Bridge For Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781119247821 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 432 str.

Consumer Dummies

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Basic Notrump Play 7

CHAPTER 1: Going to Bridge Boot Camp 9

CHAPTER 2: Counting and Taking Sure Tricks 19

CHAPTER 3: Using Winning Trick Techniques at Notrump Play 27

CHAPTER 4: Outsmarting Your Opponents at Notrump Play 45

Part 2: Playing the Hand in a Trump Contract 63

CHAPTER 5: Introducing Trump Suits 65

CHAPTER 6: Creating Extra Winners to Discard Losers 81

CHAPTER 7: Setting Up the Dummy’s Long Suit 91

CHAPTER 8: Getting Rid of Losers by Using the Dummy’s Trump Cards 103

Part 3: Bidding for Fun and Profit 111

CHAPTER 9: Starting with Bidding Basics 113

CHAPTER 10: Making a Successful Opening Bid 123

CHAPTER 11: Responding to an Opening Bid 147

CHAPTER 12: Rebidding by the Opener 181

CHAPTER 13: Rebidding by the Responder 207

Part 4: Forging Ahead with Advanced Bidding Techniques 229

CHAPTER 14: Creating Interference: Defensive Bidding 231

CHAPTER 15: Double Trouble: Doubling and Redoubling 249

CHAPTER 16: Hitting Hard: Slam Bidding 267

Part 5: Playing a Strong Defense and Keeping Score 279

CHAPTER 17: Defending against Notrump Contracts 281

CHAPTER 18: Defending against Trump Contracts 299

CHAPTER 19: Playing Second Hand on Defense 317

CHAPTER 20: Wrapping Up with Scorekeeping 329

Part 6: Feeding Your Addiction to Bridge 345

CHAPTER 21: Joining Bridge Clubs and the Tournament World 347

CHAPTER 22: Playing Bridge on Your Computer and Online 357

Part 7: The Part of Tens 363

CHAPTER 23: Ten Ways to Be a Better Bridge Partner 365

CHAPTER 24: Ten Great Bridge Resources 369

Appendix: Acol Bidding System 375

Index 389

O autorze

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.

Blurb

• 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