Win at Bridge by Oswald Jacoby and James Jacoby
Jason Winkman plays four spades against Charley Solomon in a hand from Ace of Spies. Winkman criticizes common bidding while North South bidding is shown for the spade game. He warns of dangers of misbidding and notes the deal’s complexity and tight transportation context.
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Bridge hand tells of a dramatic misplay
In a North South deal, the defender Charley hesitates after his ace of hearts is led. He plays the ace, allowing the declarer to win several tricks with the queen and jack, leaving the defense to salvage only five tricks as the rest fall to the declarer.
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Bridge bidding snippet shows four spades contract attempt
In a bidding fragment from the North East South West sequence, one spade raise to two is funded after a one level bid. Partner’s invitation to a further suit contract is implied, with consideration of advancing to four spades based on hand strength and partnership fit.
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