"Advanced bridge covers methods used by top players. This, the first of two advanced books, focuses on the uncontested auction (where the opponents don't interfere). Slam bidding is richly featured, including Roman Keycard, control bidding, the Jacoby 2NT and splinters. Other conventions include Checkback, weak jump shifts, fourth suit forcing, and transfers to minors"--Back cover.
A Guide to Learning and Understanding Contract Bridge Richard V. Smith ... DOUBLETON AND SINGLETON HONORS You will virtually never lead from a high card when it is in a doubleton or singleton such as : K 2 Q2 J 2 K QJ When you do ...
NORTH ( Mrs. Bennett ) 4 A 10 6 3 V 10 8 5 • 4 of A 9842 WEST ( Mr. Hoffman ) A Q 72 V AJ3 • AQ 10 92 of J 6 EAST ( Mrs. Hoffman ) 4 V Q 94 KJ 763 of Q 753 SOUTH ( Mr. Bennett ) A KJ 985 V K 762 • 8 5 of K 10 Neither side vulnerable .
Opening leads, signaling and discarding are all covered in this basic guide to a vitally important topic.
An expert guide to playing bridge at intermediate and advanced level, with world-class tips shown in 250 photographs and diagrams
Many players know little more about the finesse other than how to handle an A-Q combination. This book covers the more complex finessing situations, including double finesses, two-way finesses, and the intra-finesse.
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The squel to ... 25 bridge conventions you should know--Cover.