Bridge players debate weak no trump in 1965 trials
In the 1965 world championship team trials one pair used weak no trump while 17 pairs used no trump in standard ranges. After North’s two clubs inquiry to determine rebids, play diverged with some three notrump, others staying at two no trump. West opened a low club, East faced a key decision between ten spot and ace, and misplays gave declarer extra tricks at several tables. The article ends with a daily bridge question about responding to partner’s two hearts bid.
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