--- product_id: 8205498 title: "Bridge: 25 Ways to Be a Better Defender" price: "₱3235" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/8205498-bridge-25-ways-to-be-a-better-defender store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Bridge: 25 Ways to Be a Better Defender **Price:** ₱3235 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bridge: 25 Ways to Be a Better Defender - **How much does it cost?** ₱3235 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/8205498-bridge-25-ways-to-be-a-better-defender) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Defense is the hardest part of playing bridge, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to learn. In this book the authors explain how to make a plan as a defender: how to work out from the auction and play what declarer probably has, and which of the strategies available to defenders is likely to be successful. Opening leads, signaling and discarding are all covered in this basic guide to a vitally important topic. Review: Best Defense Book I have read - I own and have studied the classic Defense book by Eddie Kantor as well as Marty Bergen's Defense book. While I am generally impressed by Marty's unparalleled bidding system and have doubled my scores in playing ACBL sanctioned MP games. Marty's Defense book is very good but not comprehensive like Ms. Seagrams. And at times, Marty's cookie cutter does not always work in 1S - P - 2S - P - 4S for example. This book address nearly all situations. I wish that I can convince my partner to read this book. Very thorough. There is only one chapter where she recommended holding the AKxxx and let the Declarer take the first trick, so that when the partner returns that suit, you can set the contract. IMHO, you better MAKE SURE that your partner has something to come back to you, otherwise you will surely get the bottom board in a match point competition. Yes, you always must examine the dummy carefully and estimate your partner's strength. I also hate to lead top of nothing with J10xx. Underleading J in a NT can be troublesome. This book, like all her Bridge books offer excellent examples to practice all, contain wonderful defense tactics. I have been playing ACBL sanctioned games for 7 or 8 years with sufficient points for lifemaster lacking gold points (no regular partner). With good defense, you have a good chance to beat the long time lifemasters with very good odds. Good defense works even if your partner is not great (but still above average) in defense. I find it difficult to beat the pros in Declarer play on a consistent basis. Review: Great primer for good defense - I love Barbara Seagram's "25" series of books. This one walks you through progressively advanced defensive techniques with clear concepts and good examples to make the point. The quiz after each chapter reinforces the concepts. If you can grasp most of what she offers in these 25 chapters, you will be in the top echelon of defenders at your local club. My bridge friends and I consider "25 Conventions You Should Know," "25 Ways to Win More Tricks as Declarer," and "25 Ways to be a Better Defender" to be our bridge "Bibles." ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 97 Reviews | ## Images ![Bridge: 25 Ways to Be a Better Defender - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IuCX4GezL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Defense Book I have read *by J***K on February 24, 2014* I own and have studied the classic Defense book by Eddie Kantor as well as Marty Bergen's Defense book. While I am generally impressed by Marty's unparalleled bidding system and have doubled my scores in playing ACBL sanctioned MP games. Marty's Defense book is very good but not comprehensive like Ms. Seagrams. And at times, Marty's cookie cutter does not always work in 1S - P - 2S - P - 4S for example. This book address nearly all situations. I wish that I can convince my partner to read this book. Very thorough. There is only one chapter where she recommended holding the AKxxx and let the Declarer take the first trick, so that when the partner returns that suit, you can set the contract. IMHO, you better MAKE SURE that your partner has something to come back to you, otherwise you will surely get the bottom board in a match point competition. Yes, you always must examine the dummy carefully and estimate your partner's strength. I also hate to lead top of nothing with J10xx. Underleading J in a NT can be troublesome. This book, like all her Bridge books offer excellent examples to practice all, contain wonderful defense tactics. I have been playing ACBL sanctioned games for 7 or 8 years with sufficient points for lifemaster lacking gold points (no regular partner). With good defense, you have a good chance to beat the long time lifemasters with very good odds. Good defense works even if your partner is not great (but still above average) in defense. I find it difficult to beat the pros in Declarer play on a consistent basis. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great primer for good defense *by R***Y on December 18, 2012* I love Barbara Seagram's "25" series of books. This one walks you through progressively advanced defensive techniques with clear concepts and good examples to make the point. The quiz after each chapter reinforces the concepts. If you can grasp most of what she offers in these 25 chapters, you will be in the top echelon of defenders at your local club. My bridge friends and I consider "25 Conventions You Should Know," "25 Ways to Win More Tricks as Declarer," and "25 Ways to be a Better Defender" to be our bridge "Bibles." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I bought 20 Copies For My Bridge Club - They Love It! *by B***E on March 17, 2012* This is a great book, the 1st of 4 books on bridge published under the "25 Ways To..." title. Seagarm and Bird and great teachers. The take you step by step, using great examples and self - tests. If you want to improve your game, I highly recommend this entire series of books. And... I bought 20 copies for my bridge group. Everyone there is raving about it. 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