Aggression Dealer and the Slam in Bridge Column
North-South reach a grand slam bid that fails after aggressive signaling and a failed diamond finesse. The piece analyzes North's overreach, Blackwood clues, and a preferred sequence to reach four spades with correct bidding. It notes matchpoint risks of hooks and suggests a safer auction path ending in four spades.
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Bridge notes show Moysian heart test and diamond finesse
In a Toronto bridge deal East wins the ace of spades, continues with a spade, and dummy discards a club. Declarer cashes nine tricks with a diamond finesse, defense otherwise failing. the final score is 400 for both sides, with minor-suit and heart fits discussed.
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