BRIDGE SITES

These are some of our favorite places on the Internet to search for information. Bridge is such a fascinating card game that many people have devoted time and energy to bring their thoughts about Treatments, Conventions and Guidelines to the Internet-connected Bridge seeker. Take the time and visit them. Browse around and you will find friendly people, who are willing to assist you in any way possible. Drop them a line and let them know what you think about their efforts. They would like to hear from you.

We are requesting the viewer to aid us in completing this list. If you know of any Internet Bridge Sites, please drop us a note with the corresponding address and we shall include it. Trying to keep up is almost impossible, but with your help, we can certainly try. And if you find that a site has changed its address, please notify us so that we can make the appropriate change.

And if you would like to have your Website linked or have one included, please let us know. The more people who become interested in the Game of Bridge, the better the game can become.

American Contract Bridge League - is the site of the Official ACBL's Home Page and has all the information you ever need to know about this sponsoring organization. This is also the site where one can read the copyright protected Laws of Contract Bridge. You will also find a list of many other Personal Home Pages of Bridge Players and Teachers. This is a must see, and when you drop by, be sure to leave a note behind to let the Website managers know that you appreciate their work and their effort in bringing the best of Bridge to you.

Baron Barclay - is the World's Largest Bridge Supply Company. If there is anything you need, such as cards, boards, books on Conventions, or gifts for special Bridge friends, then this is the place to order them.

ACBL Standard Yellow Card System - A review of this System in the Format of the Internet. The object is to provide a simple, modern method which will lead to a good, solid understanding in a partnership after both players have learned the System.

The Basic American Bidding System - The Basic American Bidding System. A Way to Begin Learning the Game of Contract Bridge. As they put it so honestly, they have an ulterior motive. They want to get you "hooked" on their game, and on their method of teaching it.

Newspapers around the world have discovered the game of bridge from its very beginning and have published articles, commentaries, and columns pertaining to bridge. The Internet has taken this publication into the future, and now the inquisitive can not only view the daily columns, but also the archived columns, to test their skill and ability.

By clicking on the curious cat, you will be taken to a list of Internet Newspaper Bridge Websites.

Contract Bridge - A World Wide Website source for everyone planning to learn the game, and how to find a Bridge Teacher. Where are the Clubs and Organizations. As they put it: Bridge is not a game of chance, nor is it a gambler's game. It is a Thinker's Game, and it can be enjoyed at many levels. Some folks just use the game as a tool for socializing. Others play it competitively at local, national, and international levels. Teachers use it as a way to help students learn logic, deduction, mathmatics, and teamwork. It can also be used to teach statistics and probability theory.

Great Bridge Links - This Website is a definite must see. There are many features to choose from such as Silicon Alley where the visitor can find out about new bridge software programs. There is also a Club Room, and the visitor can play bridge online. News publications are also available in The Press Room and at Publications. The visitor can also subscribe to the Great Bridge Links Newsletter, which is sent out by email. The Website is friendly looking and invites the visitor to stay and browse all the information provided.

The Bridge World - A very good Web site for novices to experts. You may also subscribe to the magazine The Bridge World, the Magazine that no Bridge Player should be without, founded by Mr. Eli Culbertson in 1929 and whose Editor and Publisher presently is Mr. Jeff Rubens. The Bridge World is published 12 times each year and includes Bridgeworks, which is a new section designed specifically to help bridge players improve their play technique.

E-Bridge - Your Global Bridge Club - This is a must see. The visitor will find this Website all-inclusive. The many features include the Law and Rules, a Dictionary, Books and Software, Archives, Conventions and much more. Also, the visitor will be able to read about the new developing agreements among the leading bridge organizations around the world, such as the ACBL and WBF. There are also Bridge Columns, Technique and Tips, Newsletters, and Book Excerpts.

Larry Cohen's Bridge Books & CDs Homepage
Mr. Larry Cohen contributes much to the game of bridge and has recently begun to add Interactive Software to the list of his many publications, which are listed below. Via his Web site, the bridge player can purchase these items and even read excerpts from his books before purchase. Check back often for future publications.

Bridge Books
To Bid or Not to Bid by Larry Cohen
Following the LAW by Larry Cohen
Bridge Below the Belt by Larry Cohen w/ Liz Davis
Bridge My Way by Zia Mahmood
Points Schmoints! by Marty Bergen
More Points Schmoints! by Marty Bergen

CD-ROM -- Play and Learn Software
Play Bridge with Larry Cohen–1999 LM Pairs Day 1– CD
Play Bridge with Larry Cohen–1999 LM Pairs Day 2– CD
Play Bridge with Larry Cohen–1999 LM Pairs Day 3– CD
Cavendish 2000 by Kit Woolsey-Day 1– CD
Cavendish 2000 by Kit Woolsey Day 2-3– CD

Larry Cohen's Home Page - One of the best bridge players in the modern game of bridge is represented on the Internet. The Website offers the products of Mr. Larry Cohen which include his bridge books and CDs. The visitor can order the products directly online, and can also discover the many facets of this Bridge Expert. A short description of the books published by Mr. Larry Cohen can be read, and a demo of his CD can be downloaded before deciding to purchase.

News Groups and Bulletin Boards - A collection of News Groups, Chat Rooms, and Bulletin Boards on the Internet. Anyone can join, subscribe to, and post messages to other bridge players from around the world. The service is generally free and there is no problem in becoming a memeber. There are many features to these Internet forums and the bridge players should take advantage of the offer.

Yahoo Entertainment - A Yahoo Search of many interesting Bridge sites. Here you will find many excellent links provided by Yahoo to Bridge Websites. Yahoo tries to keep as up to date as possible, so this is always a good place to begin. If you enter the search word: bridge, then Yahoo will give you several options, among which are bridge games with other players, message boards, chat rooms, clubs, and more. To enter the bridge games, the visitor has to sign in with name and password.