Bridge Lessons: Competitive Bidding

Bridge Lessons

by Andrew Robson

There is no more important skill for the winning bridge player than competitive bidding judgement. In this gem, Andrew teaches you when to pass, double or bid on and how to put the maximum pressure on the opposition. A must-buy for all serious players.

54 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published November 1, 2015

About the author

Andrew Robson OBE is England’s best known bridge player. Andrew has represented England for some 30 years. His many competitive successes include winning the World Youth Team Championships, the European Championships, and the Gold Cup on no fewer than eight occasions.

Andrew has put his training as a schoolteacher to good use by heading hundreds of instructional seminars around the UK, many in aid of charity. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to bridge and charity. Later the same year he was the joint winner of Personality of the Year at the International Bridge Press Association's annual awards. In 2018 he was a winner of the English Bridge Union's Diamond Award, introduced to recognise players "in recognition of excellence and success over a sustained period for England's international teams”.In 1995, he founded the highly successful Andrew Robson Bridge Club in South West London. He writes daily for the Times, weekly for Country Life and Money Week, and monthly for The Oldie. He is the author of many books on bridge, as well as instructional DVDs and online videos.

Andrew is married, with two daughters, and lives in London. When not bridging, Andrew loves long walks and bike rides.

http://www.andrewrobson.co.uk/andrew/...

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obviously such a large subject can't be covered in one small volume, but this book is full of help for improving intermediates like me. Lots of specific guidelines for various situations, plus some thought-provoking advice which will prompt more reading. Recommended.