Books 1 and 2 · Available Now

Master the conventions that take you from club player to tournament contender.

A structured guide to bidding systems, declarer play, and defense — written for players who want to move beyond the basics and compete with confidence. The first two books of a three-part series from Srivastava Bridge Press are now available.

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Book 1 of 3 · Available Now

A Bridge Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Players

Conventions, Declarer Play & Defense

A Bridge Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Players - Book Cover

Bridge is one of the most rewarding card games ever created, but true mastery goes well beyond the basics. This guide offers a clear, structured path from competent beginner to confident club and tournament player—covering bidding systems, declarer play techniques, and defensive strategies in a logical progression.

"Master the conventions that separate club players from tournament contenders."

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Book 2 of 3 · Available Now

Bridge Self-Study Companion Guide

Quizzes, Practice Deals & Exercises to Build Real Playing Skill

Bridge Self-Study Companion Guide - Book Cover

The companion workbook to A Bridge Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Players is now live on Amazon. If the main guide taught you the conventions and the thinking behind the bids, this workbook puts that knowledge to the test.

Designed for self-study at home or at the table, the workbook features:

"Stop reading about bridge. Start playing it."

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Own Both Books

A Bridge Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Players and the Bridge Self-Study Companion Guide are designed to work together. Read a chapter in the main guide, then reinforce it with the matching exercises in the workbook. Many readers find that this combination — structured teaching followed by deliberate practice — produces faster learning and more lasting improvements than either book alone.

Book 3 of 3 · In Development

A Resource for Bridge Educators

A forthcoming resource for teachers, club directors, and mentors who want to help the next generation of players discover the game.

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Pratap K. Srivastava

Pratap K. Srivastava

A retired IBM executive, former Adjunct Professor of Marketing, and six-decade bridge player, Pratap K. Srivastava brings unusual clarity to a complex game. His two books give serious players the structured foundation and deliberate practice they need to move from competent to confident.

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