This is primarily about understanding the scoring system and how to get more Match Points from each hand. Pairs play is about getting as many tricks as possible even taking the risk of going down in a safe contract, in pursuit of an overtrick. For the defence it is about not giving tricks away, as it is often not necessary to defeat a contract to get a good Match Point score.

Very enjoyable but primarily of value to those serious enough to view every bridge session as one to be won.