ACBL - Global Online Bridge Club - After downloading the software, the member has access to not only the bridge rooms but also to many other offered features such as News, Calendar Entries, Grand Events, Books and Software, Archives and much more. Associated as the Founding Members of a company called e-bridge Inc, are Pinhas Romik, Bobby Wolff, Samuel Lev and Zia Mahmood. e-bridge Inc. was founded in January 2000 by Pinhas Romik, a high-tech business executive and a well known bridge player (former European and World runner-up). Bobby Wolff, former President of the World Bridge Federation (WBF) and ten-time bridge World Champion, Samuel Lev and Zia Mahmood, both world-renowned top-bridge players, are co-founders of e-bridge.

Bridge Is Cool - An interactive Internet site established and presented in 2005 for younger players. The purpose of the site is to compete in bridge events just for Juniors, meet people from other cultures and visit exciting parts of the world. From tournaments to ACBL-wide masterpoint races, the ACBL offers many opportunities to test your skill against other young bridge enthusiasts. National bridge organizations help fund many of the worldwide competitions.

The site has many things to offer such as instructions on how to learn and play MiniBridge and Bridge. The member can also download software for private use and also download the issues of The Grapevine, which is the Newsletter for members with pertinent information for the young bridge player. The member can also count upon the advice of several of the leading bridge experts in the bridge community.For additional information, please check out the following article in .pdf file format, for additional Email Addresses and information.

Bridge Baron - **Sophisticated Technology under the Hood** Great Game Products Inc., 7825 Tuckerman Lane, Suite 206, Potomac, MD 20854. Welcome to Bridge Baron, the world's foremost computer bridge playing program. Consistently ranked first by the American Contract Bridge League. Bridge Baron is the only five-time winner of the world Computer Bridge Championship. It was also top-ranked by Mr. Jim Loy in his review on the Internet. Mr. Thomas Throop, the founder of Bridge Baron, has over 40 years experience in developing computer Bridge software. Thousands of hours have gone into the development of this mature product, which has been sold worldwide for over 15 years, improving through 11 different revisions. Mr. Throop has been aided in this development by professors and graduate students in computer science and mathematics from the University of Maryland, Hood College and Cambridge University, and a doctoral dissertation on artificial intelligence for Bridge play. Play over the Internet with other Bridge Baron players worldwide. And their chat feature enables the player to chat with his/her partners or opponents as they play. Available for Windows and Macintosh.

In August 2004 e-Bridge was acquired by WorldWinner, but we have chosen to retain the historical information of this online software and the persons involved.

Early 2006 WorldWinner Bridge is no longer available. However, the company negotiated special offers from two leading online Bridge destinations. The promotions being presented are available only to former WorldWinner Bridge subscribers.

E-Bridge - The vision of e-bridge’s founders is to create a community portal for the bridge players offering to its members bridge game and bridge information in depth and in breadth. By creating a large bridge community in cyberspace, closely interacting with live games, E-bridge will increase public awarness of bridge, and attract new people from all populations to bridge. E-bridge’s vision is to create “bridge continent” on the web, linked closely with live bridge conducted in bridge clubs and by federations all across the world. E-bridge Inc. was founded in January 2000 by Mr. Pinhas Romik, a high-tech business executive and a well known bridge player (former European and World runner-up). Bobby Wolff, former President of the World Bridge Federation (WBF) and ten-time bridge World Champion, Samuel Lev and Zia Mahmood, both world-renowned top-bridge players, are co-founders of E-bridge. The aim of the Company is to offer high-class social and tournament bridge games over the Internet, in addition to broad variety of bridge information. Bridge products offered by the Company include bridge tournaments played in cyberspace in real-time with the important international bridge tournaments, as well as tournaments and social bridge offered only in cyberspace. E-bridge integrates the application, the technology and the services into one company, thus providing a unique playing opportunity to high-class bridge over the Internet. The E-bridge computer system is capable of providing the services over the Internet: At the moment, there is no Mac version available.

The following information for WorldWinner is for historical reference only. WorldWinner no longer offers competitive online bridge competitions or games.

This information was announce as follows:

BENCHMARK
CAPITAL

NEWS
Silicon Valley

WorldWinner To Acquire E-Bridge; Partners With ThirdAge

By Marine Cole 8/12/2004
VentureWire

WorldWinner Inc., which provides online game competitions, said it has agreed to acquire e-bridge Inc., an online entertainment site for bridge enthusiasts, in a stock transaction.

