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28th December 23

Classic Duplicate decisions. Preempt, bid game or sacrifice all in the same hand?

South can bid a preemptive 3♣ (because of 2♣ normally being a strong bid, many partnerships will play 3♣ as a preempt with 6+♣ s)

If South bids 3♣, west will pass (do not preempt over a preempt) North has a difficult decision to look for a   game or support ♣ s. Slam is unlikely as South would need 3 out of A♠ A♣ A KD or void in  s, this is unlikely so North should probably try 3  which is forcing South will deny 3 s by bidding 4♣ and North may bid game with 5♣ difficult decision. Pass works here.

If South passes West will do a standard preempt of 2♠ (very strong)

North is strong and will bid 3♠ Michaels to show  s and a minor.

East will bid 4♠  with law of total tricks.

South will have to pass and North will have to decide between 5♣ (to make or sacrifice as it is not clear what Easts 4♠ bid was) and pass (difficult).