Ever wonder how the “expert” at your bridge table always seems to make more than her fair share of dicey contracts? Is that “expert” actually clairvoyant, using revealed knowledge to pinpoint the lay of the cards? Ever wish that you could succeed at more of your own dicey contracts? Clairvoyance is a learned skill (at least in bridge). Every bid (or lack thereof) conveys information about your opponents’ hands - high cards and distribution. Likewise, play of the cards reveals additional information. Learn to exploit this information to properly place the location of vital cards. Starting from the simple (obvious?) and progressing to the amazing, we will develop the thought processes required for bridge ESP. Each session will illustrate concepts through play of at least four hands. Please note that clairvoyance does not really involve the standard bridge techniques of safety plays, endplays, squeezes, or coups. Rather, clairvoyance in bridge is simply application of logical deductions that are available to everyone. Clairvoyance is directed toward intermediate level players, conversant with SAYC, who are looking to improve their play. At least two years of playing experience is suggested.
((Jack Patzer - Wednesday - In-Person))
