{"product_id":"bidding-a-bridge-hand-by-terence-reese-rare-books","title":"Bidding a Bridge Hand by Terence Reese [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"218\" class=\"\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"378\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eReese's work focuses on enhancing the reader's ability to evaluate hands and make informed bidding decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough a series of hands and scenarios, he illustrates how to assess hand strength, distribution, and the implications of various bids.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book emphasizes the importance of judgment over rigid systems, encouraging players to develop a flexible approach to bidding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"458\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eKey topics include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"570\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"570\" class=\"\"\u003eEvaluating Hand Strength: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eUnderstanding the value of high cards, suit length, and distribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"693\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"693\" class=\"\"\u003eResponding to Partner's Opening Bid: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDetermining when to bid, pass, or raise based on hand evaluation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"800\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"800\" class=\"\"\u003eCompetitive Bidding: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eNavigating bids in contested auctions and understanding opponents' potential holdings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"915\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"915\" class=\"\"\u003eOvercalls and Interventions: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStrategic decisions when opponents have made an opening bid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"995\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book is structured to guide players from basic concepts to more advanced strategies, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate players seeking to improve their bidding skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1025\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1266\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerence Reese\u003c\/strong\u003e (1913–1996) was a British bridge player and writer, regarded as one of the finest of all time in both fields.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe was born in Epsom, Surrey, England, and was educated at Bradfield College and New College, Oxford, where he studied classics and attained a double first, graduating in 1935.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eReese won every major honor in the game, including the European Championship four times and the Bermuda Bowl in 1955.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe was also the long-time bridge correspondent for \u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eThe Lady\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/em\u003e, and the \u003cem data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"108\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eLondon Evening News\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1427\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn his career as a writer, Reese had a number of co-authors, mostly highly competent players and writers, yet all his books were in his inimitable style.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe was one of the most influential and acerbic of bridge writers, with a large output, including several books which remain in print as classics of bridge play\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping 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