Brilliance and Blunder in a Grand Slam Attempt
In a bridge column by Oswald and James Jacoby, East West vulnerability leads North to seven Spade and Diamond squeeze concepts after Blackwood. North counts 12 top tricks but West blocks a grand slam, forcing South to improvise a two card ending with diamonds and spades.
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Responding to one diamond with two spades in bridge
A Kentucky redder asks how to reply to partner's one diamond opening. The recommended game forcing reply is two spades, even with limited high card points. This keeps pressure on opponents and helps locate a fit.
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