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Attack Defense Winning Cardplay At Bridge: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Art of Bridge Cardplay

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Bridge is a fascinating game of strategy, skill, and communication. It requires a keen understanding of the game's mechanics, as well as the ability to think strategically and adapt to changing circumstances. One of the most important aspects of bridge is cardplay, the art of playing your cards to maximize your chances of winning the trick.

In this article, we will delve into the world of attack defense cardplay at bridge. We will explore the basic principles of cardplay, as well as the more advanced techniques used by expert players. By understanding the concepts discussed in this article, you will be well on your way to becoming a more skilled and successful bridge player.

Attack & Defense: Winning Cardplay at Bridge

by Marc Smith

4.7 out of 5

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Basic Principles of Cardplay

The basic principles of cardplay can be summarized as follows:

Play high cards early. This will help you to establish your suit and make it more difficult for your opponents to ruff you.
Play low cards late. This will help you to conserve your high cards and prevent your opponents from taking tricks with their low cards.
Trump wisely. Trumping is a powerful tool, but it should be used judiciously. Trump too often and you will run out of trumps when you need them most.
Establish a suit. This means playing enough cards in a suit to make it a threat. Once you have established a suit, you can use it to force your opponents to ruff or to take tricks with your high cards.
Control the trumps. This means having more trumps than your opponents. If you have control of the trumps, you can prevent your opponents from using their trumps to ruff or to take tricks.

Advanced Techniques of Cardplay

Once you have mastered the basic principles of cardplay, you can start to explore more advanced techniques. These techniques can help you to win tricks even when the odds are stacked against you.

Finesse. A finesse is a play in which you lead a card that is lower than the highest card in your hand. This can be a risky play, but it can also be very rewarding. If your opponents do not have the highest card in the suit, you will win the trick.
Squeeze. A squeeze is a play in which you force your opponents to discard a card that they need. This can be a very effective way to win tricks, especially when your opponents are short of cards.
Endplay. An endplay is a play in which you force your opponents to lead a card that you want them to lead. This can be a very powerful play, as it can allow you to take tricks that you would not otherwise be able to take.

Cardplay is a complex and challenging aspect of bridge. However, by understanding the basic principles and advanced techniques discussed in this article, you can improve your cardplay skills and become a more successful bridge player.

If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to cardplay at bridge, I highly recommend the book Attack Defense Winning Cardplay At Bridge by Eddie Kantar. This book is packed with clear and concise explanations of all aspects of cardplay, from the basic principles to the most advanced techniques. With the help of this book, you will be well on your way to mastering the art of cardplay and becoming a more successful bridge player.

Attack & Defense: Winning Cardplay at Bridge

by Marc Smith

4.7 out of 5