The terms of the deal, which is to close within two to three weeks, weren't disclosed.

"It's a great complement as it helps us continue our revenue growth," said Stephen Killeen, president and chief executive of WorldWinner. The acquisition will also allow WorldWinner to expand its user base, which is mostly made of women over 40 years old, who play online tournaments. "Our space is generally older, and e-bridge plays right into our existing demography."

In separate news, WorldWinner also said that it has signed a partnership with ThirdAge Inc., an online media and direct marketing company focused on serving the aging baby-boomer market.

E-bridge is a profitable company and is backed by Pinhas Romik Gesfid, a Swiss-based venture capital fund; Technorov, an Israel-based venture capital fund; and a group of private U.S.-based investors.

E-bridge offers card games including bridge, and some thousands of tournaments a year. WorldWinner will acquire a majority of e-bridge's employees, and Killeen said that there won't be any layoffs. It will also keep the acquired company's offices in Tel Aviv. Pinhas Romik, founder and chief executive of e-bridge, will remain with the company as a vice president.

E-bridge will be consolidated into WorldWinner, but the brand name will be kept. WorldWinner currently has a user base of about 12 million, while e-bridge brings about tens of thousand users to WorldWinner. E-bridge members will have access to bridge tournaments through e-bridge's Web site as well as through WorldWinner's.

E-bridge was founded in 2000 as a community portal for bridge games and information. E-bridge players can participate in tournaments and also be eligible to earn American Contract Bridge League master points and World Bridge Federation master points.

WorldWinner will also acquire e-bridge's proprietary hearts and spades tournament platform, extending the company's game tournament offerings.

Asked if the company plans to accomplish other acquisitions, Killeen said that "we're always doing what it takes to strengthen our business."

WorldWinner has raised $23 million to date. In May 2002, it raised over $9 million in a third round of financing from Benchmark Capital, Common Angels, HarbourVest Partners and Zero Stage Capital. The Newton, Mass.-based company has been profitable for about a quarter. Killeen said that WorldWinner's revenue went up 46% since last year.

WorldWinner - WorldWinner is the leading global provider of online games for cash and prizes, where the outcome of each competition is determined by the player's skill. As a tournament provider, WorldWinner brings together people who love to play games and thrive on the thrill of competing, allowing them to demonstrate their ability in tournaments for free, or match wits against opponents for cash and prizes. Many of the popular games played on WorldWinner and its partner sites have attracted a timeless following in the offline community, such as chess, bridge, solitaire and 9-ball pool. Now they can be enjoyed online by millions whenever the need for friendly competition strikes.

The notice of cessation to the subscribers occured on or before September 29, 2006, and stated:

Worldwinner and e-bridge update WorldWinner Bridge Closing on September 29, 2006 Thank you for your membership with e-Bridge and WorldWinner over the past several years. Unfortunately, due to changes in business direction, WorldWinner will no longer be offering the Bridge game on the site. You will receive a refund, in the form of a check, for the remainder of your paid subscription(s) by October 15th. If you did not receive an email about the closing of the Bridge game, you may view the message in the Bridge Update" section of the forums. Please also let us know if you did not receive the previous email by writing into playerservices@worldwinner.com. Thank you again for your membership with us over the years.

OK Bridge - Established in 1994, OKbridge is the oldest and most recognized Online Bridge Club. We have thousands of members from all over the world. is the place where you can spend hours with other Bridge players live on the Internet. You can either be a spectator, a guest, or become a member and sit down to play Bridge with people around the world. In December 1997, OKBridge hosted its first ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game on the Internet. Presently, each ACBL member can earn masterpoints while playing on OKBridge.

About OKBridge - as a historical record and reference this information is also archived and preserved in .pdf file format on this site.

OKBridge Plus - as a historical record and reference this information is also archived and preserved in .pdf file format on this site.

Bridge Hands - is an online website, designed to help bridge players improve their Bridge skills. A Must See website. The goal of BridgeHands is to provide Bridge material that is complete, integrated, enlightening, entertaining and easy to learn. The website offers an extensive encyclopedia, and web pages listing products and reviews. There is also an online and complete library to support the bridge player with all the Laws, Rules, Regulations and more to address the legal side of the game. Offered also is an online BridgeHands eMagazine, which is a free monthly email newsletter. This website also offers Website Hosting for other bridge-related services.

