Bridge is the most popular non-gambling game in the world. In Britain alone around 3 million people play on a regular basis. This practical and jargon-free guide offers a sound grounding in bridge, from evaluating the hand to complex bidding tactics. Instructions and diagrams help even learners to play, and there are special hints and tips on winning tricks and defensive play.
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250 illustrations, glossary, index
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Höhe: 233 mm
Breite: 165 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-0-600-60803-5 (9780600608035)
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Part 1 The game: basic outline; the pack; seating; choosing partners; shuffling; dealing; outline of bidding; outline of play; scoring; specimen game. Part 2 The bidding: evaluating the hand; when to open the bidding in a suit; responding to an opening suit bid; when to open the bidding in no-trumps; responding to a no-trump bid; reassessing the hand and bidding tactics; doubling convention defensive bidding. Part 3 The play: winning tricks; play at no trumps; play in a suit contract. Part 4 Specimen games: analysis if 10 common scenarios.
