[dutch89]

Hello, I am new the forum.

I wanted to post this is the proper spot, but it would not let me create it in the bridge materials section.

What books would you recommend to a new bridge player? ( I am not really new, but it has been years since I have played and want to basically forget everything and start over).

Also I am looking for people to play, learn, and teach me things. One that wont bite my head off if I make a mistake

[Stephen Tu]

IMO:
To begin:"Bridge for Dummies" by Eddie Kantar
ACBL/Bridgebase learn to play bridge software: https://web3.acbl.or...-learn-software

Then:Bill Root, "How to Play a Bridge Hand", "How to Defend a Bridge Hand"
and/orVictor Mollo and Nico Gardener, "Card Play Technique".

From these you will have solid foundation, after you master the material there are dozens of worthwhile books depending on what aspect of bridge you want to improve.

[hrothgar]

In addition to what Stephen recommended, you might consider playing around with the Bridge Master deals that are available on BBO

[HardVector]

I'm a big fan of Standard Bridge Bidding for the 21st Century and Advanced Bridge Bidding for the 21st Century by Max Hardy. It's more comprehensive and up to date than Root's book.

[dutch89]

Thank you for your input.
I remember having Bridge for Dummies back when I was in Highschool. But I can grab that one again without problem. I will take a look at the others and make a selection or two.
.

Follow up question. Are the beginner robots that I can rent for a week good enough for practice as a beginner?
Is there a large difference between skill?

[cencio]

dutch89, on 2018-November-14, 12:47, said:

Thank you for your input.
I remember having Bridge for Dummies back when I was in Highschool. But I can grab that one again without problem. I will take a look at the others and make a selection or two.
.

Follow up question. Are the beginner robots that I can rent for a week good enough for practice as a beginner?
Is there a large difference between skill?

I suggest you the freeware wbridge5

[spotlight7]

dutch89, on 2018-November-13, 16:13, said:

Hello, I am new the forum.

I wanted to post this is the proper spot, but it would not let me create it in the bridge materials section.

What books would you recommend to a new bridge player? ( I am not really new, but it has been years since I have played and want to basically forget everything and start over).

Also I am looking for people to play, learn, and teach me things. One that wont bite my head off if I make a mistake

Google Baron Barclay. You can sign up for their free bridge problem hands.

Bridge with Larry Cohen also offers free bridge lessons.


I would cruise a used book store. Almost anything by Reese,

Kantar, Mollo or Mike Lawrence should be worthwhile.

[Winstonm]

Eddie Kantar's big red book on defense, I think it was titled: Kantar for the Defense.

[kuhchung]

antirecommend Hardy