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F2F - Beryl Doughty Cup (06/12)
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Wed 14th Oct 2026
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BBO Duplicate
Director: John Gatrell
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BBO Duplicate
Director: John Gatrell
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Release 2.19r
It takes 2 to Slam
It takes 2 to Slam

The bidding has passed round to me in 4th seat and I have 24HCP - open 2♦.  2♥ negative from partner, 2♠ from me (we cannot pass until game is reached so no rush).  So far so good.  Partner has 5♥ and correctly bids 3♥.  This is only promising 4 at this stage so the auction should carry on like this..... 3♠ by me showing extra length, 4♥ from partner, All pass and game bid and made for a joint top.  This is me however............  Instead of bidding 3♠ I bid 6♠ on my own and get doubled and go 3 down for 0%.   Lesson here, when you have a strong hand, partner is in control, listen to partner and make use of their hand.