The ABC of Auction Bridge: Including the Laws of Auction as Adopted by the Whist Club of New York (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. Edward Atherton

9780267792436: The ABC of Auction Bridge: Including the Laws of Auction as Adopted by the Whist Club of New York (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267792433 ISBN 13: 9780267792436

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master Auction Bridge with clear rules, scoring, and bidding guidance that fit real play.

This concise guide assumes familiarity with ordinary bridge and focuses on the distinct principles of Auction Bridge. It explains how the game differs in scoring, handling revokes, and applying the 1915 changes adopted by major clubs. You’ll learn how the new counting values affect bids, how to score tricks and honors, and what to watch for in the bidding and play.

You’ll find practical explanations that help you translate the laws into play. The book also offers tips on when to overcall, how to respond as second or fourth hand, and how to navigate the competition with confidence, using the updated rules to improve consistency at the table.

The 1915 changes to spade value, cutting order, and slam points, and how they affect bidding strategy.
How to score in the trick column and honor column, including penalties for revokes.
Guidance on bidding patterns for the dealer, second hand, and fourth hand.
Practical advice for defeating declarations and choosing aggressive or cautious calls.

Ideal for readers seeking a practical, keeper reference on Auction Bridge and its laws, including those new to the game who want to understand how bidding and scoring work in practice.

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