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by Eddie Kantar (Author)
Try a hand at bridge--and outsmart your opponents
Bridge is the most popular card game in the world--and, as any player will tell you, is simply the best card game ever. Whether you're new to the game or a long-time player looking for new tricks, this new edition of Bridge For Dummies walks you through the intricacies of the game and arms you with tried-and-true tips and strategies for being a better player and beating your opponents from the very first draw.
Covering not only traditional contract bridge, but other popular variations of the game--including ACOL, Rubber, and Duplicate Bridge--this hands-on, friendly guide takes the guesswork out of this beloved game and arms you with the knowledge and know-how to make your game mates your minions. From knowing when and how high to bid to bringing home the tricks when you end up in a trump contract, it'll take your bridge skills to the next level in no time!
- Strategize with your bridge partner
- Confidently play bridge in clubs and tournaments
- Use basic and advanced bidding techniques
- Find bridge clubs and tournaments all over the world
Are you ready to trump the competition? Success is a page away with the help of Bridge For Dummies.
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- Build a winning hand and bid with confidence
- Strategize with your bridge partner
- Play online and in clubs and tournaments
Outsmart opponents and win at bridge
Bridge is the most popular card game in the world--and for good reason. Whether you're a newbie or a long-time player looking for new tricks, this hands-on guide walks you through the intricacies of the game. You'll discover tried-and-true tips and strategies for being a better player--and beating your opponents from the very first trick.
Inside...
- Make sense of trump suits
- Understand notrump play
- Make successful bids
- Respond to opening bids
- Hit hard with slam bids
- Defend against bids
- Learn how to keep score
- Download bridge apps
- Find online resources
Author Biography
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, and is the author of the first three editions of Bridge For Dummies.
