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Marty A. Bergen (born April 21, 1948) is an American bridge player and writer. A 10-time national champion and American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Grand Life Master he retired from active competition in 1993. He is still a prolific bridge writer and is a World Bridge Federation (WBF) World International Master.

He has had a column in the Master Pointers section of ACBL Bridge Bulletin since 1976. He has also written 19 bridge books, two of which won the Bridge Book of the Year award, namely Points Schmoints!: Bergen's Winning Bridge Secrets in 1996 and Declarer Play the Bergen Way in 2005.

Bergen is well-known for his development of new conventions and treatments, including DONT and Bergen raises. Together with his long-time bridge partner Larry Cohen, he popularized the law of total tricks, support double, and 1NT semi-forcing.

Bergen is married to Cheryl Bergen (born Cheryl Lance) and they reside in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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Total Books: 24
Pocket Posh Tips for Bridge Players
2011 - Pocket Posh Tips for Bridge Players (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781449407643
ISBN-10: 1449407641
Genres: Reference, Humor & Entertainment
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How to Execute an Endplay
2011 - How to Execute an Endplay (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781936125197
ISBN-10: 1936125196
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2/1 Game Forcing
2009 - 2/1 Game Forcing (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781936125012
ISBN-10: 1936125013
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Modern Doubles
2009 - Modern Doubles (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781936125005
ISBN-10: 1936125005
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Slam Bidding Made Easier
2008 - Slam Bidding Made Easier (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780974471471
ISBN-10: 097447147X
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Better Slam Bidding with Bergen
2008 - Better Slam Bidding with Bergen (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780974471488
ISBN-10: 0974471488
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Negative Doubles
2008 - Negative Doubles (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780974471457
ISBN-10: 0974471453
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More Declarer Play the Bergen Way How to Make More Contracts
2006 - More Declarer Play the Bergen Way How to Make More Contracts (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780974471440
ISBN-10: 0974471445
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
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Declarer Play the Bergen Way
2004 - Declarer Play the Bergen Way (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780974471426
ISBN-10: 0974471429
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
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SchlemielSchlimazel Mensch
2002 - Schlemielschlimazel Mensch (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780971663602
ISBN-10: 0971663602
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting
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Negative Doubles for Acol Players
2001 - Negative Doubles for Acol Players [Master Bridge Series] (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780304357901
ISBN-10: 0304357901
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
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Introduction to Negative Doubles A Mustread for the Aspiring Player
Negative Doubles A must read for every partnership
2000 - Negative Doubles a Must Read for Every Partnership (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780963753366
ISBN-10: 0963753363
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
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More POINTS SCHMOINTS
1999 - More Points Schmoints (Hardcover)
ISBN-13: 9780963753359
ISBN-10: 0963753355
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
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Points Schmoints Bergen's Winning Bridge Secrets
1995 - Points Schmoints Bergen's Winning Bridge Secrets (Hardcover)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780963753328
ISBN-10: 0963753320
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
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Dichiarate meglio con Bergen vol 1  I punti fermi della dichiarazione
1992 - Dichiarate Meglio Con Bergen Vol 1 I Punti Fermi Della Dichiarazione (Other)
ISBN-13: 9788842512899
ISBN-10: 8842512893
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Better Bidding With Bergen Competitive Bidding
1986 - Better Bidding with Bergen Competitive Bidding (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780910791786
ISBN-10: 0910791783
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
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Better Bidding With Bergen Uncontested Auctions Vol 1
1985 - Better Bidding with Bergen Uncontested Auctions Vol 1 (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780910791366
ISBN-10: 0910791368
Genre: Reference
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Better Bidding with Bergen [Better Bidding with Bergen] (Paperback)Paperback
Everyone's Guide to the New Convention Card
Everyone's Guide to the New Convention Card (Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780963471536
ISBN-10: 0963471538
Genre: Humor & Entertainment
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