Bridge Sites

The following bridge websites may be of interest to readers of Master Point Press books. All links will open in a new tab or window.

 

American Bridge Teachers Association (ABTA)

http://www.abtahome.com/

Comprehensive list of teachers and ABTA award winning books.

 

American Contract Bridge League (ACBL)

Information about tournaments, membership, and news about the league

 

Australian Bridge Federation

Information about events, states and clubs and a monthly newsletter.

 

Beginner Intermediate Lounge

Online teaching sessions and an ever growing respository of lesson material and bridge movies contributed by the Teachers and BIL Players.

 

Bobby Knows Bridge

Bridge software developer Martin Johnson.

 

Bobby Wolff

Author of The Lone Woff and the syndicated Aces on Bridge column.

 

Bridge 7

Turkish/English site based in Ankara, with links to online bridge lessons, software and more.

 

Bridge At Schools

Not-for-profit organization aimed at teaching children bridge for intellectual stimulation, playing with a partner, playing against opponents with best etiquette and means to accomplish these goals.

 

Bridge Baron

Oldest program for PC and the #1 seller among bridge programs. Version 17 is now available for Mac and PC. Conventions added on a regular basis, as well as other special features including hands from national and regional tournaments. 1997 World Computer Bridge champion. Now in four languages, with demo available on site.

 

Bridge Base Online

Fred Gitelman's free online bridge playing site, which features live broadcasts of major championships around the world.

 

Bridge Blogging

Bridge forum; includes blogs by Mark Horton, Roy Hughes, Ray Lee, Linda Lee, Bobby Wolff and Barbara Seagram

 

Bridge Bum

An online reference for bridge players.

 

Bridge Club Live

Online bridge club with online bridge tournament. Managed by the English Bridge Union.

 

Bridge Corner

Discussion board for tactics, partners, and more.

 

Bridge Forum International

Online bridge school for all levels of bridge player

 

Bridge Guys

Contains over 40 bidding systems including Carrot Club and Romex, and numerous conventions including Sharples and Murray Two Diamonds, as well as definitions of many bridge terms.

 

BridgeHands

Encyclopedia, newsletter and podcast lessons.

 

Bridge Is Cool

Mike Devlin's blog on ACBL's Youth Bridge site.

 

BRIDGE Magazine

A great British bridge magazine edited by author Mark Horton.

 

Bridge Matters

Glen Ashton's blog for Bridge Matters.

 

Bridge Mentor

Web site of Shelagh Paulsson, a player and teacher from Gatineau, Quebec, who specializes in online lessons.

 

Bridge Plaza

Free online source of information about everything related to bridge.

 

Bridge Site Links on the World Wide Web

A mix of location-specific organizations, American bridge clubs, and miscellaneous links.

 

Bridge Today

Online bridge magazine and bridge school by Master Point Press authors Pamela and Matt Granovetter

 

Bridge Tuition

Homepage of Robert Baker, a professional bridge player and teacher in western England.

 

Bridge Web

Online bridge magazine from the Netherlands

 

Bridge With Al

Albrecht Hollstein, a bridge teacher in Germany.

 

Bridge with Mike and Sylwia

New York-based professional bridge players and teachers.

 

Bridge World

One of the world's best bridge magazine aimed at experts

 

Canadian Bridge Federation (CBF)

Membership news, calendar of events, and contact information.

 

Competitive Bridge

While they describe 25 conventions "used in 2/1 system," many are used in other systems, including Negative Doubles and Weak Twos. Sections on competitive bidding and defensive play are also available. Teaches duplicate and tournament basics on defense and competitive bidding. Tactics section includes many topics useful for all players.

 

Danny Kleinman

Author and the most frequent contributor to The Bridge World.

 

Dealmaster Pro

Software allows you to deal hands for duplicate games, partnership bidding, teaching hands along with many other features.

 

E-Bridge

Your global online bridge club. Play online once registered.

 

E-cats

One of the most comprehensive collections of bridge-related links and an official source for WBF and EBU information.

 

English Bridge Union

Information about competitions, education and memberships.

 

Eddie Kantar

World renowned bridge writer, player and teacher, Eddie Kantar, shares his bridge humor and thoughts on the game.

 

European Bridge League

Listing of tournaments, events, member countries, laws and other bridge-related areas, including publications, photos, and administration.

 

Fifth Chair

A not-for-profit foundation which fosters online bridge education.

 

FunBridge

An online bridge club that allows you to play bridge deals on smartphones, tablets (iPhone, iPad, Android) and computers (Mac and Windows PC).

 

Gary Brown

ABTA Bridge Book of the Year award winner and owner, director, supervisor, teacher and handyman.

 

Great Bridge Links

One of the most comprehensive collections of bridge-related links

 

Jerry Helms

Renowned bridge author, teacher and player.

 

Jim Loy

Articles, links and bidding systems.

 

Karen Walker's Bridge Library

Listing of good bridge books for beginners through to expert.

 

Kitty Cooper

Professional player Kitty Cooper's site focuses on youth bridge.

 

Larry Cohen

Excellent articles, demos of Larry's CD My Favorite 52 and much more.

 

Latin Bridge

Pay and free site. Optima plan allows you to participate in weekly tournaments, receive monthly newsletter and participate in discussion groups. Spanish language.

 

Mike Lawrence

Mac software, lessons and books.

 

MindRacer Publishing

Innovative bridge products, including flash cards and magnets.

 

MiniMeck.com

American junior bridge player Matt Meckstroth.

 

OKbridge

A major provider of live bridge on the Internet.

 

Open Directory – Bridge

An open source online directory project; its collection of bridge links.

 

Pete Rudie

For advanced players; lessons in upgrading your game from Standard American to 2 over 1.

 

Q-Plus Bridge

This German program is now available in five languages. Was a semi-finalist at the 2002 World Computer Bridge tourney. Version 8.1 is now available, with demo of Version 8.5 on site. A version of the program, T-Plus Bridge, is available for palmtop computers using Windows CE at www.gradsoft.com.

 

Richard Pavlicek

Bridge basics, puzzles and bidding practice.

 

Ron Klinger Bridge

Paysite of world class professional Ron Klinger. Includes free 30 day trial.

 

Seriously Social Bridge Club

Brisbane, Australia-based bridge cruise/school.

 

Swan Games Bridge

The only site offering B-A-M (Board a Match) tournaments; limited ACBL masterpoint tournaments; supervised play available with voice chat at some sessions. Trial membership available.

 

The Barbara Seagram School of Bridge

One of Toronto's largest bridge schools, owned by author Barbara Seagram.

 

The Beer Card

http://thebeercard.blogspot.com/

Trials and tribulations of a bridge player.

 

The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/crosswords/index.html

Reprints bridge column on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. Internet-only column on Tuesdays and Fridays, also Wednesdays during newsworthy events.

 

World Bridge Federation (WBF)

http://www.worldbridge.org/

Organizing body for contract bridge worldwide. Information available on administration, geographical zones, bidding systems, appeals, competitions and juniors.

 

Yet Another Bridge Blog

http://yetanotherbridgeblog.blogspot.com/

Reflections from a thirtysomething intermediate player.