Card Play Technique or The Art of Being Lucky: 2nd edition

by Victor Mollo, Nico Gardener

This book looks at the situations bridge players find themselves in and how to deal with them. It explains how any determined player can aspire to the art of card-reading, seeing the hands of the other players and how to master the art of being lucky.

312 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2013

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tried reading this a few years ago when I was still a junior bridge player and found it far too heavy. Finally digested it this year, and it's still heavy! But I've probably grasped about a quarter of it at first reading, and will now reread till I get all the exercises correct!
The humour is also heavy, in a different way, and the style dated. Like being taught by your grandfather who thinks he's a bit of a card (sorry). Someone taking the content and rewriting it with modern, straightforward explanations would be well received.
Unfortunately for English readers, it's been republished by a Canadian firm who felt the need to translate it into North American, which is a pain.

[Monte Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent, but it is not for any beginner. I tried reading it years ago and found it to be too difficult in some of the chapters. The quizzes at the end of each chapter can be very difficult. However, it is a great book on covering many facets of playing the cards. It does it with humor and is well written. I recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their game, but for most of us, you need to read it slowly after the first 7-8 chapters where it really gets into some deep concepts.

[Zara Chowdhury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read on card play! Bidding will come and go, knowing the safety plays won’t!

[Sandeep Khanzode]

The book is very good. A must read for bridge players.

[Mary T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best card play book ever.