Yahoo Bridge - Yahoo has many Bridge Lounges to choose from: Social Lounge, Intermediate Lounge, Advanced Lounge, and Advanced Lounge 2. You are able to open your own table, invite players to join, choose your level of play, or just simply watch others play. Friendliness is the name of the game.

Bridge Base Online - This online bridge service offers for no fee the following:

Tournaments: Dozens of daily Matchpoint/IMP tournaments. Individual and Pair Events.
Teams: Board-a-match and IMP scoring. Total Points, for the retro.
Duplicate: IMP, Matchpoint, Rubber, and Total Point tables.
Vugraph: Frequent live coverage of interesting and important bridge events, with expert commentary.
Partnership Bidding: Tune up your system and your partner in our partnership bidding rooms.
Clubs: Setup a private club and keep us proles out. Or use it with your students.
Weekly Deal: Expert analysis provided by Fred Gitelman and delivered via email or the web, your choice.
Content: Kibitz, study, learn, chat about, teach or practice bridge.
More: Hand records. Chat rooms. Public clubs. Not to mention lectures in dozens of languages from your pickup partner.

 

Bridge Club Live - A sophisticated Java Web based program giving easy access and use to both PC and MAC users. The IOBC, or International Online Bridge Club, was formed in 1994 as dedicated consortium totally focused in providing a high quality, Windows based on line bridge system. Since then it has evolved into a sophisticated on line playing software system that includes a Java Web based program. We constantly work with NCBO's and in particular, over the last 2 years, developed the Online Bridge Club for the English Bridge Union (EBU) whose members now are accomodated within the club. All on line bridge is professionally managed and supervised by EBU staff in partnership with the IOBC. Our combined and complimentary skills enables us to provide a professional system that is rugged, responsive and has all the facilities that bridge players desire. We are unique in being able to cater for both SAYC and ACOL players. We are based in London, England and our server is directly located on the LINX Internet exchange at 10 Mbyte within our ISP at Telehouse in London Docklands where 95% of the UK Internet traffic peers.  Backbone connections to the USA are via 2 Independent SPRINT lines for maximum performance and resilience for all our International players.

**Same as Bridge Club Live: English Bridge Union Online Bridge Club - At this Website, the visitor can become a member of the Online Bridge Club, specializing in ACOL bridge. It will be necessary to register as a member, download the software and then become a participating member online. There is online Help, an online Playing Guide, and Convention Cards. The Home Page also informs the member of the Results, News, and Events. The visitor has the possibility to meet the Community Hosts, join The Newsletter E-Mail Group and The Discussion Email Group, and read The Bulletin Board.

**OFF LINE: International OnLine Bridge Club - This is Bridge Player Live. This information is preserved only as historical information in the evolution of online bridge possibilities. The IOBC was formed in 1994 as dedicated consortium totally focused in providing a high quality, Windows based on line bridge system. The founders are based in England and there is even a Chinese Java-based version of the software. The International On-Line Bridge Club (IOBC) launched its latest Java client earlier this year, enabling the widest range of users (including Apple/MAC owners) to enjoy its on line bridge service with players from around the world. This version operates alongside its well established Windows product. The IOBC also provides the online bridge service for the English Bridge Union http://www.ebuonline.co.uk.

They also designed and operate the English Bridge Union's "EBUONLINE" Bridge club where there are over 2500 registered members  who generally play Acol. Free membership to this club is provided for ALL IOBC members who are English Bridge Union members. Bridge Player Live has the following features:

* Bridge Player Live is a program that runs under WINDOWS or directly in a WEB browser (using JAVA) that allows you to play On-Line Bridge with Partners & Opponents from around the world through the Internet.
* We are a friendly Internet Bridge Club catering for all standards and are mature & well established for over 6 years
* Rubber/Duplicate/Teams/Individual/IMPS are played
* Fully Scored Duplicate with Hand Histories are provided
* Wide range of  results and ladders and tournaments for members.
* Free guest accounts for selected rooms
* Fully inclusive On Line Bride Club Memberships provide a wide range of tournaments in our different playing rooms.

