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Rutland & Oakham Bridge Club: A New Haven for Bridge Enthusiasts or Beginners

The Rutland and Oakham Bridge Club with charitable status has opened in a new location, they are also looking for new people to join the club. 


Discover the vibrant bridge community in Rutland & Oakham

For bridge players in Rutland and Oakham, the local Bridge Club offers a welcoming and stimulating environment to hone their skills and enjoy the game. The club provides a variety of sessions to cater to different playing styles and preferences.

When to Play:

  • Mondays: Gentle Duplicate (1:15 PM - 1:30 PM)
  • Tuesdays and Fridays: Competitive Duplicate (6:45 PM - 7:00 PM)
  • Thursdays: Chicago (1:15 PM - 1:30 PM)

Where to Play:

The Bridge Club meets at the King Centre, 

located on Main Road in Barleythorpe nr Oakham, LE15 7WD.

A Beginner's Guide to Bridge

Bridge is a strategic card game for four players, often considered the "most intellectually challenging" card game. It involves teamwork, bidding, and skillful play.

The Basics:

  • Players: Four players, divided into two partnerships.
  • Deck: A standard 52-card deck.
  • Goal: To win more tricks than the opposing partnership.

The Game Play:

  1. Deal: The dealer shuffles the deck and deals 13 cards to each player.
  2. Bidding: This is a competitive auction to determine the contract.
    • Trump Suit: The suit that will be the highest-ranking suit during the play.
    • Level: The number of tricks the declaring pair aims to win.
  3. Play: The player who won the bid leads the first card. Each player in turn plays a card.
    • Following Suit: If possible, a player must play a card of the suit led.
    • Ruffing: If a player cannot follow suit, they can "ruff" by playing a trump card.
  4. Winning a Trick: The highest card of the suit led wins the trick.
  5. Play Continues: The winner of the trick leads the next card, and play continues until all 13 tricks have been played.

Scoring:

The scoring depends on the contract and whether the declaring pair makes their contract. There are various scoring systems, but the most common is the Rubber Bridge system.

Key Concepts:

  • Vulnerability: Whether a partnership has already won a rubber. Vulnerability affects the scoring.
  • Slam: A contract to win 12 or 13 tricks.
  • Grand Slam: A contract to win all 13 tricks.

Tips for Beginners:

  • Learn the Bidding System: Familiarize yourself with a bidding system like American Standard or Precision.
  • Understand the Basic Conventions: Learn common bidding conventions like Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, and Roman Keycard Blackwood.
  • Practice Card Play: Develop your card play skills by practicing different scenarios.
  • Play with Experienced Players: Learn from more experienced players and observe their strategies.

Resources:

  • Bridge Books: There are many books available to learn Bridge.
  • Online Bridge Sites: Websites like BridgeBase Online offer tutorials and opportunities to play against others.
  • Bridge Clubs: Local bridge clubs can provide a great way to meet other players and learn the game.

Remember, Bridge is a complex game with many nuances. It takes time and practice to master, but the rewards can be great.

Would you like to learn more about a specific aspect of Bridge, such as bidding or card play?

Contact Rutland and Oakham Bridge Club, Tony Lochery (New members and courses) tonylochery@yahoo.co.uk 

For more information about Rutland and Oakham Bridge Club please visit their website:

https://www.bridgewebs.com/cgi-bin/bwor/bw.cgi?club=rutland&pid=display_home


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