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Desperation slam in Swiss team bridge match
In a Swiss team event, South bids five hearts to invite a slam, aiming for a risky win when behind in the match. North has a minimum hand with aces, and after a sequence including ruffs and club plays, the slam appears successful despite East’s defense and West’s need to trump.
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James Jacoby
South
Blackwood
North
Declarer
East
King of Diamonds
Queen of Hearts
West
King of Hearts
PS. North-South
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