{"product_id":"test-your-bridge-play-2-by-edwin-kantar-rare-books","title":"Test Your Bridge Play: 2 by Edwin Kantar [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1u39ne5\" data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eTest Your Bridge Play: Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e100 declarer-play problems\u003c\/strong\u003e tailored for intermediate players, especially those who are often going down in cold contracts. It’s designed to sharpen your declarer technique through repetition and pattern recognition—covering key maneuvers like endplays, avoidance plays, suit establishment, elimination, and counting. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe problems are grouped into sections that progressively raise the stakes, and Kantar encourages you to revisit recurring themes—if you miss a trick the first time, you'll likely spot it the next time a similar layout appears\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eEach problem includes a clear presentation of the hand (often with bidding irrelevant), followed by detailed solutions and principles to solidify learning. The tone is approachable and even humorous, ensuring that improvement happens without tedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mpowers.com\/books\/testyourbridgeplay.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.mpowers.com\/books\/testyourbridgeplay.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIdeal for players aiming to elevate declarer play without the complexity reserved for advanced or expert-level readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1tk5z9k\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eAbout the Author —\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEddie Kantar\u003c\/strong\u003e (1932–2022) was a world-class American bridge player and one of the most beloved bridge authors and teachers. He won two Bermuda Bowl world championships (1977, 1979), amassed 15 North American titles, and was inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 1996\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eKantar began playing at age 11 and was teaching bridge by 17; his early passion led to over 35 books and regular columns for \u003cem data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eThe Bridge World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eACBL Bulletin\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"184\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eBridge Today\u003c\/em\u003e\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 writing is known for combining technical depth with a warm, humorous style—making complex declarer and defence techniques accessible and entertaining\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBeyond writing, he taught internationally, lectured on bridge cruises, and uniquely competed in both a World Bridge Championship and a World Table Tennis Championship—a rare dual feat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255614103738,"sku":"355IY7RI9-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/2222_6b18f580-7504-41a1-86c0-b6eaa9a63238.jpg?v=1763032361","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/test-your-bridge-play-2-by-edwin-kantar-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}