How long does bridge take to learn?

With no other means of learning it would take from 3 to 6 years to reach that level. If you would read a couple of books and/or would discuss bidding methods with your partner you could lower that to 1.5 to 3 years. And to become world class you would need the proverbial 10,000 hours *of study* (not of play).

What does fourth suit forcing mean in bridge?

Fourth suit forcing (also referred to as fourth suit artificial; abbreviated as FSF or 4SF) is a contract bridge convention that allows responder to create, at his second turn to bid, a forcing auction.

Can I learn bridge online?

Play Bridge online against the computer or with interactive Bridge lessons. BridgeDoctor is a great way of learning how to play Bridge online and it’s available 24/7. No software to install – from sign-up to playing in just 60 seconds! Bridgedoctor can even be played on your Smartphone or Tablet.

Is it difficult to learn bridge?

It takes only rudimentary knowledge to begin playing and enjoying bridge, but be forewarned: this is not an easy game to learn, and it’s even more difficult (most say impossible) to master. No matter how many years you play, you’ll always find new challenges, and the learning process will never end.

What makes a good bridge player?

The BIG TWO things that I believe are the most important qualities that a good bridge player possesses are: a. CONCENTRATION: Focus on the business at hand, don’t be distracted, remember the bidding, remember cards played, remember opponents body language, gather all possible information.

Do you have to be smart to play bridge?

You can play bridge without being very smart and very smart people can also be terrible at bridge. From there, they can move on to supervised sessions, where people play at about half the speed of normal bridge and can ask questions if they need to.