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Kampen ved bridgebordet omhandler alle meldesituationer i bridge, hvor begge ledder er inde i meldeforløbet.Det er købmandens dialekt og sprog, I skal lære at forstå, hvis I vil vinde "Kampen ved bridgebordet"."Hvad kan bedst betale sig?" bør fremover være spørgsmålet, I stiller jer selv ved bridgebordet, og ikke så meget: "Hvad kan vi vinde?", som vi ellers oftest hører ved bordene.Tager I denne parole til jer, vil jeres resultater ved bridgebordet forbedre sig markant fremadrettet.

Femfarve i major har for længst bevist sin overlegenhed i moderne turneringsbridge. Mange tror, fejlagtigt, at det er svært at lære, men i denne bog forekommer det nemt. Hvad betyder det for minoråbningerne, at man benytter femfarveåbninger i major? Hvordan fungerer støttemeldingerne i major? Er det en god ide at spille 2-o-1 som udgangskrav? Du finder svarene her! Et letflydende sprog fører dig roligt gennem bogen, og gode eksempler sikrer forståelsen. Mange par kan løfte deres niveau ved at skifte til femfarve i major, og kendskab til systemet er nærmest en nødvendighed for spillere, der gerne vil spille bridge på nettet.

Welcome to "Math of the River: Playing the Odds in Texas Hold'em." If you've ever been intrigued by the mystique of poker, drawn to the green felt tables of casinos, or simply fascinated by the blend of strategy, psychology, and mathematics that define this iconic card game, you're in for an exciting journey. Texas Hold'em is more than just a game of chance; it's a game of skill, precision, and calculated risk-taking. This book is your key to unlocking the secrets behind the game and enhancing your poker prowess. In Texas Hold'em, the river card is the final puzzle piece, the moment of truth, where decisions can make or break a player's fortune. But to navigate the river successfully, one must first understand the river's mathematics, the art of playing the odds. Throughout these pages, we will dive deep into poker mathematics, exploring the probabilities, odds, and strategic insights that separate the novice from the expert. You'll discover how to assess your starting hands, make informed decisions on the flop, turn, and river, and gain a deeper appreciation for the mental acumen required to outmaneuver your opponents.

This is an entertaining contract bridge book about the Lebensohl convention, filled with pictures, stories, limericks, poems, memory aids, bidding charts, practice tips, puzzles, and quizzes. Plenty of examples and full sample deals are included. This book uses an abundance of repetition and tried and true learning techniques to help the reader retain information.The Foreword is written by Scottie Waldron, ACBL King of Bridge, 2003.Who should read this book?This book is for:Savvy bridge players who want to learn Lebensohl in an enjoyable way.Anyone who needs a Lebensohl refresher course.Cool bridge teachers who want to use an informal text that takes a light-hearted, fun approach to Lebensohl.Bridge players who take secret pleasure in doubling the opponents, when appropriate, and collecting big penalties.Busy bridge players who are tired of combing the Internet and finding inconsistent and sometimes inaccurate information on the topic.People who appreciate lots of examples followed by puzzles and quizzes to check progress.People who enjoy bridge tales from the trenches and learning by hearing about "Lebensohl hands gone wrong" and what not to do.People who like information summarized in concise bidding charts.Creative people who enjoy bidding rules summarized in the form of a poem.People who love to collect "rules of thumb" about playing bridge.People who appreciate clever illustrations.People who are looking for an enjoyable book that looks like someone put a lot of time, effort, and love into creating it.People who love learning about bridge but need a book that doesn't read like a refrigerator manual.People of all ages who want to learn Lebensohl. (This book may even be appropriate for gifted kids with good reading skills.)Those who find bridge books intimidating or who have given up on learning Lebensohl.What will you learn?You will learn:The interesting backstory behind the Lebensohl convention.What Lebensohl is all about and situations where it applies.What you give up when you play Lebensohl and what you gain.Why Lebensohl is superior to the "stolen bids" system.Why experts like Lebensohl.What you should do if you know your side has the lion's share (23+ points).Suggested rules for playing Lebensohl when the opponents interfere over your side's 1NT.How to make effective use of penalty doubles when playing Lebensohl.Counterdefenses to NT defenses.Dealing with higher level interference over 1NT.Dealing with artificial interference over 1NT (e.g., when opps have a two-suited holding where both suits are known, when opps have a two-suited holding where only one suit is known, when opps have a two-suited holding where both suits are unknown, when opps have a one-suited holding that is either known or unknown, when opps have an either/or holding of some variety).How to handle delayed Lebensohl situations (when the opps don't interfere immediately).How to alert Lebensohl bids.How to use Lebensohl when the opps open a weak two-bid and partner doubles andwhen it's okay to pass partner's double (and when it's not).How to use Lebensohl after partner reverses.When it's okay to break the Lebensohl relay.Whether Lebensohl is a relay bid or a puppet bid (and why it doesn't matter).An introduction to basic Transfer Lebensohl.Some of the most common mistakes when playing Lebensohl and how to avoid them.Some differences in the way that people play Lebensohl.And much more.

Cet ouvrage offre une explication complète du jeu de whist, avec des conseils stratégiques et des techniques de jeu pour les débutants et les joueurs expérimentés. L'ouvrage est écrit par Louis-Charles La Bourdonnais, l'un des joueurs de whist les plus célèbres et respectés de l'histoire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This compact, pocket-sized booklet is your must-have bridge companion, designed to accompany you wherever your bridge adventures take you.

"The second book in Danny Roth's new intermediate-level series on declarer play, this book covers topics that, once mastered, will bring any intermediate player an immediate improvement in their scores. As always, the author's clear exposition of his points is followed by a large collection of problems where the reader can test his understanding of this new-found knowledge."--

Bridge Bidding Tips is a great addition to the knowledge base for intermediate duplicate bridge players. Players are often in doubt about borderline cases; the tips in this book will address these concerns and improve your bidding.There are many nuances to bidding difficult hands. You have to know when to bid, when to pass, when to be aggressive and when to sit back and let the opponents win the contract. This book will help you in making those decisions and will give you invaluable tips on how to use conventions. The book is full of examples and quizzes to sharpen your skills in making borderline decisions. Here are just a few examples of what an intermediate duplicate bridge player can learn from this book: Which conventions are more useful than othersWhen to use point count and when to use loser countThe opening bid rule of 22When to overcall and when to passHow to be bold when balancingRules for jump bids in your suitTypes of doubles and when to stand for partners' doubleConverting from Standard American to 2/1 systemSlam bidding; when to ask for controls and when to cue bidDefenses against NT openings; when to bid and when to pass.