— NATIONAL CHAMPION • ABTA MASTER TEACHER

Think Better.
Play Bridge Better.

Adam Parrish teaches you not just what the correct bid or play is — but why. Learn from a national champion, six-time author, and celebrated ACBL Bridge Bulletin columnist.
♦ 2x ABTA Book of the Year
♥ 2x IBPA Book of the Year Finalist
♦ ACBL Bridge Bulletin Columnist
♣ Bridge Winners Partner
Adam Parrish
 New in 2025

Sign up for The Bridge World's

Parrish the Thought Vol. 1: Preempts & Overcalls

Essential competitive bidding covered comprehensively — from when to act to how to respond to your partner.
View ⟹
— New in 2025

The Leveling Up Project

Adam Parrish teaches you not just what the correct bid or play is — but why. Learn from a national champion, six-time author, and celebrated ACBL Bridge Bulletin columnist.

Parrish the Thought Vol. 1: Preempts & Overcalls

Essential competitive bidding covered comprehensively — from when to act to how to respond to your partner.
View ⟹
— The Man Behind the Cards

Six Acclaimed Books

Award-winning titles for advancing players — from fundamental card play to
competitive bidding to narrative bridge fiction.

When to Draw Trumps
When to Draw Trumps

When to Draw Trumps

The definitive guide to one of bridge's most fundamental decisions, with the clarity and logic that made Adam famous.

View & Purchase →
When to Bid Notrump (And How to Play It)
When to Bid Notrump (And How to Play It)

When to Bid Notrump (And How to Play It)

The same thorough treatment applied to notrump — when to bid it, when to stop, and how to play it to best advantage.
View & Purchase →
Parrish the Thought Vol. 1: Preempts & Overcalls
Parrish the Thought Vol. 1: Preempts & Overcalls

Parrish the Thought Vol. 1: Preempts & Overcalls

Essential competitive bidding covered comprehensively — from when to act to how to respond to your partner.
View & Purchase →
Parrish the Thought Vol. 2: Modern Defensive Thinking
Parrish the Thought Vol. 2: Modern Defensive Thinking

Parrish the Thought Vol. 2: Modern Defensive Thinking

Strategy, signals, and mental flexibility for the hardest part of the game. A comprehensive look at the modern defensive thought process.
View & Purchase →

Bridge at the Cranmer Club

An entertaining story of a night at the local bridge club — colorful characters, fascinating hands, and real learning woven throughout.
View & Purchase ⟹
The Partnership Coup
The Partnership Coup

The Partnership Coup

The long-awaited sequel to Cranmer Club — Aaron returns with a partner he'd rather be rid of. A fun read with interesting hands.
View & Purchase →
— The Man Behind the Cards

About Adam

Adam Parrish is among the country's top bridge teachers and authors. He has written six acclaimed books – two nominated for the IBPA Book of the Year, and two winning the American Bridge Teachers' Association Book of the Year Award.
His monthly column "Parrish the Thought" appears in the ACBL Bridge Bulletin. He is recognized as a Master Teacher by the ABTA, and teaches students all around the world, both online and in person.
Adam grew up in Cincinnati and now lives in New York City, where he is President of District 24 and former President of the Greater New York Bridge Association. He is also a partner at Bridge Winners, the web's premier bridge discussion site.
Outside of bridge, Adam is a playwright, screenwriter, and composer — he has written plays, screenplays, and TV pilots about bridge.
Work With Adam
Adam Parrish

"Bridge is a game, and above all it is meant to be fun. This is the backbone of my teaching philosophy."

— Adam Parrish
Work with Adam

Teaching Services

Every program is tailored to the individual — whether you're a solo student, a regular partnership, or a club organizing a seminar.

🃏

Playing Lessons

Play with Adam at sectional, regional, and national tournaments or in online club games. One of the best ways to improve — with the added benefit of real-time instruction from an expert teacher.

💻

Individual Online Lessons

One-on-one sessions on Shark Bridge, with a phone call running alongside so Adam can hear your thought process and guide it in real time. General or focused on a specific topic or convention.

🤝

Partnership Coaching

The same online format adapted for partnerships. Focus on agreements, signals, and the relational dynamics that make a great pair. You each get personal attention plus the partnership benefit.

🎤

Seminars & Group Lessons

Small groups of 4–8 or much larger audiences. Online and in-person, across the country. A mix of lecture and play, usually around three hours — but always tailored to the group.