Bridge for Dummies - Paperback

by Eddie Kantar (Author)

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.

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• 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

Author Biography

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.