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Author: Robert B. Ewen
Publisher:
Published: 1970
Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 9780709036920
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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: Audrey Grant
Publisher: Audrey Grant Better Bridge
Published: 2012-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780939460397
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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: David Bird
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9781554947690
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinning 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
Published: 2006-03-28
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780910791052
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe most comprehensive book ever written on opening leads. Almost every situation imaginable is presented with a wealth of examples from world championship play.
Author: Hugh Walter Kelsey
Publisher: Victor Gollancz
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780575059405
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Edgar Kaplan
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2010-06-17
Total Pages: 468
ISBN-13: 9780486245591
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Author: Barbara Seagram
Publisher: Master Point Press
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781897106112
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDefense 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: Chris Ward
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781857442366
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrandmaster Chris Ward explains the important ideas behind every major opening, unraveling among others the secrets of the Sicilian, the mysteries of the Modern and the fundamentals of the French. He emphasizes the need to understand the key elements of each opening rather than simply memorize a series of complicated variations that leave you stranded if the opponent varies from the expected route. This book deals with every important opening, focuses on the application of simple principles and has a revolutionary layout to help readers absorb the key ideas. (6 7/8 x 9 5/8, 144 pages, b&w illustrations)
Author: David Bird
Publisher: D&B Publishing
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781904468004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNo trump contracts provide the nuts and bolts of bridge card play. Without a trump suit lurking in the background, where small cards can pop up unexpectedly and ruff your winners, the play is simplified and becomes all about the correct handling of the suits. This does not imply that no trump play is easy--far from it. There are difficult decisions to be made all along the line: should you take a finesse? which is the danger hand? when is it right to hold off? In this groundbreaking book, renowned bridge author David Bird helps you to answer these questions and to comprehend the reasoning as to why certain decisions are taken. Each independent principle is thoroughly examined and the reader is then invited to test their own understanding of the concept by answering a number of puzzles typical of those that arise in practical play.
Author: Andrew Robson
Publisher: Collins
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780007234028
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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.
