Introductory Duplicate Bridge: American Standard With Competitive Strategies

This book teaches the basics of duplicate bridge. The bidding system used is American Standard. Examples are used throughout the book to explain how you should bid and play the game. Every chapter ends with a summary of what you should remember. This will make it easier for you to memorize what needs to be memorized. Also there are additional examples for each chapter that you may use as practice deals. The contents of the book is divided in such a way that you may first just read parts of it to get a very basic understanding of the game, and then you may go back and read more detailed sections when you are mor comfortable with the game. In this way it is believed that the book will accompany you on your way to becoming an intermediate player. References to further reading are given. The book has been used to teach beginners, and several of them have been able to play successfully against experienced players after only one or two games.

Anders Hansson is a professor of electrical engineering and the book "Introductory Duplicate Bridge" was written during his first two years as a bridge player. The main motivation was to facilitate his own learning process. He realized during this time that there are few good introductory books on bridge published which teaches the tactics of duplicate bridge - at least for the beginner. Also very few books make sure to teach and explain everything from the very beginning. This book is an attempt to bridge this gap. As a recent beginner himself, he has the insight into what is difficult to learn for beginners. In combination with Anders' great teaching experience it is hence believed that you will enjoy reading this book and the process of becoming an intermediate player of duplicate bridge.