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Bridge For Complete Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide by Paul Mendelson

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Bridge for Complete Beginners

by Paul Mendelson

4.5 out of 5

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Bridge is a classic card game that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. It is a game of strategy and skill, and it can be a great way to socialize and have fun. If you're new to bridge, don't worry! This guide will provide you with everything you need to know to get started.

The Basics of Bridge

Bridge is a four-player game that is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. The players are divided into two partnerships, and each partnership sits opposite each other. The goal of the game is to be the first partnership to reach a score of 100 points.

The game begins with each player being dealt 13 cards. The player to the left of the dealer then leads by playing a card. The other players must then follow suit if they can. If they cannot follow suit, they may play any card.

The trick is won by the player who played the highest card in the suit that was led. If a player plays a trump card, then they win the trick regardless of the suit that was led.

After the trick is won, the player who won the trick leads the next card. The game continues in this way until all 13 tricks have been played.

Scoring in Bridge

The scoring in bridge is based on the number of tricks that each partnership takes. The partnership that takes the most tricks scores points. There are various ways to score points in bridge, but the most common is by taking "tricks over and above." This means that a partnership scores points for each trick that they take over the number of tricks that they bid.

For example, if a partnership bids four tricks and they take five tricks, they score one point. If they take six tricks, they score two points. The first partnership to reach a score of 100 points wins the game.

Strategies for Bridge

There are many different strategies that can be used to play bridge. Some of the most common strategies include:

Bidding: Bidding is a crucial part of bridge. The goal of bidding is to communicate with your partner about the strength of your hand and the number of tricks that you think you can take.
Leading: The lead is the first card that is played in a trick. The lead can be a powerful tool, and it can be used to set up your partner for a trick or to prevent your opponents from taking a trick.
Playing: Playing is the art of deciding which card to play on each trick. The goal of playing is to take as many tricks as possible while minimizing the number of tricks that your opponents take.
Defense: Defense is the art of preventing your opponents from taking tricks. There are various defensive techniques that can be used, such as blocking, ruffing, and discarding.

Bridge is a challenging and rewarding game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you're looking for a new card game to learn, I highly recommend bridge. With a little practice, you'll be able to master the basics of the game and start winning against your friends and family.

Bridge for Complete Beginners

by Paul Mendelson

4.5 out of 5