Secrets of declarer play: Elimination and endplay [part1]
Let’s focus today on the cases where the endplay is only effective against one of the two players or more effective against one of them. Examples: But of course, we can’t always…
Bridge Courses and Exercises
Looking for a free online bridge exercise to get started or sharpen your skills? You’re in the right place. This section brings together courses to learn the fundamentals of bridge, exercises to practice, and resources to play online and deepen your understanding of the game.
Our bridge courses guide you from the very first steps. Bidding, card play, common conventions, communication between hands: each lesson explains a key aspect of the game clearly, even for complete beginners. Concepts are introduced step by step, so you can build your game at your own pace.
The free bridge exercises offered here let you move from theory to practice. Commented deals by experienced players, bidding problems, and in-game situations to analyze: each exercise targets a specific skill and helps you develop the right instincts. Repeat them as many times as you need to fully absorb the material. It is the best way to improve between sessions.
Learning bridge also means playing regularly and facing a variety of situations. Our articles offer tips and deal analyses to help you approach your games more confidently, whether on the app or at a club. You will also find ideas for exploring the finer points of this fascinating card game. A great complement to the courses for refining your play over time.
Browse our content, pick the topics that interest you, and check back regularly for new material to keep progressing at your own pace.
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New Masterclass: Reading the lead
Here is a new Masterclass that is available throughout September just for you! How about setting a new participation record? 😉 And this Masterclass is about… « Reading the lead » Go to September…
Whose fault is it?
North-South have reached a very poor contact. As so often, each of the two players considers that his partner is responsible for the accident. And you, what do you think? Problem 1…
Providing good information and hope
Teams match. Dealer East. East-West vulnerable. Sitting East, you opened 1♠ to show your 5-5 spade-diamond two-suiter: Then you were not able to bid again: Not a fakir, your partner chooses the…
Two Spice Recipe
Technique, psychology and imagination are the main ingredients of a successful bridge recipe. Two spices perfume these tasty morsels. To be savoured without moderation.
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Overcalls in the sandwich seat after a minor opening and the response of 1NT
The aim of this article is to relay the work of bridge experts/researchers and to give you my version. On the menu, sandwich overcalls after a minor opening and a response of 1NT.
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Double Stayman and its consequences
Bridge changes, constantly. Even the most basic convention, Stayman, must evolve in order to adapt to the changes. Now that it is common to open 1NT with a five-card major, you have…
New Masterclass available!
You are really UNBELIEVABLE! We were hoping to see many of you in the first Masterclass hosted by India Natt in July… There were 8350 participants! So, thank you for your input!…
Trust the robot
When the opening lead is made, it is too late to worry about what should have been done in the auction. On this month’s deal, declarer in a Funbridge MP game ended…
3♠ and 3NT relay control bids
In order to reach a good slam in a suit, you have to discover support, quantify your assets, check for controls and finally apply Blackwood. The process of checking follows the showing…
Mishmash
You are praticaly fluent in bidding when it's just you and your partner. But be careful, after pre-emptive action, there is a great deal of technical diversity in showing the different types of hands.
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