Card games: Bridge Books

Paul Wokes is a resident of the county of Lincolnshire in the UK. His lifelong passion has been Bridge, both playing and teaching the game. He and his partner, Dave Pettengell, have won every tournament in the County and have represented Lincolnshire in...

Discover a new world, where you can bridge the gap from virtual to reality. The world of Internet Bridge. You will meet people from all over the world. Get to know them and their cultural differences. You will find they are nice, intelligent,...

This book, originally published in France in 2005, is an amazing achievement. The author has for many years been collecting and cataloging bridge hands with the aim of describing every possible tactic and coup available to declarer and defenders during...

It will then explain how to play a hand of bridge what indicators can be played, which ones are best suited for bidding, and more. After that, it will cover the auction how it works and how each player bids for tricks during the play. Next up is playing...

134 Probability tables, their uses, simple formulas, applications & 4000 probabilitiesOriginally published in 1940, and revised in 1954, this classic work on mathematics and probability as applied to Bridge first appeared in English translation in...

ADVANCE YOUR PARTNERSHIP COMMUNICATION THROUGH HAND EVALUATIONGetting to good games, slams, and staying out of poor contracts is an important aspect of bridge. The best way to improve your bidding is not to add a new convention but to improve your hand...

This concise guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the game of bridge whist. Ames explains the rules and strategies in clear, straightforward language, making this an ideal resource for beginners and experienced players alike.This...

Learn the latest rules and strategies for the popular game of auction bridge with Elwell's updated guide. Featuring new conventions and bidding systems, this book is a must-have for serious bridge players.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

A comprehensive, 3-week, day-by-day bridge course for the absolute beginner. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book takes the reader through learning bidding and cardplay in an easy series of short steps so that by the end, they can feel comfortable...

All North American players are taught to play using a strong notrump, but that is not the way of the rest of the world. Even in North America, weak notrump systems, or even Kamikaze notrump systems, are becoming more common. This book discusses the...

An Honors Book from Master Point Press. Author Ken Rexford has developed an intriguing new approach to overcalling 1NT openings that may revolutionize this area of bridge. If you are unhappy with Cappelletti, DONT, Brozel, and the like, this book...

Many bridge books have been written over the years. The one judged to be the best of all time is 'Why You Lose at Bridge' by S.J. Simon.Even Goren, himself, in his forward to the book says that, not only weaker players can benefit from ift but so can the...

THIS manual debunks the question of bridge systems and gives the information every good player is seeking-the system and tactics which the majority of ranking tournament players really use.This is made possible only by the introduction of a revolutionary...

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to playing bridge, with information on common mistakes and how to avoid them, simple instructions for improved play, and a wealth of useful little hints and tips. This book is designed for the ordinary club...

Una explicación del propósito y los beneficios del libro electrónico.El objetivo principal de este libro electrónico es ofrecer a los jugadores de poker experimentados una guía completa para mejorar su juego mediante la implementación de una variedad de...

An authoritative guide to auction bridge, a popular card game in the early 20th century. With clear explanations and helpful examples, Shepard demystifies the game and provides valuable insights for both novice and seasoned players.This work has been...

With a focus on practical application, this guide to bridge offers clear explanations and helpful tips for players of all skill levels. Dalton covers basic rules, bidding strategies, card play techniques, and more, all with a friendly and approachable...

This is an entertaining contract bridge book about the Lebensohl convention, filled with pictures, stories, limericks, poems, memory aids, bidding charts, practice tips, puzzles, and quizzes. Plenty of examples and full sample deals are included. This...

Duplicate Pairs is the most absorbing and demanding form of Bridge: a true mental combat sport. Starting with the mechanics of the scoring system, through the key philosophies for success, to detailed tactical advice, esteemed author Paul Mendelson takes...

Why listen to advice from someone you've never heard of? The simple answer is, because Dan Romm is a winner. While others have made their names winning championships, he has spent over forty years playing bridge for money, in games that included some of...

Marc Smith's original World Class, published in 1999, became a classic. This all-new edition features the world's best players of today discussing their lives, at the table and away from it - how they started, their best and worst bridge memories, their...

This is the first of two volumes forming a sequel to the author's A Compendium of Double Dummy Problems (Master Point Press, 2021), containing 134 double dummy problems, ranging from 'very easy' to 'moderate' in difficulty.  The collection is...

The Man Behind the LegendHow did Italy reach the summit of World Bridge and then remain there for more than fifteen years? How did a game that seems so little suited to the Italian temperament end up being the one that Italy dominated for so long? The...

Based on the acclaimed Step by Step Signalling, this revised edition incorporating suggestions by Tim Bourke and Sandra Landy, is guaranteed to see the reader scoring more points on defence in every session they play.Every chapter includes examples...

"A great book . . . the last word on duplicate techniques."-Bridge WorldEnthusiastically endorsed by leading authorities, this advanced book on bridge will prove invaluable to any player who wants to improve his game. The author, a top-flight West Coast...

Want better results? Try better declarer play!Have you noticed that good bidding doesn't always mean good results? Sometimes you don't make your perfectly-bid contract. Sometimes other declarers make an extra trick or two.If it's time to get serious...

LEARN DECLARER PLAY FROM AN EXPERTThis classic book, a bestseller for more than forty years, has been updated forthis edition by Gail Greenberg, a frequent partner of Dorothy Truscott, andlike her a World Champion. Dorothy had a unique ability to make...

This is not a book for beginners, and will not bore you with rehashing things you already know. Some of the topics are somewhat controversial, and as always Marshall Miles urges his own, often original, point of view. Some of the topics discussed...

This classic work on the card game Whist provides a deep dive into the game's strategies and principles. Filled with examples and diagrams, it is suitable for both novice and experienced players. A must-have reference for any serious Whist player.This...

This book is a collection of articles about the card game whist, originally published in volume 7-8 of 'The Whist Player's Magazine.' It includes strategies, variations, and historical information about the game. It is a valuable resource for serious...

Originally published in 1895, William Pole's 'The Evolution of Whist' is widely regarded as one of the foundational texts of modern bridge. Combining historical context with practical advice, Pole offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of...

The BOLS Bridge Tips competition started in 1974, and took place off and on for more than 20 years. During that time, virtually all the world's greatest writers and players contributed their ideas to the series. For the first time ever, the entire...

This book is a classic guide to playing the card game Whist. It provides clear and concise rules for playing the game, as well as useful tables of odds and probabilities. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in card games or looking to...

Cet ouvrage offre une explication complète du jeu de whist, avec des conseils stratégiques et des techniques de jeu pour les débutants et les joueurs expérimentés. L'ouvrage est écrit par Louis-Charles La Bourdonnais, l'un des joueurs de whist les plus...

This classic work on the game of auction provides a clear and concise introduction to the rules, strategies, and techniques used by the experts. Written by Edward Valentine Shepard, one of the foremost authorities on the game, it includes numerous...

Sharpen your whist skills with this comprehensive guide to the modern game. With detailed analysis of strategy and tactics, plus annotated games from actual play, Modern Scientific Whist is an essential resource for any serious whist player.This work has...