365 Winning Bridge Tips [Paperback]

Danny Kleinman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005

Can you learn from the errors of others? Here is a collection of problems, mostly very simple ones, that gave a variety of players, mainly intermediate players but occasionally beginners or experts, some trouble. You won't find bidding problems worthy of the Master Solvers' Club (a monthly Bridge World feature), declarer-play problems fit for "Test Your Play" (another Bridge World feature) or problems to challenge defensive maven Eddie Kantar. Instead you will find the kinds of "bread and butter" problems that arise several times a session each time you trudge to your local duplicate bridge club or travel to a sectional or regional tournament. An invaluable collection of advice for the improving player, covering all aspects of the game.

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About the Author

* Danny Kleinman of Los Angeles is a prolific bridge writer, theorist, professional player and teacher, who is a regular contributor to several bridge magazines. His last book was The Notrump Zone (2004; ISBN 1-89415-470-3).

Product Details

• Paperback: 298 pages
• Publisher: Master Point Press (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897106041
• ISBN-13: 978-1897106044
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,017,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting bidding thoughts, good play problems, April 12, 2006

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B. Einhorn (New York City, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 365 Winning Bridge Tips (Paperback)

When I first saw this book I expected it to be the routine book of play problems with Loser on Loser plays, not ruffing in 2nd spot, etc. Instead I was pleasantly surprised as the problems were common, but not the routine ones covered in many other books. There are bidding, defense, and play problems, all requiring the reader to listen to the bidding.

I don't agree with all of the authors bidding ideas, but they are interesting. And some of his points are excellent, like when he expalins why a convention should not be used in a certain situation. Also, concerning Long Suit/Short Suit game tries, its better if the weak hand describes itself, not the strong hand.

The play problems are mostly Intermediate Plus. Most are MP oriented, but that doesn't take away from their use for IMPS players. The problems are common ones, not unusual squeezes.
They involve counting, listening to the bidding, visualizing the unseen hands, thinking about a suit based on spots played, not breaking new suits, or setting up a suit.

Over, this book will not be of much interest to Advanced players (most who think they are advanced are just Intermediate plus) becajus ethey will find the play problems easy, and already know the bidding.

Those below Intermediate level will not be able to visialize teh hands and think about the spots, and will miss most of the problems, and probably not even know how to solve them.

Example:

You dont want to lead any other suit but Clubs, based on the bidding, so you select Clubs.
you lead K from KQ32
Dummy has 10 x x
pard plays the 5.

Declarer plays the 6.

Whats going on?
At first you may think its a Bath Coup and not to continue.
But with the 10 in Dummy, its likely Declarer doesn't have the AJ else he would take the K and lead to the 10, establishing a 2nd trick by force.

Leading low can be ok.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful reading., July 1, 2010

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This review is from: 365 Winning Bridge Tips (Paperback)

A good book to keep by the side of the chair. Pick it up when you have time and continue from where you left off.

Author's clear logical writing does a good job of helping you apply your intelligence to bridge playing.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A practical-minded resource for bridge players of all levels from novice to skilled professional, February 12, 2006

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 365 Winning Bridge Tips (Paperback)

Expert-level bridge and backgammon player Danny Kleinman presents 365 Winning Bridge Tips, a practical-minded resource for bridge players of all levels from novice to skilled professional. Virtually every tip is actually in the form of a bridge problem, spelled out with a simple black-and-white diagram and bridge notation, while the text walks the reader through the problem, the ideal solution, and possible alternatives. Discussing both issues of bidding and card play, 365 Winning Bridge Tips presumes familiarity with basic bridge rules and conventions but no more than that. A "must-read" from the aspiring bridge gamer seeking to hone his or her skills.