels who have not yet taken a defensive course.
The course focuses on five aspects of defence: opening leads;third seat play; signals; second seat play; and discards. Each lesson covers one aspect of defence for both no trump and suit contracts, and includes playing hands to enhance understanding. Specific topics include Rule of 11 on no trump leads; when to cover an honour; when to play high in second seat; when to play low in third seat; splitting honours; count, attitude, and suit preference signals; and defensive strategies (for example, active versus passive, cutting declarers' communications, and forcing defence).
Lesson hand-outs and hand records will be provided.
Although not required for the course, a companion textbook is recommended (Eddie Kantar Teaches Modern Bridge Defence, which may be purchased from Amazon).
Registration for The Basics of Bridge Defense
Beginners 3 / Basic Bidding
This five-week course is intended for those who have taken beginner lessons or those who have been away from the game for a while. Bridge bidding has changed significantly over the past few decades, and we're definitely not in Kansas anymore!
The course's topics include: opening in a suit, opening in no trump, responding, pre-empting, Stayman and Jacoby, Gerber, and Blackwood. A binder with lessons and homework sheets is included in the fee. Declarer play and defence strategies are included on an incidental basis.
Regular partners might find it beneficial to attend as a pair.
This course was offered in June 2024.