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On the 7th December 1995 this hand was dealt and was chosen as hand of the week.
A slam can be made in Diamonds, Heards and No Trumps,
But do you bid it?
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How the Bidding Went with Catherine and Graham
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East |
South |
West |
| Past |
2♦ (1) |
Pass |
3NT (2) |
| Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
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1 - Weak two
2 - Should have bid 2NT as a conventional strong enquiry with a reply of 3♥ showing Heart feature and top range, the up to west to bid 6♦ or NT
| North |
East |
South |
West |
Another pair Bid
| 2 ♠ (1) |
Pass |
Pass |
2NT (2) |
| Pass |
3♦ |
Pass |
Pass (3) |
| Pass |
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1 - Weak 2
2 - Could have Doubled
3 - At least bid game.
Most hands went Pass - Pass - Pass - 2NT Pass 3NT. West with 6 Diamonds, could have been bold and bid 5♦ (inviting slam) knowing the strengh of the 2NT.
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What could have Happend
| Pass |
1♦ (1) |
Pass |
4NT (2) |
| Pass |
5♦ (3) |
Pass |
Slam (4) |
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1) - Only 9 HCP's but Only 7 lossers and rule of 19 - worth an opening
2) - With 21 HCP look for slam - Blackwood.
3) - One Ace
4) Go for it ................. |
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