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     Intermediate - competitive players moving up.  Intermediate players 
    have been playing Bridge for some time, perhaps having read a few Bridge 
    books, read newspaper columns, or have used a teacher to improve their 
    skills.  Intermediates who play
    Duplicate Bridge are at or 
    near the Life Master category. 
    Understanding the Bridge
    Environmental Factors 
    Hand evaluation: Law of Total Tricks,
    Losing Trick Count 
    Conventions to handle many everyday situations 
    Declarer techniques - take playing 
    tricks with thought and tools 
    Defender techniques - more on leads, signals, and strategies 
    Laws you should know: common infractions
     
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    Advanced -  For Duplicate 
    tournament-level and serious money Rubber Bridge players.  Players at 
    this level really know their stuff.  The Advanced player seeks new 
    methods to further improve bidding accuracy, handle difficult bidding 
    scenarios, and looks for new ways to squeeze out additional tricks. 
    Conventions to handle most every situation 
    Difficult play scenarios for the 
    declarer and defender 
    Count, Count, Count - points, honors and intermediates, suits 
    Make the Laws your friend 
    Understanding your partner 
    Having fun with Bridge jargon 
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