Wes's Online Bridge Classes

Drawing Inferences at the Table

Monday, April 19, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Level: Intermediate

Many players don't realize how much information is available just from the auction and the opening lead. In this class, we'll examine some situations and see what inferences we can draw, as well as how that affects the actions we take.

Opener's Rebids 3 - Minor Suit Raise

Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Level: Novice

Part 3 of Opener's Rebids will cover rebids after responder raises your minor suit opening bid.

Defensive Discards

Monday, April 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Level: Intermediate

You can't follow suit and you can't (or don't want to) trump. What do you discard? The card you select can give valuable information to partner. We'll look at the standard techniques, and examples of real situations.

Opener's Rebids 4 - New Suit at 1 Level

Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Level: Novice

Part 4 of Opener's Rebids will cover rebids after responder bids a new suit at the 1 level.

Loser on Loser Plays

Monday, May 03, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Easley Blackwood calls this play "Your Faithful Servant". You can often save a hopeless contract by getting rid of two losers with one play. Come see how it works.

Opener's Rebids 5 - Reverses

Thursday, May 06, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Level: Novice

Part 5 of Opener's Rebids will continue pat 3, and will cover opener's reverse bids. I've taught this before, but many people can still use a review.

Lebensohl

Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Level: Advanced

A look at the Lebensohl convention, which is useful in dealing with interference over partner's opening 1NT bid. NOTE: This is one of the most complicated conventions in bridge, yet also one of the most useful. It is NOT for novices!

Opener's Rebids 6 - New Suit at 2 Level

Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Level: Novice

Part 6 of Opener's Rebids will cover rebids after responder bids a new suit at the 2 level.

"Four-on-One" Shuffle and Deal

This class is a one-hour supervised play (AKA "Shuffle and Deal"). It's a little different from face-to-face Shuffle and Deal games in that you will not be sharing me with a lot of other tables. There is only one table in play, so you have exclusive access to me during play. I will answer questions as they come up, and can also critique your bidding and play and talk about the deal after it's played if warranted.

SIGNUP INSTRUCTIONS
Because of high demand and the difficulties in scheduling, I will no longer accept signups from solo players or pairs. My apologies, but the process is just too difficult trying to mesh everyone together. Please sign up as a group of four.

To sign up for these sessions, email me at bridge@wespowers.com . Please include:

• Who you want to play with. Please sign up as a group of four.
• All dates and times you are available to play. This will prevent a lot of back-and-forth emails. You can specify first/second choice, etc. if you want. Please check the availability of all members of your group!