Bridge for dummies
By: by Eddie Kantar.
Series: --For dummies
Publisher: IDG Books Worldwide
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Foster City, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 382
Subjects: Contract bridge.
Description: Would you like to play a card game more challenging than Old Maid, Go Fish, or War? Are you fascinated by the bridge columns in your local newspaper? If you'd like to take the plunge and join the millions of bridge players worldwide, here's your chance.

With Bridge For Dummies at your side, you'll have plenty of expert tips, techniques, and suggestions to help you master this challenging game. With dozens of sample hands and helpful diagrams, you'll be taking tricks in no time!

Inside, you'll discover how to

Determine how many tricks you can take with your hand
Declare the best bid to get the game started
Make your contracts by establishing and taking tricks
Interpret your partner's bids and respond to them appropriately
Decipher bridge terminology and talk like a pro
Secure the winning opening lead so you can get off to a great start
Use the power of preemptive bids and other interference bids to disrupt your opponents' communication
Purchase and play computer bridge games
Locate online bridge stuff with a listing of Web site forums and e-mail bridge games
Notes: Includes index.