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It Pays to be Difficult

Whether you play at a club or primarily online, most of your bridge will be at matchpoints. Those who do not vary their strategy to this form of scoring may do well enough, but they will never excel. This book contains over 200 deals, mostly from world championship matchpoint play. You will learn from giants of the game how to finish at the top of the field. The deals are brought to life with some 80 photographs of the world-class players in action. Adopting the tactics and mindset outlined in this book will not only help you win consistently, it will also make the game a lot more fun!



About the Author :
DAVID BIRD (Southampton, UK) is the world's most prolific bridge writer, with 166 bridge books to his name. Known for the clarity of his writing and explanations, he has won the American Bridge Teachers' Association 'Book of the Year' a record 12 times. His celebrated humorous fiction, featuring the cantankerous Abbot, has run for nearly 50 years. Both he and Marc commentate and write reports on the major championships around the world. MARC SMITH (Southampton, UK) is co-author, with Barbara Seagram, of the world's best-selling bridge book, 25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know. He has written many other bridge books and enjoyed countless tournament wins, ranging from the 1984 Junior European Union Championship to the 2025 Premier Grandmaster Pairs. He is a popular bridge teacher on the internet, conducting classes at all levels of play.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781771402743
  • Publisher: Master Point Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Master Point Press
  • ISBN-10: 1771402741
  • Publisher Date: 28 Nov 2025


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