Resources

Look no further, Adam Kaplan's Encyclopedia of bridge has been bringing the fun to bridge terminology since 2009! If you're looking for the "REAL" definitions of bridge terms, look no further:

This is my go-to suit combination place. If you're looking for a simple and complete description of various suit combinations and the best ways to play them, here you go! :D

The first place I head to is Bridgebum.com -- it covers basically any convention you have a question about and is laid out in an easy to read format with clear examples. It also has a really neat section on system notes. This is something that you can use when you're looking for items to finetune in your partnership agreements.

This book, the debut of Mike Lawrence, covers the thought process you should follow when you are trying to deduce where the missing cards are. If you've ever wondered how the pros "see through the backs of the cards" -- this book lays it out cleanly.

This book is often hailed as one of the greatest books on defense, and I can't say I disagree. It's a bit dense, and you need to treat the book with proper respect to get the most out of it. However, if you're an advancing player this should be a must on your reading list.

Larry Cohen's writing style is easy to get into. This is one of the few bridge books I've read like it's a novel! And on top of that, this book introduces the power of having extra trump cards and how you can use that extra infomation to decide how much risk you're willing to take in a competitive auction.

On this website, we have archived Convention Cards and Bulletins! Lots of great bridge reading out there showing you what the greats were doing and why. And it's free! :D

A look into some of the social aspects of bridge and useful articles as well :D

Ulf is an incredible bidding theorist and an exceptional card player. He's got insights on falsecards, bidding structures, and the theory behind the tools we use at the table.

These relaxed social games don’t award masterpoints, keeping the focus on fun and connection. However, all tables play the same boards, so you can still compare your results with other partnerships if you’re feeling competitive!

"I didn't know that was alertable!" will never pass your lips again if you review the alert procedures here. Some bids that are artificial require an alert and this document outlines what is alertable (and WHEN).

Different events have different guidelines -- whether you're playing in a club game, a regional, a limited game, or a NABC event, different conventions may or may not be allowed. You can review what specifically is allowed here!

Why is the director being called? Why is this the ruling made? What infractions warrant a penalty?

Answer all these questions and more with the laws of duplicate bridge :D