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I'm looking to buy a few new books that are all about decisions in bidding whether to bid game or not, whether it's better to defend or declare, how good is your hand now that your LHO has overcalled diamonds, when partner has a singleton in a particular suit, etc.
Can anyone recomend anything suitable.
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System inspecific bidding theory books
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Posted 2007-November-05, 14:32
The difference between theory and practice is that in theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice, there is.
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Posted 2007-November-05, 14:48
How about Mike Lawrence's Complete Book of Hand Evaluation.
Please let me know about any questions or interest or bug reports about GIB.
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Posted 2007-November-05, 14:56
Or the Robson/Segal book.
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Posted 2007-November-05, 15:00
Design for Bidding by S.J. (Skid) Simon.
Pretty old book and hard to get your hands on, but the first several chapters are excellent. The later discussion of weak versus strong 2 bid openings will seem horribly out of fashion. But the science vs bashing discussion early on is well worth a read.
Pretty old book and hard to get your hands on, but the first several chapters are excellent. The later discussion of weak versus strong 2 bid openings will seem horribly out of fashion. But the science vs bashing discussion early on is well worth a read.
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Posted 2007-November-05, 15:03
Larry Cohen "To bid or not to bid".
I remeber a small PDF file with an article written
by Cohen who contained the "complete" content
of the above mentioned book.
Ron Klingers "Modern Loosing Trick Count"
Nice book, the first two chapter and the appendix
containing some adjustments to the basic LTC
alone is worth the book.
The rest contains high tech, ...
I remeber a small PDF file with an article written
by Cohen who contained the "complete" content
of the above mentioned book.
Ron Klingers "Modern Loosing Trick Count"
Nice book, the first two chapter and the appendix
containing some adjustments to the basic LTC
alone is worth the book.
The rest contains high tech, ...
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
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Posted 2007-November-05, 17:06
Klinger also wrote "When to Bid, When to Pass".
Reminds me, I need to read that again.
Reminds me, I need to read that again.
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Posted 2007-November-06, 09:05
I have Robson/Segal lying about somewhere. I forgot about that. It's due a reread.
I'm a fan of Lawrence's books so I've ordered his Complete Book on Hand Evaluation as well as his Complete Guide to Contested Auctions.
I'm pretty familiar with the LOTT including all the adjustments and analysis and stuff. I've read Cohen's book before I think. There might be a few more obscure things I'd learn from those books but not enough to warrant buying them.
I may yet look into those other recommended books (by Klinger and Skid).
Thanks for your help guys/gals.
I'm a fan of Lawrence's books so I've ordered his Complete Book on Hand Evaluation as well as his Complete Guide to Contested Auctions.
I'm pretty familiar with the LOTT including all the adjustments and analysis and stuff. I've read Cohen's book before I think. There might be a few more obscure things I'd learn from those books but not enough to warrant buying them.
I may yet look into those other recommended books (by Klinger and Skid).
Thanks for your help guys/gals.
The difference between theory and practice is that in theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice, there is.
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Posted 2007-November-06, 18:52
Morehead On Bidding has one of the best chapters on theory I've read. The bidding is out of style but the theory never is.
Cheers,
Carl
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Cheers,
Carl
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Cheers,
Carl
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