{"product_id":"playing-to-win-at-bridge-practical-problems-for-the-improving-player-by-ron-klinger-hardcover-rare-books","title":"Playing to Win at Bridge: Practical Problems for the Improving Player by Ron Klinger [hardcover] (rare books)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"0575041072\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"5uno8q-rg9f0g-95kfo1-qsq66\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlaying to Win at Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e is a renowned bridge puzzle book designed to enhance the skills of intermediate and advanced players.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAuthored by Australian Grand Master and World Bridge Federation International Master Ron Klinger, the book is part of the \u003cem data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"141\"\u003eMaster Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e series and was first published in 1999, with an expanded edition released in 2014.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"445\"\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 organized into three sections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eElementary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"657\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEach section presents a series of practical bridge problems that players might encounter during actual play.\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 hands are not grouped by theme; instead, players are left to determine the appropriate strategy, mirroring real-life scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis approach encourages critical thinking and decision-making under pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRon Klinger\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished Australian contract bridge player and prolific writer, having authored over 70 books on the game.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn in Shanghai, China, in 1941, Klinger has represented Australia in more than 20 world championships since 1976.\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 holds the titles of Australian Grand Master and World Bridge Federation International Master.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn addition to his playing career, Klinger has been a prominent bridge columnist, contributing to publications such as \u003cem data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eThe Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eThe Sun-Herald\u003c\/em\u003e for over 15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis works, including \u003cem data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eGuide to Better Card Play\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eRight Through the Pack Again\u003c\/em\u003e, have won prestigious awards, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the bridge community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"0575041072\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"swnhxw-bbwt52-o7kjps-d9okm9\" data-cel-widget=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"edpIngress_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"edpIngress\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"edpIngress\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"edpIngress_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"0575041072\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"ct0sia-2yo161-agz85g-ydemol\" data-cel-widget=\"edpIngress_feature_div\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"richProductInformation\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"richProductInformation\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"0575041072\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"a9nib-ct7l20-x0i0tv-4m3r01\" data-cel-widget=\"richProductInformation_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"rich_product_information\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"mb3jpv-9rgs3c-th2ble-tqdttw\" data-cel-widget=\"rich_product_information\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253245010106,"sku":"3494ZZMRL-Used","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/WhatsAppImage2025-05-27at3.22.10PM.jpg?v=1760980267","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/playing-to-win-at-bridge-practical-problems-for-the-improving-player-by-ron-klinger-hardcover-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}