Be the Defender or Declarer in Three Notrump
Oswald Jacoby explains the pendulum of play in a three notrump hand. He analyzes scenarios where West opens hearts or shows spades and diamonds, weighing outcomes for declarer South versus defenders. The article concludes defenders have the better chance if played carefully.
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South
West
Declarer
East
New South
Bridge decision in vulnerable auction with West leads
South holds Spades K Eight Hearts K Q Eight Diamonds K One Eight Seven Clubs A Q Seven Six Three. With East West vulnerable after 1 Hearts, South passes, as a takeout double is unsuitable and a two clubs overcall is too weak. Partner may carry the contract if strong. Tomorrow asks the same bidding with South holding Spades Q Eight Hearts J Eight Diamonds K One Eight Seven Clubs A Q Seven Six.
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