Bridge-Column.com - Presently Inactive. Contact: Bridgetrix.com. Bridge Column Click! The Aces on Bridge, syndicated and published in more than 130 newspapers, is now online in interactive mode-the first bridge column to be offered using Bridge Column Click! Deals from the IOC Grand Prix in Salt Lake City are also available using Bridge Column Click! A user plays hands from the column against a computer online in this subscription based application. The customized application shows affiliate graphics and Bridge Trix pays a commission to affiliate Web sites. Bridge Column Click! allows newspapers online to display the same bridge column available in their print sibling.

Bridge Corner.com
A discussion board for tactics, partners and more. This web site is a Bridge Forum for registered members to present their bidding, discuss their strategy, and post messages on any bridge related subject.

BridgeFun or Bridge FUNdraiser - This is an Online Bridge Fun and Games Website in New Zealand, which offers a well designed site for books, online games, tutorials and a forum for chatting with other bridge players. BridgeFun is now entirely devoted to raising funds for bridge clubs round the world. It is open to everyone so come in and have a look. The concept behind BridgeFun is that the member can earn e-Points towards the purchase of articles offered by BridgeFun.

**Off Line: BridgePerfect - This information is maintained as historical reference in the evolution of online bridge programs. A program that challenges the best players. BridgePerfect is unlike OKBridge, Yahoo! Bridge or any other form of online playing forum. Known to many Bridge enthusiasts as the "Driving Range" of Bridge, BridgePerfect is what the serious Bridge player is missing. BridgePerfect was founded by Sai Lee and Kelly Lee, two players who passionately love the game. Their goal was to develop a program different than the generic Bridge programs on the market and as a result, BridgePerfect was formed. Based in New York, with operations in Asia, BridgePerfect has developed a program that will train the user to utilize and sharpen their bridge skills. Skills that are practiced and acquired through this program range from fundamental to expert. This program is designed for those who passionately love Bridge and want to drastically improve their game. Hardware Requirements: IBM PC or compatible, 486 or above (Pentium recommended), 16MB RAM (32MB recommended), 10MB free hard disk space. Software Requirements: Windows 95/98/NT or 2000.

BridgePro - The game, BridgePro , is the most advanced, affordable contract rubber bridge computer card game on the market today. It will realistically play bridge with the user as if there were three other individuals sitting at the table. It is visually pleasing, simple to use, and reliable. It has a number of unique features that makes it an exciting game for the beginner or the most  advanced player. There are  three levels of play in and they are Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. By selecting the proper level the player can gradually work toward the top level of play. The player can add one or several conventions at a time.

Bridge Talk - Issues for the bridge community. The user must log in. This website provides a series of forums for the discussion of bridge issues:

a. Bidding
b. Play and Defense
c. Systems and Conventions
d. Laws and Ethics
e. Online Bridge
f. Bridge Humor
g. Bridge Notices

It also provides links to some of the leading online bridge and other bridge-related websites. These are some of the features provided:

a. Moderated discussion forums
b. Top-down message structures
c. Poll facilities for registered members
d. Procedures for abuse prevention
e. Topic or Keyword search facility
f. Option to receive email advice of replies received

They are not aligned with any provider of bridge services or supplies. Their sole aim is to make available independent facilities for bridge discussion worldwide.

Bridge Time - Presently off line. Originating in Romania. BridgeTime is a fully-featured bridge club. It offers a rich playing experience, complemented by classrooms and tools for teachers, a library consisting of all the scored boards for the previous week, a detailed convention card application and a viewer for all the games ever played on a player's computer. The club structure is unique, each room consisting of exactly eight tables. This allows for hourly tournaments in certain rooms and for a new form of synchronized bridge in other rooms (where all eight tables play the same board in a set period of time). Team play is supported both socially and competitively (on a ladder). A large set of options is available to the table host: privacy level, game type (MP, IMP, rubber, Chicago), seat reservations, level of play (only players with a certain rating or percentile may be seated). When you sit at a competitive table, you have a clear picture of the expertise level at that table: the club is based on a strong rating system for both individual players and for participating pairs. Participation in the rating system is optional. When a player has connection problems, the table is notified and if the problem is severe, the seat in question becomes reserved. On reconnect, the player can claim the reserved seat.

