Computer Bridge Programs come in different kinds. There are Internet play, computer opponents, and analysis of different hands. The software we are looking at today are main software programs for bridge education: Jack, Bridge Baron, and a website based program called Bridge Doctor.
Name with link to official website and World Computer Bridge Champion years below.
Jack 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015
Bridge Baron 1997
Bridge Doctor is a tutoring software and is different from the rest. Jack and Bridge Baron allow play against the computer and hand analysis. Jack is a newer, more up-to-date, as well as stronger, computer program. Most people prefer Jack over Bridge Baron. This information is based on average online review scores and product descriptions, you can check the online stores and the website themselves to see for yourself. Below are links you can use to purchase the software yourself.
Baron Barclay: Jack 6 Bridge Baron 29
Use of software to analyze hands is very useful to see deficits in a person’s game and from that how to improve.
Jack is a 10-time computer world champion so it’s very useful for analysis. Other programs that are current winners don’t have a user interface for general use. Which is maybe why Bridge Baron hasn’t won in a long time, it was just getting updates for home use.
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