Captaincy and misplay in a duplicate bridge duel
In a duplicate bridge hand, a player narrates opening queen of hearts against South's three diamonds, misreading positions and misleading partner into a loss. East explains that a different club return and a diamond jack would have altered the outcome, revealing a misread owned by the author.
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Bid Six Hearts After Partner’s Long Card Gaffe
In bridge terms East West pass with 29 points, you hold A J E6 Y A Q I1 IO9 S 6K QI 2. You should bid six hearts to show strong incipient suit and aim for game. Your partner’s failure to use Blackwood suggests two quick losers in spades Suman or similar. Consider protection and drive to game through declarer play.
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