Yet many players approach the two forms of scoring in the same way. The best advanced book on matchpoint tactics, theory and strategy. Kit woolsey matchpoints by kit woolsey is one of the best books ever written on expertlevel matchpoint strategy and tactics. Hal collaborates with famed playerauthoranalyst kit woolsey. One such book was partnership defense by kit woolsey, who has now produced another masterpiece. There is only one other book that compares to the expert advice found in kit woolsey s matchpoints, and that is how to win at duplicate bridge by marshall miles. Perfect plays and matchpoint ways coffin, george intermediate. Absolutely excellent there is only one other book that compares to the expert advice found in kit woolseys matchpoints, and that is how to win at duplicate bridge by marshall miles. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the matchpoints, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. The author tells you up front that you probably wont agree with all his ideas, but they will definitely make you think and improve your matchpoint decisions. If you create a mental context where nearly everyone plays tournament bridge with tournament scoring you limit yourself to that audience. Woolsey has written many bridge and backgammon books.
Kit woolseys matchpoints is one of two books that i think all aspiring bridge experts need to have read. Matchpoints book by kit woolsey half price books marketplace. Matchpoints by kit woolsey 2006, paperback for sale. Kit woolsey is not only a worldrenowned bridge player, but he is also recognized as the fifth top backgammon player in the world. Buy a cheap copy of matchpoints book by kit woolsey. As of may 2014, the annotated match in the free demo issue is from 1996 world cup finals between malcolm davis and kit woolsey. Kit woolsey is editor of the online backgammon magazine gammonline. Kit woolsey books list of books by author kit woolsey. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
His bridge books including the classics matchpoints and partnership defense in bridge. There is only one other book that compares to the expert advice found in kit woolseys matchpoints, and that is how to win at duplicate bridge by marshall miles. World champion kit woolsey discusses every aspect of bridge constructive bidding, competitive bidding, declarer play, defense from the perspective of matchpoint expectation. Kit is one of the finest games players in the world. Woolsey does a masterful job of explaining the mathematics of matchpoints dont worry you dont need a calculator. He graduated from oberlin college in 1964 and earned a masters degree in mathematics from the university of illinois at urbanachampaign in 1965. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or. A detailed discussion of signals, leads, matchpoints, defensive conventions and protecting partner. Feb 01, 1983 one such book was partnership defense by kit woolsey, who has now produced another masterpiece. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The best book ever written on expertlevel matchpoint strategy and tactics. Matchpoints by kit woolsey mark hortons recommendations edit in his 1999 book, the mammoth book of bridge, 15 mark horton lists his recommendations for bridge books you should read, grouped as follows. Why do most bridge authors write for rubber bridge or imps. The other is lawrences how to read your opponents cards. Kit woolsey born christopher robin woolsey in 1943 is an american bridge and backgammon player. Bridge books and supplies new arrivals taigabridge. Kit writes extensively on both bridge and backgammon, and has made a number of contributions to bridge bidding theory.
Buy partnership defence in bridge by woolsey, kit isbn. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. In this book, the author explains the differences in approach, the whys and wherefores of the right way to bid. Examines all of the crucial aspects of duplicate bridge. Since 1984, woolsey has been one of four before 2005 or six rotating directors of the bridge worlds monthly master solvers club. Kit woolsey, a graduate of oberlin college, is the author of numerous books on backgammon and bridge. The 7th edition of the encyclopedia recommended the following books with the caveat that the list on this page is by no means definitive. He and his wife sally woolsey, a strong bridge player, lived there when he. Topics range from how to choose between 3nt and 4 of a major when you have an 8card fit, to some controversial suggestions on how often to play moysian fits. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Backgammon books by kit woolsey kit woolsey is not only a worldrenowned bridge player, but he is also recognized as the fifth top backgammon player in the world. The best advanced book on pairs matchpoint tactics, theory and strateg.
Matchpoints second edition by kit woolsey list price. Kit discusses every aspect of bridge constructive bidding, competitive bidding, declarer play, defense from the perspective of matchpoint expectation. These books are for the intermediate bridge player only, as they skip past the fundamentals and dig right into expertlevel strategy and tactics. Matchpoints 2nd edition baron barclay bridge supply. He had a great tournament at the 35th michigan summer backgammon championships, winning the open and placing second in the masters jackpot. Kit woolsey is a 3time world champion, and many times national championship winner. Partnership defense in bridge woolsey, kit half price books. Matchpoints has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access to all. Matchpoints by woolsey, kit and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was influenced to a degree by surveys published in 1994 and 2007 in the bridge bulletin, published by the american contract bridge league. Tourntables an emporium for the bridgeplaying community. Just like other professional players, kit woolsey also has the aim of helping other bridge and backgammon players augment their skills, which is the reason why he has written many. Absolutely excellent there is only one other book that compares to the expert advice found in kit woolsey s matchpoints, and that is how to win at duplicate bridge by marshall miles.
Matchpoints by kit woolsey 2006, paperback for sale online. Kit woolseys classic collection of essays on how on how matchpoint bidding, play, and defense is different from rubber bridge and team games. Why do most bridge authors write for rubber bridge or. Kit woolsey born christopher robin woolsey in 1943 is an american bridge and backgammon player woolsey was born in washington, dc. Matchpoints, originally published in 1982, is one of the absolute classic bridge books. In addition to his accomplishments in backgammon, he is a world class bridge player and writer his matchpoints is rightly regarded as a classic, and a top blackjack player. Kit woolsey s matchpoints is one of two books that i think all aspiring bridge experts need to have read. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
145 785 1293 1360 879 166 162 461 549 1228 687 1040 929 1364 150 1461 713 998 815 1253 1157 414 491 1170 792 554 1038 186 1072 1455 501