Bridgetrix.Com - The player should become familiar with the offered services.

BiddingQuest - An online competitive bridge program. Download is required and BQ is running on Windows. Being a member of the BQ community is and will always be free. Boards and scores will be free depending on authors. The authors will decide whether we can use them for free. As stated by the authors and webmasters Todi Gantar from Slovenia and John-Hallvard Skoglund from Norway: "Bidding Quest is an online bidding site where you can practice bidding 'live' or 'Round by Round'. We have also a bidding contest for all to join. Bidding Quest started 1997 when (Mr.) Woodgrove started a bidding contest called Bidding Challenge on his Website Bridge Arkade. The bidding was done by email, and (Mr.) Wodgrove had to update all manually. Bidding set 1-17 was made for this purpose, and it become very popular. In fact it became so much work, that it was impossible to find time for it, so in 1999 the contest was closed. Then Todi Gantar got an idea of making a bidding tool with WebPages so that he could practice bidding with his partner online. He got help from Dule to make database controlled WebPages. Since he hadn’t copyright to any bidding sets with score, he found (Mr.) Woodgroves WebPage and they started to cooperate. The Bidding Quest site was started in August 2001. Curently, January 2007, we are making a new window platform.

Bridge-World Play - This is the place for AOL members. This site has become quite popular. We cannot provide a direct link to this Website on AOL, but we can give you instructions on how to go there. 1. Sign on to AOL. 2. On the Menu, click on "Go To" and select "Keyword". 3. Enter Keyword: "WorldPlay". 4. In the following dialogue box, at the bottom left, click on "Find" and this will take you to all of the Games provided by AOL. You will discover "Bridge - Brainstorm" and "Bridge - WorldPlay". 5. Click on "Bride - WorldPlay" and you have arrived. You will find friendly bridge players to help you through the instructions, and soon you will be sitting down at a bridge table, ready to play. We should point out that there is no version for MacIntosh, as of yet.

Deep Finesse - Mr. Bill Bailey has created a deal analyzer that will solve any double-dummy problem. The product, Deep Finesse, is software that can be downloaded free from the Internet. Deep Finesse is an interactive hand analyzer that lets you examine play lines of any bridge deal. You do not compete against Deep Finesse; rather, it is a tool to help promote better human understanding of the game. The current version plays perfect double-dummy bridge, meaning all hands are visible. All positions are solved correctly regardless of the complexity, usually within seconds. A version that supports single-dummy play, where two hands are hidden, is planned for the future.

Floater - Available for both Microsoft Windows and Macintosh computers, the software application has been developed by Tom Holub and Andrei Caraman. the idea is to allow people to play against people via the Internet. In the words of the software developers: "Floater is being developed under the auspices of Laconic, a group dedicated to making available technology useful and inexpensive. We expect that most or all of our projects (Floater being the first) will be free software. Laconic is in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization." The visitor and/or user should read all that he/she can when concluding that this is the software to use.

FunBridge v2 - Funbridge allows you to play unlimited bridge deals and to compare you on these same deals with thousand other players. Compare your biddings and your game with the bridgers community, be ranked and progress quickly. Located in the United Kingdom. FunBridge Forum is also available to members in English and French. PC-based and download is required.

jBridge.net - JBridge.NET is rebuilt based on our previous Windows version winBridge.com with latest technologies from Microsoft .NET and Sun Microsystems Java2 platform. JBridge offers bridge players all over the world to play our online duplicate MP/IMP/XIMP boards 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Player's rank is calculated based on weekly duplicate scores by comparing to the same board played by others. Weekly top players will be selected and posted on web, personalized ScoreBook and RecordBook will provide you the board you played played online for review and comparison, each player's best partners will also be listed based on the scores for different game (MP/IMP/XIMP).

Latinbridge - Club Virtual de Bridge en español. This is a Website for a Spanish Bridge Club. The main language is Spanish and the majority of the members are from Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Spain, and countries that are in the Hispanian World. There are also several EEUU (hispano hablantes) and European members. There are two areas in this Online Bridge Club. The web pages are free and include software downloads, Internet Pages and many chapters, links, classes and books. Ranking, statistics and much more, some in Spanish. The software runs on Windows platform, but not available for Mac. Presently this is the only Bridge Club on-line in Spanish.

