A First Book of Bridge Problems

Patrick O'Connor

ISBN 10: 1897106831 / ISBN 13: 9781897106839

Published by Master Point Press, CA, 2011

About this Item

This book comprises 50 problems in declarer play and defence for the beginning player, presented in approximate order of difficulty. The emphasis is on planning the play at the first trick. The idea is to present bridge hands as the reader would encounter them playing at the table. Unlike in a textbook, where topics are introduced systematically, there is no clue as to what type of play is required. Experienced players recognize certain standard situations without having to work them out. This does not apply to novices who spend a lot of mental effort on them. The aim of the book is to get novices to develop their recognition of these situations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A First Book of Bridge Problems
• Publisher: Master Point Press, CA
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1897106831
• ISBN 13: 9781897106839
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 14W x 0.66H x 21.6D centimeters 14 centimeters width by 0.66 centimeters height by 21.6 centimeters depth

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Synopsis

A First Book of Bridge Problems comprises fifty problems in declarer play and defense for the beginning player, presented in approximate order of difficulty, with emphasis on planning the play at the first trick. The hands are presented to the reader as they would encounter them playing at the table. Unlike in a textbook, where topics are introduced systematically, there is no clue as to what type of play is required. Experienced players recognize certain standard situations without having to work them out. This does not apply to novices, who spend a lot of mental effort on them. The book will help the novice player to develop their recognition of these situations. Winner of the 2012 ABTA Book of the Year of the Award! Patrick O'Connor (Sydney, Australia) is a retired IT consultant who now teaches beginning bridge classes.

About the Author

Pat O'Connor is a retired IT consultant from Sydney, Australia who now teaches beginning bridge classes.