The little book of bridge Learn how to play, score, and win
Book - 2018
"A comprehensive guide to the classic card game of bridge, including an overview of the basics, tips and techniques how to play--and strategies to win; perfect for new bridge players and experienced pros alike. Bridge is all about memory, bidding, and skill. It is one of the most popular card games in the world, and is played by millions of people worldwide in tournaments, clubs, and cruises, as well as online. New to the world of bridge? No problem! Learning any new game can be challenging, especially one as complicated as bridge. But mastering a complex game can be very rewarding. Whether you are a complete novice or a casual player looking to brush up on your skills and techniques, The Little Book of Bridge can help you play your ca...rds right and get ahead in this classic game. With a comprehensive breakdown of all the cards involved in the game, detailed information on scoring, tips on how to improve your skills, strategies for winning, and a tear-away cheat sheet, this guide will have even the newest bridge enthusiast winning in no time flat"--
- Subjects
- Published
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New York :
Adams Media
[2018]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First Adams Media hardcover edition
- Physical Description
- 176 pages ; 20 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781507207994
- Introduction
- Part 1. Bridge Basics
- Chapter 1. Introduction to the Game
- Getting Started: Bridge Basics
- Be a Good Partner
- How to Use This Book
- Chapter 2. Key Points to Get Started
- Bridge Jargon
- A Quick Summary
- Let's Play
- How the Bidding Works
- Listen Closely
- How You Play a Contract
- Scoring
- Part 2. Bidding, the Language of Bridge
- Chapter 3. Communicating at the Table
- Choosing a Bidding System
- High-Card Points and Their Importance
- Every Bid (or Pass) Communicates
- Major or Minor Opening?
- The Captaincy Principle
- The Importance of Shape
- Openers at the Two Level and Higher
- Chapter 4. Your First Auction
- Partner's First Response
- Major or Minor Opening?
- Opener's First Rebid
- Chapter 5. Competitive Bidding
- The Opponents Open the Bidding
- Principles of Overcalling
- Takeout Doubles
- Other Competitive Doubles
- Responding to Partner's Overcall
- Balancing
- You Open and They Compete
- Chapter 6. Useful Bidding Tools and Other Pointers
- Responding to a Takeout Double
- The Doubler's Second Call
- Competing Against Preempts
- The Rule of Eight
- Cuebids
- In the Balancing Seat
- Part 3. The Play of the Hand
- Chapter 7. Declarer's Priorities
- Card Play
- Spotting Entries
- Unblocking and Counting Cards
- Delayed Winners and Counting Losers
- Chapter 8. When You're on Defense
- Listening to the Auction
- Opening Leads on Defense
- Opening Leads Against No-Trump Contracts
- The Opponents Have Used Stayman
- Leads Against Competitive No-Trump Contracts
- Part 4. Duplicate Bridge and Resources for Further Study
- Chapter 9. Why Duplicate?
- Duplicate Basics
- Scoring Differences
- Why Duplicate?
- Chapter 10. Resources to Improve Your Game
- Bridge-Related Websites
- Personal Websites
- Online Bridge Play
- Bridge Magazines
- Recommended Books
- American Bridge Association
- ACBL
- Glossary
- Index