Many players have great potential to become better bridge players. Most wish for a miracle solution that allows them to make giant leaps up the bridge knowledge ladder—but according to Krzysztof Martens, the real secret is to take many, many small steps instead.

Krzysztof Martens’ successful years as a world-class player and bridge teacher have resulted in a series of books. Dynamic Declarer Play – Virtual European Championships (Part 2) offers tips on how to become a stronger declarer. The technique you need to become a skilled declarer is, according to the author, quite similar to learning how to drive a car. A beginner must focus on shifting gears, accelerating, braking, and signaling at the right time. A more experienced driver does all this automatically and can therefore better focus on road conditions. The same applies in bridge. You become a master of declarer play by absorbing enough knowledge that you can handle most types of hands instinctively.

To help you get there, Martens presents 340 challenging examples, all drawn from tough international team matches. First, you're given the problem. After choosing your line of play, you can turn to the solution section, where you’ll be awarded plus or minus IMPs based on your choice.

Martens’ books demand rigorous and analytical work—but the results are worth it. You’re guaranteed to become a better bridge player.

His books are highly regarded by experts and are even used as training material by the Dutch national teams.