CeciD Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 I am new to BBO and a novice/beginner player. What I mean by that is I've been playing for many months, but am not very good. I started playing with people whom I can no longer see because of the virus. They don't have internet, so I am coming to BBO without a partner. I was reading the Audrey Grant books, but the library closed and I no longer have access. Is the best place for me to play the relaxed bridge club (sounds not as competitive)? Also, how do I do I find other beginners to play with so I don't anger good partners who want to win and may not want me for a partner? If I hit "next seat available" someone might be really disappointed! I usually just click on names at tables looking for a beginner and then send a chat to them to ask if I can join. This doesn't get results very often. If I get tired of that, sometimes I just click on an empty seat at a table with beginners. All this just to find a seat, and it takes a long time. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjennifer Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Sir,The level which the players give in their profile are not reliable .I have seen numerous real experts who describe their level as NOVICE(probably they mean NO VOICE) or Beginners. On the other hand those who call themselves Experts do not know even the elementary gadgets and conventions.An expert is supposed to know at least the basic openings of ALL the systems commonly in use as he has to draw conclusions from the bids made but also WHICH THEY DO NOT MAKE EVEN THOUGH AVAILABLE AS OPTIONS.AN extreme example is of a one who called HIMSELF WORLD CLASS failed to reach an easy to bid and also make SIX SPADES to play in 3NT when his LHO on lead led a small club from K73.( drawing the conclusion from the bidding )His partner had AQJ64 and they cashed first five tricks.He was also IMPUDENT enough to call the director who of coursed pooh pohed him and asked to get on .My humble and polite suggestion is to play in FREE competitive Pairs event and invite preferably any one who has registered during the last three lock down months.They are more amenable.THANKS, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cencio Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Play with all. Those that doesn't want to play with you will go away.But who cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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