Strategic play in 1980 London Invitational Bridge defeat
Steven Becker reports on Eisenberg's precise defense and Beare’s dummy play in the 1980 London Sunday Times Invitational Pair Championship. Eisenberg abandons a heart finesse for a wider plan, cashing diamonds and spades, then a heart to dummy, securing nine tricks while guarding against distributions. The article highlights multi-path risk management as key to contract success.
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