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| Hand of the Week 15th April |
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Plenty of slams this week and some remarkable hands, including a 9-card diamond suit which, at my table, inspired a player to use the rarely seen Gambling 3NT, causing much mayhem. Board 1 offered 6H and 6NT, but no one found the grands on offer there. Three pairs found 6D on Board 4, but my final choice came down to the solo slams (6S) on Boards 16 and 20. Board 20 offered a sound slam that I am surprised was bid only once. Bid by South, West’s heart lead to the ace is not obvious and, without that lead, declarer has an easy 15 tricks. Nicely done, Ralph/Richard. However, I would like to feature Board 16 where the slam is, perhaps, flawed but instructional. I have little doubt that, on the way to 6S, West will have wheeled out Blockweed or Gruber to ask for aces. The problem with this is the two quick losers in clubs. Common wisdom says it’s not advisable to do this with such losers; cue bidding is preferable so that you are more certain if those losers are covered. Nevertheless, EW proceeded to the slam and North, on lead, is looking at AK of clubs. They lead the ace, and it holds. But then they see QJ9 remaining in dummy. The danger is that West is now void in clubs (especially if she has false-carded with the 10 on the first trick) and to continue with the King will set up the QJ for discards. Presumably for this reason, North did not continue with the King and West easily wrapped up the remaining 12 tricks for the slam and a top. Well done, with a little help from Lady Luck, Anne and Jenny
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| John Rolfe |
John passed away on Tuesday 19th December, aged 94.
John had been a very active bridge member of many local clubs until 2020.
All of John's friends are invited to a celebration of his life, which will be held at the 1st Aylesbury Scout Centre on 28th April 2024 at 17:00
Enquiries to Andy Rolfe on 07721 894577
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and his many bridge friends.
Rest in Peace.
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In my group, Reds (Mike, Mary, Liz and Alan) virtually annihilated Blues (Chris, Anwar, Quentin and Diana) in the first half 48 to 1, but in the second half, Blues restored some dignity, only losing 21 to 25, with Reds winning 73 to 22. Well done Reds!
In Pete’s group, in a much closer first half, Greens (Pete, Ginny, Maria and Janet) won by 19 to 17, and in the second half, Pinks (Lew, Ann, Jen and Anne) fell back with Greens winning that half by 23 to 4, winning overall by 42 to 21. Well done Greens!
Congratulations to Reds for the highest score and the greater winning margin.
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