52 Great Bridge Tips on Declarer Play [Paperback]

David Bird (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 28, 2005

When should you open light? How can you decide whether to bid six no trump or six of a suit? How can you prevent the defense from promoting an extra trump trick? How can you survive a bad trump break? What sort of false card is most likely to mislead a defender? You'll find all the answers here, from David Bird, one of the world's leading bridge writers. In his usual clear and entertaining style, he explains how to tackle dozens of situations often mishandled by the average player.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

David Bird is one of the world's leading bridge writers. Although he is primarily known for his bridge fiction, this new instructional book has the hallmark of elegant writing as in all his other publications. David has also written the very successful '52 Great Bridge Tips'.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Batsford (August 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713489774
• ISBN-13: 978-0713489774
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #882,432 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Bird is the author of 108 bridge books, recently overtaking the total of the late Terence Reese. He is best known for his humorous bridge fiction, involving the monks of the St Titus monastery headed by the pompous Abbot, Hugo Yorke-Smith. Bridge correspondent for the Mail on Sunday (UK) and the London Evening Standard, David contributes to many bridge magazines around the world and is a frequent commentator on international bridge events for Bridge Base Online. Married to Thelma, with two children and a four-year-old grandson, he has a great passion for travelling the world. In any country they visit, he and Thelma make sure that they take full advantage of the local food and drink. They are also keen snorkellers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from David Bird, January 27, 2007

By 

Mark (SOQUEL, CA, United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: 52 Great Bridge Tips on Declarer Play (Paperback)

This book of 52 bridge tips is for intermediate and better bridge players. The tips all relate to declarer play. Each tip is presented with an expanded explanation and several examples. Many are unique, and all are very useful. I highly recommended this book from a superb writer of bridge books.