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March 11 and 18: Stayman and Jacoby Transfers
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Through March 5: Deadly Defense
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Learn the Stayman Convention and Jacoby Transfers
The Stayman Convention and Jacoby Transfers are the first conventions every bridge player needs to learn. Each is used after a notrump open (or overcall) to look for a fit in a major suit. Usually you can get an extra trick in a suit contract.
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Session 1, March 11. The Stayman Convention is used when you have at least one 4-card major.
Session 2, March 18. Jacoby transfers are used when you have a 5-card major.
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You will learn and practice how to initiate each convention and how to continue the bidding. There is work for both the responder and the opener.
Dates: Tuesday, March 11 and 18
Time: 9:30 am - 11:45 am
Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro (Library)
Instructor: Andy Symmes, ACBL Life Master
To register contact: Andy at AndySymmes@gmail.com or 336-553-8485
Cost: $50 for both classes
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Registration closes March 7.
Deadly Defense with David Idleman
February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5
Defenders are at a disadvantage during the play of the hand. The declarer can see all 26 cards they have to work with. Defenders are left to "talk" to each other with the cards they play. Once you understand the language, you will discover how much fun you can have on defense while you are improving your results.
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Come to this class
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to learn defense techniques for leads, second hand play and third hand play,
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to learn how to interpret the message, and
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to learn why the technique works.
A subsequent class will cover defensive signals, discards and more.
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David Idleman is the instructor for this course. Although good bridge players aren't necessarily good bridge teachers, David has a gift of being able to explain a topic in simple-to-understand terms.
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Enroll early as the class size is limited.
Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5
Time: 9:45 am - noon
Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro
Instructor: David Idleman
To register contact: Judy Hellen at Judy@LearnBridgeGSO.com or 336-558-3613.
Cost: $125
Supervised Play and Learn with Martha Albertson
Here's what to expect. You will bid and play prepared hands. After each hand we will discuss the likely bidding, the lead, the play and the defense.
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Dates: Mondays, on-going
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Location: Georgia Taylor Recreation Center
1471 W. Clemmonsville,Rd, Winston-Salem
Cost: $10 each session
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Reservations are requested to Cindy Wright at crwbridge@yahoo.com so she can prepare enough boards for all tables in attendance.