Do Not Assume Partner's Strength
Eric Temple Bell, born in Scotland and a noted mathematician and science fiction writer under the pen name John Taine, reflects on bridge strategy and the role of assumptions in auctions. The discussion analyzes a hand where North misjudged partner's strength and considers alternatives that could reach game, emphasizing cautious play with misfits and optimism with fits.
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