WIN AT BRIDGE
Bridge column discusses why good duplicate players fail in rubber play, noting swing point balance, the value of profits from 30 extra points, and strategies like avoiding takeout doubles with two suits. It cites South's heart overcall as sound, and weighs slam chances against club leads and partner's likely holdings.
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South
Spade Power Decides Rubber Bridge Hand
In a rubber bridge hand South declined to promote spades, bidding four hearts. West supported spades. North passed. South continued to five hearts, East doubled, West removed, North doubled, and South pushed to six hearts. East doubled again as the lay of the cards suggested West’s spades held power.
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South
West
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Ite
East
Mast
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