What are the hallmarks of the expert player? Why do some players appear regularly at the top, winning rubber after rubber? By studying the techniques involved, you will be able to develop your skills in card-reading and card sense, mental rehearsal, the application of logic, mental concentration and relaxation, the assessment of probabilities, imaginative defence and when to employ deceptive plays - all are considered and used by the expert mind to achieve above-average results.

This is an updated version of the author's 2005 publication Polish Club (ISBN 83-919009-2-4) and adds modern ideas from other systems into the framework of the 'two-way' 1-club opening at bridge. The book is intended for two groups of readers: those interested in the Polish Club system of playing bridge; those who want to get better understanding of trendy bidding treatments. Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced. Includes quizzes and a special section on slam bidding with examples of mistakes made by experts in tournament play.