| Robin's Lesson 5th May |
A few notes on this week's hands, which were obviously very difficult. If you got a couple right, then well done.
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| Hand 1 - Competitive bidding |
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Competitive to 4♦; West happy to bid twice. On a spade lead, play AK clubs (overtaking), and discard a spade on the club. Ruff 2 hearts in dummy. DO NOT DRAW trumps immediately! |
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| Hand 2 - Which 4 card suit to open |
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Prefer 1♣ with a strong hand, allows red suits to be bid naturally at 1 level (!!!!!)
North bids 1♦! Why - North wants more information.
North bids 4th suit forcing. South is now forced to game, so needs only to bid 2NT.
North agrees clubs with 3♣;
South bids RKCB. North shows 2 Kings.
br South bids slam. |
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| Hand 3 - Could be competing against a weak 2 opening |
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Alternative bidding sequence if N opens a weak 2♦ and East overcalls 3NT. |
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| Hand 4 - Can 12 tricks be made on any lead? |
Show Detail | ... but slam not bid
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