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This has been the go-to quick reference booklet for thousands of Bridge players since it was originally published. Slim and portable, it offers concise summaries of a wide variety of bids and coordina

The first bid in a bridge auction impacts the bidding, play and defense of the entire deal. There's more to valuing a hand than adding up the high-card and length points. This book shares tips to impr

Starts at the beginning, introducing the mechanics of the games. It covers bidding, play and defense.

Covers the concepts needed when both sides are bidding for the contract. It introduces preemptive opening bids, overcalls and takeout doubles.

Understanding the many uses of doubles can dramatically improve your game.Includes Takeout double, responding to the takeout double, rebids, balancing and other doubles.

For years, bridge players have complained about getting weak hands. With this Bridge Guide, you'll see the power that lies behind a hand full of little cards. You need a few defensive tools; it starts with knowing the opening lead guidelines and then moves on to ways of using signals to maximize the trick-taking potential of a deal. You'll also be introduced to additional defensive bridge maxims. The format of the book is designed to make the best use of your time. The essential ideas are summarized in Bookmark form on the front and back covers. The odds are excellent that you'll enjoy the game more as a result of having this information at your finger tips.About The "Bridge Guide Series"The Bidding, Declarer Play, and Defense Bridge Guides present Five Tips to Simplify one aspect of the game. Part One of the Guides is divided into five segments, each presenting a snapshot, in turn, of each of the five tips. Part Two presents a selection of sixteen instructional deals, designed carefull

The Bridge Guide on Card Combinations is practical because although card combinations can be seen in isolation, a useful way to gain an understanding is to see them in the context of carefully prepared, instructional deals.This is a dynamic Bridge Guide that will improve your declarer play. You'll see how to effectively use Declarer's Plan; combine chances on Declarer's Checklist to increase the odds; and look for card combinations that provide more than a 50% chance. You'll also learn to know when to lead a high card instead of leading toward a high card, and when to watch out for the opponents.About The "Bridge Guide Series"The Bidding, Declarer Play, and Defense Bridge Guides present Five Tips to Simplify one aspect of the game. Part One of the Guides is divided into five segments, each presenting a snapshot, in turn, of each of the five tips. Part Two presents a selection of sixteen instructional deals, designed carefully to illustrate the material in a practical way, so you can co

This is the 3rd in the American Contract Bridge League's series of bridge books for beginning and advancing players. Successfully used for over 20 years, this edition has been updated to reflect moder