Bridge for Beginners

Author: Zia Mahmood
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849942072
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
Bridge ia an easy game to learn but it takes a lifetime to master. This monumental work is designed to take the student to a level at which he or she can play in a bridge club or tournament with confidence. This book was originally published as three volumes on Bidding, Declarer Play and Defence. It combines the talents of top Canadian bridge teacher Audrey Grant, regarded as the leading tutor in North America, and the charismatic and world-renowned bridge player Zia Mahmud, voted bridge personality of the decade by both International Popular Bridge Monthly and Bridge Today. Zia presented the BBc television series Play Bridge with Zia and his lively and lucid style is ideal to popularise the game for a wide audience.

Bridge for Bright Beginners

Author: Terence Reese
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486317463
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
DIVCommon terms, fundamentals of offensive and defensive bidding and play made clear. 130 bidding hands, 18 sample games. Summary of bidding. /div

Beginning Bridge

Author: Barbara Seagram
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781897106334
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description
Written for complete beginners, this book is based on material that Barbara Seagram uses in her own classes to introduce hundreds of new players to the game every year. The book will take readers to the point where they can enjoy a social game with friends or begin to explore their local bridge club.

Bridge for Complete Beginners

Author: Paul Mendelson
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 071602330X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
Learn how to play bridge with this simple step-by-step guide. While good bridge classes are, of course, of great value, this book is itself the complete tutorial. It will help you to learn properly without other help and give you a solid foundation on which to start playing this absorbing game. Work at your own pace Understand the key basic principles Learn about the Acol system of bidding Discover how to play a hand, both as declarer and in defence

Bridge For Dummies

Author: Eddie Kantar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118052986
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 527

Book Description
Bridge, as any player will tell you, is simply the best card game ever. It’s challenging—each hand presents a different set of conditions you must figure out and solve. It's very social—you play with a partner and two opponents. And best of all—it's fun. Bridge For Dummies, 2E gives you a step-by-step explanation of the fundamentals of the game in terms you can understand. It walks you through the different aspects of bridge, featuring real-life examples, so that you can feel comfortable with the basics before you ever start to play. And if you're already experienced at the game, you'll discover a wealth of tips and hints that can make you a better player. You'll learn all about: The basics of nontrump play How to play the hand in a trump contract Bidding for fun and profit Taking advantage of advanced bidding techniques Playing a strong defense and keeping score Playing bridge on your computer Playing in bridge clubs and tournaments Where to find other great bridge resources This newly revised edition features an expanded section on playing bridge online, with updated web addresses and other resources, along with new information on the latest bidding techniques. For anyone from novice to pro wanting to learn bridge or learn techniques to improve their game, Bridge For Dummies, 2E makes an ideal partner!

Beginning Bridge Complete

Author: Michael Penick
Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies
ISBN: 9780910791069
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
From teaching the rank of the suits to a sensible glossary of terms, here is a bridge book for beginners that is complete yet streamlined, solid but thoroughly understandable.Suitable for self teaching or for classroom use.

Winning Contract Bridge

Author: Edgar Kaplan
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486245591
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 468

Book Description
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Right Way to Play Bridge

Author: Paul Mendelson
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1472141695
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
This book shows you how to improve your bridge at both a social and competitive level. Clear examples explain the detail of modern Acol bidding. This will enable the reader to plan and reassess their campaign step-by-step and calculate with precision who holds which cards. Guidance is also given on how and when to obstruct or bluff, how to pinpoint the best leads and steal the best contracts, and ways to think strategically under pressure. Unique at-the-table charts - designed to foster partnership understanding used appropriately at home, club or class - summarise key bids.

Bridge For Beginners

Author: Game Nest
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951791254
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
Bridge is not only one of the most popular card games in the world but is a mental sport. Bridge teaches you logic, reasoning, risk taking, patience, concentration, and so much more. Even successful entrepreneurs such as Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are both accomplished Bridge players.

Learn Bridge in One Hour

Author: Samir Riad
Publisher: Samir Riad
ISBN: 9781419653353
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the first edition of Learn Bridge in One Hour, Samir Riad teaches gamers who are looking to become casual bridge players. Presenting easy-to-grasp lessons that don't require memorization, this guide provides a quick way to learn the game in 10 easy steps.www.samirriad.com