How the Experts Win at Bridge [Paperback]

Larry Cohen (Author), Burt Hall (Author), Lynn Rose-Hall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1996

This book represents the best thinking of experts on every aspect of the game ... how they bid, play hands, defend, choose leads and decide when and when not to double. Special coverage is given also to team games, building successful partnerships and conventions most regularly used by experts. Finally, there is a designated self-study program to help you be the very best you can be. The unique things about this book are that:

(1) It is the first book in 40 years to deal with the entire game of bridge.

(2) It represents the modern thinking of today's experts who win national championships.

(3) It is especially well-organized and easy to read.

For these reasons the book received the "1997 Book of the Year" award from the American Bridge Teacher's Association and continues to be a best-seller at national tournaments.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Comments on the book include:

"The bargain of the year ... absolute dynamite. They have captured the essence of what makes top players successful." by American Contract Bridge League Bulletin ------

"They're telling you all our secrets - please don't read this book!" by Zia ------

"Many of the principles that have made our partnership so successful are divulged here - this book will improve your entire game." by Jeff Meckstroth & Eric Rodwell ------

"The way they explain bidding philosophy ... is a deadly accurate portrayal ... of today's national champions." by Larry Cohen

"The chapter on defence is worth the price of the book alone ... I have never seen defence laid out so simply and elegantly." by Canadian Masterpoint -- Publisher Comments

About the Author

In his youth, Burt Hall was selected to play with Charles Goren when the great master was playing with local talent at regional events. Because of other demands he retired from tournament bridge in his twenties. During the mid-1980's, three decades later, he returned to tournament bridge to find dramatic changes in the game and the literature much enriched. Not hindered by the past, he became a keen observer of the modern approach to bridge and the winning ways of the experts. Eventually, Burt formed a partnership with his present wife and favorite partner, Lynn Rose-Hall. They have established an enviable record and have amassed several thousand master points in local, regional and national events. They have also taught advanced bridge in the Washington, DC area, a course based on the winning ways of the experts. In this book they share those winning ways with you.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Jordan Press; 1 edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966116704
• ISBN-13: 978-0966116700
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #613,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How The Experts Win At Bridge, January 3, 2000

By 

Eugene Fisher (Potomac, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How the Experts Win at Bridge (Paperback)

This book has helped my overall game more than any other bridge book. I particularly benefitted from the concepts of "getting your bid in early" and the "5 lines of defense." The methodology suggested by the authors for when to play safe and when to take risk for the overtrick in match point play was also of major benefit.

I have purchased copies for 2 of my partners so my master point total can increase that much faster. I would recommend the book for any serious player, whether his/her game is match points, team, or rubber bridge.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars How the experts win at bridge, December 24, 1999

By 

bruce b jarvis (Pleasanton, Ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How the Experts Win at Bridge (Paperback)

It is direct & to the point with plenty of review questions. More suited to the intermediate bridge player, and too much for the novice, I think. as with most interesting books it is hard to put down, but you must limit your single reading time to limit the amount of info you can retain. I like the book, and have played bridge for several years, and am a director, and teacher.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How The Experts Win At Bridge, January 3, 2000

By 

Eugene Fisher (Potomac, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How the Experts Win at Bridge (Paperback)

This book has helped my overall game more than any other bridge book. I particularly benefitted from the concepts of "getting your bid in early" and the "5 lines of defense." The methodology suggested by the authors for when to play safe and when to take risk for the overtrick in match point play was also of major benefit.

I have purchased copies for 2 of my partners so my master point total can increase that much faster. I would recommend the book for any serious player, whether his/her game is match points, team, or rubber bridge.