Jacoby on Bridge North Eyes Slam Without Clear Response
Jacoby on Bridge North holds an ace and two kings and seeks a slam after South opens clubs. He lacks a convenient positive bid and has no suit to bid or reason to be declarer in no trump. Two diamonds is a suggested negative to artificial two club, yet no rule forbids a strong hand responding two diamonds.
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North
South
Endgame play in bridge proves a crucial six no trump line
The analysis outlines a precise sequence where declarer wins by cashing the ace and king of one suit, then a spade ruff and draw, leaving West to be squeezed by the queen. It notes that North as declarer at six no trump would likely fail if East opened any other club, emphasizing the importance of the chosen lines.
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Bridge bidding puzzle heads to three no trump
In this deal the bidding starts with West North East South passing to you. After your 2d and partner’s 3d bids you hold AJ2 WAKES $432 HAQB2. You consider bidding three hearts but are unsure of the plan as partner replies three no trump.
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India
Red China
Peking
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