Audrey Grant's Better Bridge

Audrey Grant's Better Bridge
Author: Audrey Grant
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1995
Genre: 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

A Guide to Contract Bridge - A Collection of Historical Books and Articles on the Rules and Tactics of Contract Bridge

A Guide to Contract Bridge - A Collection of Historical Books and Articles on the Rules and Tactics of Contract Bridge
Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-05-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1473394848

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subjects of games and puzzles. The titles in this range include "25 Puzzles with Cards" "The Game of Gin Rummy" "The Game of Patience" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "A Guide to Contract Bridge" contains information on the rules and strategies of contract bridge. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Let's Play Bridge

Let's Play Bridge
Author: Richard V. Smith
Publisher: Touchstone
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1987
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780671633820

"Bridge is a complicated game of skill that can take weeks to learn and years to master. Let's Play Bridge is a clear and concise guide both to learning the fundamentals of bridge and developing an understanding that will take you well into advanced play. Let's Play Bridge covers such basic fundamentals as: Opening bids, suit bids, response and no trump bids, and forcing bids. Patterns of play--how tricks are won, the finesse, establishing a long suit. Defensive play. Systems and class A conventions. As well as advanced techniques such as: Jacoby Transfer, Two-over-one game force, The Kaplan-Sheinwold system, The Blackwood convention, and much, much more. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, you will benefit from Richard Smith's step-by-step, systematic approach to this challenging and enjoyable game."--Back cover.

Bridge - The Beginner's Guide

Bridge - The Beginner's Guide
Author: Dan Berkley
Publisher: Dan Berkley
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2012-09-06
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0988090805

Dan's eBook "Bridge - The beginner's Guide" is addressed to anyone who wants to learn bridge, from children to retirees. Thus, it is written in a simple, straight-to-the-point, easy-to-learn style. Some official reviewers consider it as "...the best of all these (bridge-learning eBooks)...". The book contains 14 lessons and pertaining examples, quizes and appendices with useful information for social and competitive playing. After learning (well!) these lessons you will be able to play bridge confidently and enjoy for your entire life "the most mind stimulating card game ever conceived", "the king of all card games (Bill Gates)"

Pocket Guide to Acol Bridge

Pocket Guide to Acol Bridge
Author: Mark Horton
Publisher: Master Point Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2009-07
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781897106464

The original Pocket Guide to Bridge has sold more than 30,000 copies since it was published in 2002. Thousands of bridge players have found it an indispensable and handy guide to bidding, something that can be tucked into a handbag or jacket pocket and easily used as a reference at the bridge table during lessons and practice games. This new version of the book uses the same user-friendly approach and features to explain the most important bidding conventions for players who use the ACOL system -which means essentially everyone in the UK and the Commonwealth countries.

A Newcomer's Guide

A Newcomer's Guide
Author: Brian R. Gray
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 62
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"!!

Bridge For Beginners

Bridge For Beginners
Author: Game Nest
Publisher:
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2020-03-08
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781951791254

Bridge is not only one of the most popular card games in the world but is a mental sport. Bridge teaches you logic, reasoning, risk taking, patience, concentration, and so much more. Even successful entrepreneurs such as Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are both accomplished Bridge players.

Advanced and Duplicate Bridge Student Text

Advanced and Duplicate Bridge Student Text
Author: Shirley Silverman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-03
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780939460687

Features lessons on weak two bids, the forcing no-trump response, negative doubles and counting out a hand. The duplicate lessons explain the mechanics and tactics of duplicate bridge.

Bridge at a Glance

Bridge at a Glance
Author: Audrey Grant
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05-18
Genre: Bridge whist
ISBN: 9780910791625

Bridge at a Glance - Expanded Version - now with a glossary and pages dedicated to Duplicate and Chicago scoring. This is a quick reference guide of the material in Audrey Grant's award-winning Bridge Basics series. These summaries work in conjunction with her books which provide the reasoning behind these guidelines. This 37-page booklet fits right inside your convention card holder for easy reference. -- Publisher website.