Book Description
In this text, acclaimed bridge writer Paul Mendelson shows how the play of bridge cards is akin to a series of battles from the moment dummy hits baize.
Author : Paul Mendelson
Publisher : Elliot Right Way Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,91 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Contract bridge
ISBN : 9780716021629
In this text, acclaimed bridge writer Paul Mendelson shows how the play of bridge cards is akin to a series of battles from the moment dummy hits baize.
Author : Paul Mendelson
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 23,33 MB
Release : 2017-10-26
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1472141709
Many bridge books feature magical and inspiring hands but hands that are never seen in day-to-day play at the bridge table. Bridge: Winning Ways to Play Your Cards concentrates on the type of hands that will make a real difference to your scores and which will help you improve your game. Discover how to assess your opponents' strengths and weaknesses - in relation to your own - and win!
Author : Paul Mendelson
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 37,35 MB
Release : 2017-10-26
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1472141695
This book shows you how to improve your bridge at both a social and competitive level. Clear examples explain the detail of modern Acol bidding. This will enable the reader to plan and reassess their campaign step-by-step and calculate with precision who holds which cards. Guidance is also given on how and when to obstruct or bluff, how to pinpoint the best leads and steal the best contracts, and ways to think strategically under pressure. Unique at-the-table charts - designed to foster partnership understanding used appropriately at home, club or class - summarise key bids.
Author :
Publisher : Batsford
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,17 MB
Release : 1971
Category :
ISBN : 1849940541
Author : Hugh Walter Kelsey
Publisher :
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 32,28 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Contract bridge
ISBN :
Author : Louis H. Watson
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 33,39 MB
Release : 1971-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780064632096
This book, by one of the first and foremost authorities on contract bridge, is regarded as the classic exposition of playing strategy. Practically all variations of play, both in attack and in defense, are explained and illustrated in it.
Author : Audrey Grant
Publisher :
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 38,13 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780822016663
"This book tells you everything you need to know about the most widely accepted bidding methods. Read about the secrets of hand evaluation that can dramatically improve your game. Learn how to describe your hand to partner so that the partnership can find its way to the best contract. Discover new concepts that keep the bidding conversation straightforward. You'll be confident when you go to your next bridge game because you'll have the solid foundation needed to handle any bidding sequence."--Back cover
Author : Eddie Kantar
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,45 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Bridge whist
ISBN : 9780879803902
Author : David Galt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 16,42 MB
Release : 2008-01-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0470229691
Teach Yourself VISUALLY™ Tricks. Trumps. Auctions. Contracts. Bridge is a challenging game, but you can quickly grasp its basics with this guide that shows how it's played. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Bridge covers everything from evaluating a hand and bidding it through playing the cards and scoring the results—guiding you play by play and trick by trick. With this book and with practice as declarer or defender, you"ll quickly be playing your bridge cards right. Maybe you"ll even make a slam—doubled, redoubled, and vulnerable! Concise lessons show you the keys to successful play and are ideal for quick review Text helps to de-mystify bridge rules, lingo, and traditions Each strategy or tactic is clearly explained Graphics help you visualize concepts and build your bridge skills Helpful tips provide additional guidance
Author : Audrey Grant
Publisher : Official Better Bridge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,33 MB
Release : 2006-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780939460908
Starts at the beginning, introducing the mechanics of the games. It covers bidding, play and defense.