Souths misguess costs slam in direct bidding game
In a bridge critique, South's belief in direct play leads him to reject a heart finesse and diamond finesse, mismanaging the endgame after West shifts with the heart jack. South ends down one as East guards key diamonds and clubs, while South clings to the king of hearts illusion.
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Ace of Hearts
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Bridge puzzle: South hands two no trump overcall
The text presents a bridge bidding dilemma with South to act after West passes and partner opens a two no trump. East passes. The reader must choose a bid given a very odd hand with a singleton spade and questionable desbie. The fragmentary prompt implies selecting a bid like a one heart but is unclear.
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