Winning at Bridge Bidding Skill Earns a Diamond Game
The article notes how top players analyze hands to reach a five diamond contract, with Jack Blair and Byron Greenberg of Tulsa illustrating workmanlike bidding. It explains how Byron’s decision to bid four diamonds, after Jack’s strong support, leads to a successful diamond game despite potential spade gaps and club risks.
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South
Jack Blair
Byron Greenberg
Tulsa
Jack
Byron
West
E-CARD Serica Q The bidding has been West North East South
South holds K1084 and must decide response after a sequence ending with a cue bid. With partner's ultimate response, the recommended action is to bid four spades to show a strong hand and fit.
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