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Thanks to everyone for supporting our newest IAC teacher Dan Oakes.  Dan started his series "Case for the Defense" today in the IAC and will continue into the future as long as he has something to teach that members are happy learning.  Due to the varied skill level of our members, Dan started out easy but I am sure there will be something to learn for any level of play during his lessons.  Lessons will be 60 minutes with lots of time for questions afterwards.

Takeaway points for today (Class 1):

1.  An attitude signal isn't fundamentally about confirming or denying particular cards; it's about answer the question: "From your point of view, does it look like I should play this suit again, or do something else?"
2.  If the attitude signal is discouraging, it's up to partner figure out what the "something else" is.
3.  Typically, at suit contracts, the switch (following a discouraging signal) will be to declarer's shorter remaining side suit.
4.  If, following the trick, the signaller's attitude will be apparent or irrelevant, then signaller's first card can be a count signal (the final example hand, where declarer was able to win trick 1 with the 9 or 10.  Opening leader will never be confused that a high card showed interest, so East could afford to play a high card to show an even number (Playing standard signals, low card = odd number of cards in the suit; high card = even number).
5.  These "rules" have exceptions!  (Ain't that grand?)

Zoom link to session:

Topic: Babs Gee's Personal Meeting Room
Start Time: Jan 14, 2022 09:44 AM

Meeting Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/hfLF4JykJpmUftEM3R7oVltANMiumOidl1PJz7sYEM0G03W2kAyWEgl9k08FQvFg.VJg3LjMz3i-kF3UX



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The IAC Café / May Knockout Signups Open
« on: April 24, 2020, 06:57:07 PM »
Would anyone like to form an IAC team to enter the May Knockout being organized.  Info on Bridge Winners:

Tom Reynolds started a series of knockout events after finding out the ACBL Spring NABC was canceled.  These events are generally team games and more information about running events can be found at:  www.reynoldsteammatches.com

The May Knockout is a single elimination event that will start around May 5 after sign ups are complete and the bracket is set.  The event is free and run by volunteers.  Players include world champions and newbies alike. Teams can have up to eight players.  Players can be added to team as the event progresses.  Matches are arranged by their team captains. To sign up go to:

 https://www.reynoldsteammatches.com/signup


It would give us a chance to play against some REALLY good players - even only for one game (teehee).

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IAC Teaching Sessions / Marc Smith - Minor-Suit Slam Bidding Notes
« on: July 05, 2019, 11:26:05 PM »
 !D !C !H !S  Enclosed are the notes for Marc's Friday, July 5 session on Minor-Suit Slam Bidding.  A special THANK YOU to Marc for holding the session as well as providing extensive notes on the hands.  Please visit Marc’s website for information on lessons:  http://www.bridge-teacher.com/index.htm   

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IAC Teaching Sessions / Marc Smith - Planning in Defence Session Notes
« on: January 19, 2019, 05:10:50 AM »
Hey IACers

Marc Smith has provided us with the notes for the Friday, January 18 session on "Planning in Defence".  Please review the notes at your leisure and if you have any questions, or are interested in reasonably priced lessons, feel free contact Marc at marc@bridge-teacher.com






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Hey IACers

Debe Nelson (dmac5) has kindly provided a video link of Wisskers' (Mike Dorn Wiss) December 17 session held in the IAC.  If you attended the session, watching the video will be a great review of what Mike had to say.  If you missed the session, you have the opportunity to see what you missed.   ;) ;)

You can access the video by clicking on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jq4khgOScFnGwq7y0p2xyx5Hl2v58_Qj/view

For more information on Mike's group lessons, check out his website at:
http://mikedornwiss.com/wisskersonbridge/ 


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Hi IACers

Debe Nelson (dmac5) has provided us with a video of Mike Dorn Wiss' Monday, October 29 session in the IAC - "Wisskers On Bridge".  To view the session please click on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bzsbQnedlPrOUGo479evJU0qE-z4X-s2/view?usp=drive_web

 !H  Thanks Debe!!!


 !D !DFor more information on Wisskers On Bridge lessons (free session to check it out), please visit Mike's webpage:

http://mikedornwiss.com/wisskersonbridge/ 


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The IAC Café / Looking for 2/1 'bidding buddy'
« on: September 13, 2017, 03:43:36 PM »
Anyone out there who would like to practice bidding on a regular basis?  I am seeking a 'bidding buddy' - not necessarily to form a partnership but to practice and have some fun.  My favourite CC is accessible on my profile.

Time zone is Pacific.  Days - free most afternoons, Saturday and Sunday all day.  I like to use Skype for discussion.

Leave me a mail on BBO if interested.




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