Bridge For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 7. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-7645-5015-7 (ISBN)
Description
"One of the very best of thousands of books introducing the beginner to the game." Alan Truscott, Bridge Columnist, The New York Times Praise for Bridge For Dummies "Eddie Kantar has now fit his talent to the perfect format, which features laid-back bridge advice presented with his keen sense of humor." - Bobby Wolff, President, World Bridge Federation "Eddie Kantar entertains you while cutting through the complexities." - Frank R. Stewart, Bridge Columnist, Sheinwold's Bridge
Your First Aid Kit(TM) for understanding bridge terms and scoring
Find out how to rank, decode, and respond to bids Consider this friendly guide your bridge boot camp. From the tricks you need to know to the art of finesse, author Eddie Kantar gives you the advantage of his fifty years of experience playing this challenging game. Packed with plenty of example hands, this book will have you trumping your opponents in no time!
Discover how to: Build a bid Recognize losing cards Avoid opponents' traps Strategize with your partner Find clubs and tournaments Play bridge online
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Your First Aid Kit(TM) for understanding bridge terms and scoring
Find out how to rank, decode, and respond to bids Consider this friendly guide your bridge boot camp. From the tricks you need to know to the art of finesse, author Eddie Kantar gives you the advantage of his fifty years of experience playing this challenging game. Packed with plenty of example hands, this book will have you trumping your opponents in no time!
Discover how to: Build a bid Recognize losing cards Avoid opponents' traps Strategize with your partner Find clubs and tournaments Play bridge online
Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily(TM) e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers
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Eddie Kantar is a Grand Master in the World Bridge Federation and a two-time world bridge champion. He wrote Complete Defensive Play, a book listed as a top ten all-time bridge favorite.
Content
Introduction. PART I: The Play of the Hand at Notrump. Chapter 1: Bridge Boot Camp. Chapter 2: Counting and Taking Sure Tricks. Chapter 3: Playing at Notrump. PART II: The Play of the Hand at Trump. Chapter 4: Working with Trump Suits. Chapter 5: Creating Extra Winners (Finding a Home for Your Losers). Chapter 6: Establishing Dummy's Long Suit. Chapter 7: Using the Dummy's Trump Cards to Get Rid of Your Losers. PART III: Bidding to Win. Chapter 8: Bidding Basics. Chapter 9: Opening Bids. Chapter 10: Responding to an Opening Bid. Chapter 11: Rebidding by the Opener. Chapter 12: Rebidding by the Responder. Chapter 13: Upping the Ante: Doubling and Redoubling. Chapter 14: Defensive Bidding. Chapter 15: Slam Bidding. Chapter 16: Keeping Score. PART IV: Playing Defense. Chapter 17: Defending versus Notrump Contracts. Chapter 18: Defending versus Suit Contracts. Chapter 19: Playing Second Hand. PART V: Getting Hooked on Bridge. Chapter 20: Playing in Bridge Clubs and Entering the Tournament World. Chapter 21: Playing Bridge on Your Computer and on the Internet. PART VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Be Kind to Your Partner. Chapter 23: The Ten Best Bridge Players of All Time. Chapter 24: The Ten Best Bridge Resources (Besides This Book). Index. Book Registration Information.