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World Championship Bridge Smiles and Mistakes
A 1979 world championship deal between Italy and the United States reveals both sides erring in defense and bidding. South opens with a weak two spade, North raises to game, and at both tables slips in defense allow declarers to make four spades or four hearts after a club lead. Three notrump is described as ice-cold against any hand, highlighting missed defensive shifts and bidding choices.
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South West North East
Italy
United States
South
North
U.S
West
Declarer
Dummy
Low
East
King of Hearts