To Win At Bridge: Have You Got What It Takes
By (Author) Ron Klinger
Orion Publishing Co
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
1st December 2007
27th September 2007
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
795.415
Paperback
128
Width 128mm, Height 196mm, Spine 12mm
120g
The world of bridge has winners and also-rans. What would you rather be Winning might not be everything, but it is much better than finishing second or third, and way ahead of being out of place.
This book examines the attributes and skills you need to be on the winner's dais more often, not only the personal qualities and psychological requirements, but also the methods you are using and the standard of card play required. TO WIN AT BRIDGE is a challenge full of tips and telling advice, which if followed will produce a positive lift to your game.Ron Klinger, a First Class Master of Laws, is recognised internationally as a leading bridge writer and teacher. He first played for Australia in 1970 when he was a member of the team that won the Far East Open Teams Championship. Since then he has competed in the world championships in 1976, 1978, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1993 and 2000. He won the Far East Open Pairs Championship in 1985 and again in 1987. In 1989 he was a member of the Australian Open Team which reached the semi-finals of the Bermuda Bowl, the world teams championship. In addition to the numerous state and national titles to his credit, he is an Australian Grand Master and a World Bridge Federation International Master.