When one talks of famous bridge writers, the name Terence Reese is synonymous with excellence. Several of his books are landmarks in the development and understanding of bridge especially in the field of card play. In this timeless classic he reveals more secrets of what counts in card play and defe[...]

UNHOLY TRICKS by Terence Reese and David Bird is a further collection of bridge tales involving the eccentric monks of St Titus. In addition to their usual rubber bridge games - and they play for surprisingly high stakes at the monastery - the monks become involved in duplicate matches against nuns,[...]

'The monks are back. That's all you need to know if you have already been exposed to the wonderful series by Terence Reese and David Bird, featuring high-level bridge deals and high-level laughter, about the fanatical bridge-playing denizens of St Titus. Divine Intervention follows one of the earlie[...]

Bobby Fischer, the reclusive chess champion, once said: "You have found a good move - fine - now look for a better one." The same advice holds true in bridge. If you settle for second best, you will not achieve your full potential. Through a series of problems that are both fresh and a genuine test [...]

Hur kunde du veta att Väst inte hade någon hjärter kvar? Varför slog du djupmasken i klöver? Hur kunde du komma på tanken att toppa ut spaderkung?

Frågor av detta slag får experterna ideligen och vanligen går det inte att besvara dem med några exakta ord. Sanningen är, att frå[...]