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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1968

Page

9

Weak Jump Overcall Bites in Diamond Club Play

The article recounts South pursuing diamonds and clubs after Oswald and James Jacoby’s weak jump overcall failed. East defended twice, earning the diamond ace and club king, but could not reach West’s spades. South still made an overtrick, suggesting better results if West had held back.

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Weak jump overcall in bridge study notes by Oswald Jacoby

In early contract play Oswald Jacoby popularized the weak jump overcall to reduce bidding room for opponents. A recent match point duplicate showcased West's two spade overcall under pressure, followed by South's prudent three no trump response and further play illustrating the concept.

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