MSN Bridge
An online bridge program, which allows the player to play agains the computer, play with other players, play competitively, and participate in tournaments and special events. In order to play online, the user will need a MSN Games nickname. To get a nickname, the user will first need to sign in to Windows Live (or create a Windows Live account). It will take about five minutes to complete the signup process. Once signed in the player will have full access to all available play modes in Bridge. This online game will only work with the Internet Explorer 5.01 or later browser on Windows 98 or later operating systems.

MSN Gaming Zone - Thank you for playing Bridge Club. Unfortunately, Bridge Club is no longer available on our site. You can find other exciting, free fun-filled card games like Hearts, Spades, and regular Bridge here. Stay tuned for even bigger and better games from MSN Games!

Retained only as historical information: Set up by Microsoft, and caution is advised due to some imperfections still to be worked out. The site offers many games to play and there are many players at one time. Bridge is also offered. You may have to do some site-navigation, download a certain plug-in and software, and click on a few items before you get to the game of Bridge. With so many games to choose from, the program can become a little slow. Microsoft asks you to report any bugs you may encounter. Some of the advantages to this interactive bridge site follows:

1. Alerts will allow for commentary and explanations on each bid.
2. Claims allow for a user to state that they have the rest of the tricks, and if everyone agrees, the hand is laid down. This improves the speed of the game and mimics real card play.
3. Duplicate scoring, both IMP and matchpoint, will be available. This is one of the features most requested by current Zone Bridge players.
4. Set game scoring will also be an option. Duplicate scoring will allow you to compare your score for a particular deal against other players, getting an instant assessment of your skills.
5. Deals can be saved and reviewed offline. This feature will greatly help in understanding and studying the game and will give you an opportunity to play better. If you save a deal and blow it while playing online on the Zone, review the deal later and find your mistakes.
6. Convention cards will be fully implemented.
7. Full range of hosting options will be accessible for the game's host.

PlaySlam - This Online Bridge Club is based in Italy. Membership is free, but the main language is Italian. The joining member is required to enter a few statistics, and upon approval, will be able to procure the necessary software.

POGO Games - This is a Website which offers games of all kinds from Board Games to Card Games. After clicking on Bridge under Card Games, you are able to sign up immediately to begin playing. You will be required to enter a Screen Name and enter several personal specifics, but this is a small sacrifice since the service is free. If you are already a member, then simply enter your Screen Name and Password.

ProGames 2000 - Presently off line. This is an Internet Bridge Club sponsored by the German Bridge Federation. The Club operates in cooperation with the German Bridge Association and like many other online clubs, makes it possible to play bridge around the clock with other club members. ProGames 2000 is unique in that players have the option of opening a table in the language of their choice. Plans are underway to hold tournaments in different languages. The site is mainly in German and the following explanation is for German bridge players: wwbridge ist ein neuer Internet Bridge Club, der es möglich macht rund um die Uhr mit anderen Mitgliedern Bridge zu spielen. WW-Bridge arbeitet in Kooperation mit dem Deutschen Bridge Verband. In der Startphase sind alle Serviceleistungen, sowie freies Spiel, kostenlos. Programmstart war der 05.Okt. 1999. Die zweite, stark verbesserte Version kam am 7.1.2000. Die speziellen Programmleistungen werden sein: Eröffnung der Tische mit erwünschter Tischsprache und Turniere mit guten Zeiten vor allem für Europäer. Für den Bereich DBV auch 1x in der Woche mit Clubpunktevergabe. Spieloberfläche in Deutsch, Englisch, Französich. Zur Zeit ist ein gutes freies Spiel möglich. Wir aktuallisieren in regelmäßigen Abständen.

RoboBridge - RoboBridge is software that simulates one to three human bridge players. It allows you to play some boards whenever you have some time left. The robots provide a very high level of play, so you will be trained to play your best bridge. Possible convention cards to choose from: Acol, Biedermeier, SAYC. The cards contain conventions like: Stayman, Jacoby, Landy, Multi-Landy, Blackwood, RKC, Ghestem, Michaels and Truscott. Future releases will allow composition of your own custom convention card. RoboBridge participated in the World Championship Computer Bridge in Shanghai where it took 7th Place. Also in Dutch. RoboBridge was written by Mr. Job Scheffers from the Netherlands. When Mr. Job Scheffers started playing bridge in 1982 he had some trouble memorising all the bidding rules. The program was started as a bidding program, to assist his own bidding training. After that the program was used to practice the new software technologies Mr. Job Scheffers encountered as a software developer. Between 2004 and 2007 he took the program to a higher level adding a double-dummy solver.

