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Title: this lowly human bridge player has been educated :-)
Review: There are certain categories of bridge books, to which most of the genre belong; bidding, declarer play, and defense being the most obvious, of course. Bridge as entertainment is a category that is rarely attempted, and the best such books combine this entertainment with interesting deals or lessons. The exploits of Chthonic are probably more in the "interesting deal" category, but well worth the read. Of course, Bridge World subscribers will be familiar with a number of the stories, but having all of those together, along with some new ones, is a nice bonus for the reader. If you're looking for a lesson tome, this is not for you. If you know the game, enjoy this "biography" of the world's best bridge playing computer...
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