How to Play and Win at Bridge: Rules, skills and strategy, from beginner to expert, demonstrated in over 700 step-by-step illustrations

A comprehensive guide to playing bridge, covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, with a history of the game, anecdotes, and tips from world-famous players. It includes over 700 photographs and artworks and is designed to develop skills and competence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2018
Publisher: Anness Publishing

This meticulously crafted book serves as an invaluable resource for players of all skill levels. It serves as a comprehensive and straightforward tutorial for beginners, an indispensable reference guide containing valuable insights, sample games, tips, and professional strategies for intermediate and advanced players, and a captivating exploration of the history of bridge and the remarkable champions who have shaped its course. In the introductory chapter, the principles of bridge and its ongoing evolution are explored, setting the stage for the subsequent chapters. The first chapter delves into the colorful history of the game, providing a rich backdrop for the rest of the book.

The practical core of the book then focuses on teaching players how to play bridge and enhance their skills, ranging from basic to intermediate and advanced levels, both in bidding and cardplay. This teaching course is meticulously designed to cultivate skills and competence, emphasizing the significance of effective bidding, skillful card play, robust defense, game rules, and strategies for achieving success. With over 700 stunning photographs and artworks, the book seamlessly blends a reference manual, a captivating history, and a comprehensive course into a single beautifully presented and expertly written volume. It delves into the remarkable history of the World Bridge Championships, highlighting the players who have popularized and developed the game we know today. It also covers bridge on TV and video, as well as bridge computer programs and playing bridge with opponents across the world via the internet. Additionally, the book includes anecdotes and tips from renowned world-class players such as Ely Cuthbertson, Charles Goren, Rixi Markus, and Benito Garozzo.

Players of all levels can benefit from this comprehensive guide and enhance their game, reaching their desired skill and knowledge levels and, most importantly, experiencing a profound sense of enjoyment by fully embracing the world of bridge. Whether you are a novice seeking to embark on a thrilling bridge journey or an experienced player looking to refine your skills, this book is your ultimate companion. So, take hold of it, immerse yourself in its pages, and let the magic of bridge unfold as you embark on a journey of skill, knowledge, and endless enjoyment.

Weight: 1388g
Dimension: 214 x 274 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780754834540