?ukasz S?awi?ski (also known as Pikier) is known mainly as a constructor of? Weak Opening Systems (popu?larly called Strong Pass Systems) and the theory of lead systems (Combine leads). However, he has been researching almost all areas of bridge, always trying to grasp the essence, often in defiance of popular beliefs. In particular, he elaborated the theory and practical algorithms of bidding (not translated to English yet), practiced for years and clarifying former fallacious beliefs, providing ease of mind and self-assurance to the user.

Pikier = Polish bridge bulletin 1981–85. Later, only on the web (www.Pikier.com).

Pikier is a compound of two Polish words: pik (from French pique) + kier (from French coeur)

Pronounce it like English:? peak–year

Lukasz = First name (Lucas) of the editor and author of Pikier

Pronounce it like English:? woo–cash

Slawinski = Surname of the editor and author of Pikier

Pronounce it like English:? swa-veegn-ski? ( gn as in French d’Artagnan )

Teaching

Real algorithm of good bidding?? and others

Pikier teaches what is most important in bridge – the mechanism and the algorithms of the game – based on his own innovative methods, especially the unique theory of natural bidding.

Pikier prefers gradual teaching – based on deals played by the student on BBO.

Pikier will point out the mistakes, will comment and explain them, attaching mini-lessons.

Pikier’s comments and lessons:?

Will be sent by e-mail as DOC (MS Word)? files not later than 3 days after the deal was played.

It’s best to print the file and read it while watching the LIN file.

Of course, watching both files on the computer screen is also possible.

If a deal was not played with Pikier – the LIN file has to be submitted.

Online play on BBO with Pikier as partner:? ?

Actual play is „silent” – Pikier doesn’t talk a lot during play.

Any comments / lessons / analysis (if ordered) will be sent later by e-mail.?

Price list:

Deals played with a student (only play) on BBO = $2 per deal

The analysis with mini-lessons attached = from $3 to $10 per deal

Some deals do not require a comment, some require only a brief comment.

If that is the case, Pikier will adjust his royalty accordingly, leaving the surplus amount on the student’s account (to be refunded).

Other services – to be negotiated.

Procedure:

1) To pay some amount to Pikier’s account:

2) To send Pikier an e-mail: redakcja@pikier.com? ( or pikier@op.pl )

3) To await the confirmation by e-mail.

 

?ukasz Pikier S?awi?ski???????????????????????????????????? 7th November 2007

 

Home site of Pikier = Pikier.com

 

mailto:redakcja@pikier.com