Author: Robert B. Ewen Publisher: ISBN: 9780709036920 Category : Contract bridge Languages : en Pages : 226
Book Description
This is a comprehensive treatment of the most important single aspect of contract bridge - the opening lead. The advice is presented by the use of illustrated games, backed with the reasoning behind each move.
Author: David Bird Publisher: ISBN: 9781554947690 Category : Games Languages : en Pages : 234
Book Description
Winning Notrump Leads was a ground-breaking and very well-received book that used the power of computers to determine which opening leads work best against a variety of auctions at notrump. Using enhanced software, the authors now turn their attention to suit contracts. They generate millions of random deals, retaining those that match the chosen auction, for example 1S-2S-4S. By playing these deals automatically against each of the 13 possible opening leads from a given hand, they are able to discover which lead is most likely to beat the contract (also the best lead at matchpoint pairs). The authors provide insightful commentary to each result, answering timeless questions such as: When should I lead a trump? When is a doubleton a good opening lead? Should I lead differently against a partscore? Should I make an aggressive or a passive lead? Should I lead an ace against a small slam? Which leads work best against a grand slam? By using the number-crunching computer power available nowadays, there is no longer any need to rely on general opening-lead guidelines passed down by our ancestors. We think you will be surprised by many of the discoveries made during this investigation! DAVID BIRD (top) and TAF ANTHIAS were contemporaries at Cambridge University, both reading mathematics. They carried out research and development on software systems for over 30 years at IBM's UK Laboratories. In the 1970s they formed a successful bridge partnership, winning a number of national events. David is now one of the world's top bridge writers with 116 books to his name. Taf moved on to the USA, where he became a vice president of Cisco Systems. They have joined forces on this ground-breaking book.
Author: Easley Blackwood Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies ISBN: 9780910791052 Category : Bridge whist Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The most comprehensive book ever written on opening leads. Almost every situation imaginable is presented with a wealth of examples from world championship play.
Author: Audrey Grant Publisher: Audrey Grant Better Bridge ISBN: 9780939460397 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"It's generally accepted that defense is the most difficult part of the game. Audrey's latest book takes a look at defending against notrump contracts with a focus on the opening lead and how it impacts the subsequent defense. The book covers: the oldest maxim, fourth highest from longest and strongest...and why it has stood the test of time; when to lead partner's suit...and which card to lead; why you should avoid leading the opponents' suit...and what to do if you can't; what to lead from a sequence...and why it matters; when to lead the 'top of nothing'; when it's time to 'take the tricks and run'; there are 16 practice deals. The book is for the advancing player."--Publisher's description.
Author: Baron Barclay Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies ISBN: 9780939460380 Category : Bridge whist Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This second title in Audrey Grant's Bookmark Series teaches how to implement the endplay in bridge. In some suit combinations it's better to have the suit led by the opponents into the declarer's strength. Learn how to recognize suits better led by defender, identify the exit card, eliminate defenders' options and play the throw-in. There are explanatory hands plus ten practice deals. Fold-out bookmark flaps reference the essential ideas.
Author: Barbara Seagram Publisher: Master Point Press ISBN: 9781897106112 Category : Contract bridge Languages : en Pages : 220
Book Description
Defense is the hardest part of playing bridge, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to learn. The authors explain how to make a plan as a defender: how to work out from the auction and play what declarer probably has, and which of the strategies available to defenders is likely to be successful.
Author: William S. Root Publisher: Three Rivers Press ISBN: 9780517883938 Category : Bridge Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a comprehensive work covering every angle in defending bridge hands. As a bonus, there is a section on many of the lead and signal conventions practiced in expert circles.
Author: Andrew Robson Publisher: Collins ISBN: 9780007234028 Category : Card games Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
"Thinking about learning bridge but don't know the basics? Want to be able to play a social game? Collings need to know? Bridge starts from scratch to teach you how to play and enjoy the ever popular game of bridge."--Back cover.
Author: Burt Hall Publisher: ISBN: 9780966116700 Category : Bridge whist Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
There are three unique things about this book: (1) It is the first book in about 40 years to deal with the entire game of bridge, (2) It represents the best thinking of modern day experts and (3) It is expecially well organized and easy to read. The book received the 1997 Book of the Year award and continues to be a bestseller at national tournaments
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