StepBridge - Founded in The Netherlands, the general information is as follows: At this site you can download the software to play bridge on the Internet at the online bridge club StepBridge. Playing at StepBridge is free and unlimited, the more you play the better. At this moment StepBridge is nearly at the end of it's test phase, only a few functions will be added before the final version is released. Membership of StepBridge is free and can be cancelled any time. You can signup by completing the signup form. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail from StepBridge which will give you your username and password. After this you can login to StepBridge with the software. There are also explanations in Dutch, which are as follows: StepBridge werkt sinds zondagmiddag 10 juni op een nieuwe server (de computer waar iedereen op inlogt om bij StepBridge te spelen). Deze server is geconfigureerd met de nieuwste software en is qua snelheid en capaciteit superieur aan de vorige server. De vervanging is zonder problemen verlopen; men heeft zondagmiddag slechts een half uur niet kunnen spelen vanwege de werkzaamheden. Inmiddels blijkt de nieuwe server ruimschoots aan de verwachtingen te voldoen. Hierdoor moet het mogelijk zijn de steeds groter wordende spelersaantallen in de toekomst op te vangen.

Swan Games - Software Features include an easy to use interface for play 24 hours a day with people from all over the world. Competitive MP and IMP scoring. Advanced rating system with instant update. Trick by trick animated hand review. Built in forums let you discuss boards. Individual chatboxes for managing private conversations. Online helpdesk with live assistance. Graphically enhanced hand review. Statistics. Player profiling lets you keep notes on your friends (and foes). Over 100 configurable colors and sounds. SWAN Games Company is headquartered in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. The company's mission is to create the best online club for playing bridge on the Internet. For more information, visit the SWAN Games Company website at http://www.swangames.com, or contact Laila Leonhardt by email at info@swangames.com.

Topbridge - This online bridge server from Norway allows you to play in singles tournaments. Offered are: Players Lounge, Tournament Rules Results, Online Players, Schedules, and many other features. Additional information about the server includes:

Play individual bridge on the Internet
Play against high level competition
You don't have to search for partner or table
Play fair and competitive Internet bridge
One standard system
Compare your results and your declarer play with the experts

BBO Friends - Total Points Tournament Club - Bridge Base Online - Formerly known as the The Total Points Tournament Club. The site offers information for all BBO members regarding Clubs, TDs, and online Tournaments plus all pertinent information for the member of BBO.

winBridge - Presently off line. winBridge web version currently only supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02+, for Windows 95/NT4.0. Get best play with IE4.0. At the moment there is no Mac version available. Some of the particulars about this interactive game follow:

Interface: Best designed graphic display with easy access interface...
Gaming: Duplicate IMP/MP and Non-duplicate boards are available now. Team Games are on the way...
Playing: Custom bidding system, on-line self-alert, spectator view, hand review, tricks box, RecordBook...
Messaging: Chat, private message, invitation, wake-up paging, automatic away/do not disturb notification reply to messages...
Services: Homepage Member Services, ScoreBook, Live Setup Help, Help system.

Winning Bridge - Winning Bridge is a computer game that lets you play the card game Bridge on your PC. The game has been produced by Mr. Gerald Wilson who is based in Hampshire, England. Gerald Wilson has added many features to his Website to assist you in getting started and offers Bridge Help for those problems which may arise. Winning Bridge is distributed under the Shareware scheme. A free trial version of the game can be downloaded from the his corresponding web page. You can also buy and download the full registered version.

For all of those online Bridge Players, who also chat with others, a new and shortened digital language has been developed to spare the fingers from typing out the entire words. Instead, abbreviations have formed to relay the identical information in short form. Below is a list, definitely not complete, of several terms. Please be aware of the fact that individual online members may have developed their own abbreviations and they have been adopted by an individual online group and may therefore not correspond to another online group.

Usenet Bridge Abbreviation

Claus and Raymond	Conventions	Bridge Sites

Home Page I	Glossary	Home Page II