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Megeve bridge disaster in five spades to six no trump
In 1954 at Megeve Clem ent Peten sat West and bid five spades then South double of five diamonds led to six no trump. North redoubled to six no trump, South misplayed hearts, and West led heart three. East won tricks with a ten and king, yielding a 12 trick finish and a 7000 point penalty. French author Jose Je Dentu noted the moment as a bolt of lightning in bridge history.
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