Matchpoint Defense

Matchpoint Defense
Author: Jim Priebe
Publisher: Master Point Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2006
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781897106129

"If defence is the hardest part of playing bridge (and it is!) then defending at matchpoint scoring is the toughest challenge a player can face. Every trick matters, irrespective of the contract, and every decision is potentially critical. In his previous book, "Thinking on Defence", Jim Priebe introduced the idea of visualization, picturing likely hands for declarer and basing defensive strategy on those. In this book, he show how to apply the same methods when playing in matchpoint events, which means essentially every pairs competition."--Publisher description.

Matchpoint Tricks

Matchpoint Tricks
Author: Ib Axelsen, Villy Dam
Publisher: Master Point Press
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2004
Genre:
ISBN: 9781554940998

A collection of declarer play problems in matchpoint pairs. How do you manufacture that vital overtrick, or, just as importantly, give the defenders a chance to go wrong? A book for all duplicate players.

SEC Docket

SEC Docket
Author: United States. Securities and Exchange Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 992
Release: 2008
Genre: Securities
ISBN:

A Newcomer's Guide

A Newcomer's Guide
Author: Brian R. Gray
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2020-02-20
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1525543717

Duplicate Bridge is a challenging card game. I am your Newcomer Guide and Mentor. Learn from my mistakes/experiences! This Newcomer's Guide presents the basic information needed to learn and master the Duplicate game format, environment, and bidding, playing and scoring protocols. Learn about Bridge Etiquette, Zero Tolerance and Play Nice programs, the different game formats, equipment and useful HOW TO PROCEDURES (Fill in a Convention Card; Make a Call using a Bidding Box; Make an Opening Lead; Arrange, Inspect and Count Tricks; Prevent Partner's Revoke; Make a Claim or Concession; Understand BridgeMate, Total Point and MatchPoint scoring systems and so much more! Frequently referred to Bridge rules and laws are clearly explained. This knowledge will empower you to confidently make a Director's call when an infraction occurs to your advantage. This book was written with humour and contains over 90 colourful images/illustrations, enabling learning Bridge procedures most informative and enjoyable. I wish I had this Newcomer's Guide when I started playing...Lucky you...now you do! While reading this book, my goal was to keep you smiling and hearing you say, "I didn't know that ...That will be useful"!!

The Bridge Game

The Bridge Game
Author: Nicolae Sfetcu
Publisher: Nicolae Sfetcu
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2014-04-25
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN:

A comprehensive guide of bridge game: online games, variants, suits, hand evaluation, bidding systems, techniques, strategy, tactics. Contract bridge, usually known simply as bridge, is a trick-taking card game of skill for four players, usually sitting around a table, who form two partnerships, or "sides". The partners on each side sit opposite one another. The game consists of two main parts – bidding (or auction) and play; the rules of play are rather simple and similar to other trick-taking games. However, the bidding and associated conventions are much more complex, and represent the true learning barrier to new players. Also, there is an immense variety of techniques in play of the hand, whose effective use requires learning and experience.

Duplicate Bridge at Home

Duplicate Bridge at Home
Author: Mark Horton
Publisher: Master Point Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2008
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781897106341

Including 120 deals, with instructions for playing and scoring them (as either teams or pairs), this book shows how to play a one-table duplicate at home. As a bonus, each deal is accompanied by an expert commentary, so you can see how it should have been bid and played.

Match Point

Match Point
Author: RL Burgess
Publisher: Bella Books
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1594937680

After giving up her Grand Slam dream for love five years ago, Jodi Richards is ready to make a comeback. Her heart is broken but her mind is clear: tennis is her only true love. Hoping to earn the wild card entry for the US Open, she rehires her coach and starts the grueling work of getting back on the pro-circuit. It’s a long shot but she’s more determined than ever… A successful Juniors coach, Miranda Ciccone jumps at the chance to join Team Richards as Jodi’s assistant coach. Thrown together constantly as they travel to major tournaments, the two women fight their growing attraction. When Miranda realizes she can no longer ignore her feelings for Jodi, she must choose: stay at the risk of distracting Jodi from her biggest professional opportunity, or silently turn her back on the possibility of love. Either way—she could end up destroying Jodi’s dream. Settling for either love or tennis would be easy—but having both seems nearly impossible. Will Jodi and Miranda play it safe or step up their game for the chance to win it all?

Saudi Match Point

Saudi Match Point
Author: Paul Ulrich
Publisher: Blacksmith Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2007
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9789628673254

As the U.S. and China compete for mastery of the Gulf, an American diplomat risks betraying his country, and a Saudi woman risks her life in a land ruled and divided by harsh Islamic law.