On Bridge Jacoby’s analysis of a club heart hand
A bridge discussion centers on South’s decision in a two no trump slams opening. North contends South could have made if he chose a different line. The text weighs heart finesses odds and point counts, noting South’s actual play left little chance for a slam and East’s defense capitalized after the diamond return.
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Bidding dilemma in a bridge hand prompts heart cue and response
South holds AA? WKQ1098 ¢AQE HK103 with 18 high card points and a five card heart suit. Partner's bid of three spades after 36h shows strength. The recommended plan is to bid three hearts to describe the heart suit and seek contract safety rather than cue bidding diamonds.
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