Expert Bridge Simplified: Arithmetic Shortcuts for Declarer - Softcover

Jeff Rubens

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097534191X ISBN 13: 9780975341919

Publisher: bridge world books, 2009

Synopsis

This book takes a lighthearted approach to tackling challenging problems, and demystifies bridge mathematics for the practical player. After mastering the basic techniques for declarer, bridge players improve by applying those procedures more effectively. The most common question among those who study declarer's craft is: "How do I calculate the odds?" Even highly experienced players sometimes struggle with reevaluating chances, restricted choice, and drawing inferences from cards played by the opponents. This book demystifies bridge mathematics and puts it in its proper place. Basic ideas point to preferred lines of play, but complicated and exact calculations are downplayed. Practical players will learn how to win through the use of "shortcuts," while those intrigued by the theory will find useful tools. The book's lighthearted approach emphasizes that the effort to find the best move should never be allowed to interfere with having fun. "Jeff Rubens has produced a magnum opus... Anyone wanting to improve should read it..." --The New York Times

Edition details

• Publisher: bridge world books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 097534191X
• ISBN 13: 9780975341919
• Binding: Paperback