Posted 2013-October-20, 14:48
Trick 1:
♠9,
♠6,
♠A,
♠Q
Trick 2:
♣K,
♣3,
♣9,
♣8
Trick 3:
♣A,
♣5,
♣7,
♣J
Trick 4:
♣T,
♣Q,
♦3,
♠7
Trick 5:
♠4,
♠2,
♠J,
♠T
Trick 6:
♥Q,
♥K,
♥A,
♥4
then clear H and effectively claim, +400
So ...
Very lucky not to sustain
♣ lead at trick 1. Do you agree with the explanation of the 2
♠ bid (specifically the "3+ C" bit)?
I don't think that North should assume that I have 18+ HCP as well as 3+ H, given that I accepted the transfer. But if North had interest in game, why pass 2
♥?
Psych (pron. saik): A gross and deliberate misstatement of honour strength and/or suit length. Expressly permitted under Law 73E but forbidden contrary to that law by Acol club tourneys.
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ing) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.
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