The Complete Win at Whist: Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Strategies - Softcover

Andrews, Joe D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1944201017 ISBN 13: 9781944201012

Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge, 2016

Synopsis

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS !

WHIST is one of the original Classics, predating the card games of Bridge, Pinochle, Spades, Poker, and Hearts - to name a few.
The last 50 years have seen the resurgence of many variations of Whist - especially the Bid version with the use of Jokers! The popularity of the Internet,dedicated APP Sites, and the growth of "live" tournaments, have helped to promote Whist.

Joe Andrews, the author of The Complete Win at Hearts, Spades, and Euchre books, introduces players of all abilities to Whist. There is a focus on strategy and technique. The use of illustrative, instructional hands and quizzes, will help to improve your skill level.

You will learn to master:

. Analysis of the hand
. Bidding
. Play of the hand
. Defensive strategy
. Working with your partner
. Trump and No Trump skills

In addition, you will find:

. The complete history of Whist
. Joker / Kitty and Straight Whist variations
. A full glossary of terms and definitions
. Chapters devoted to Whist organizations
. Official Rules for "live" tournaments

This book will help you to get the most out of Whist!

About this title

About the Author

Joe Andrews has been playing competitive card games for more than 40 years. In addition, he has had numerous card game articles published in Games Magazine (since 1999). He was also a contractor for the U.S. Playing Card Company, the MSN Gaming Zone, as well as many Internet card game sites. He is a games inventor, having released two new card games (Jack Attack!, and Heartswitch) during the past few years

Edition details

• Publisher: Baron Barclay Bridge
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1944201017
• ISBN 13: 9781944201012
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 137