ARCHING a bridge thought on three losers and heart finesses
The columnist explains a hand where a 2-2 trump break allows a losing finesse to be avoided with careful play. He analyzes ARCH to decide on lead, bidding, and counting losers, showing how to make the contract by discarding clubs and managing diamonds, hearts, and spades.
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West
East
Bridge bidding puzzle with responses
In the sequence West North East South one club pass two clubs? The puzzle asks what South should do with 8765 YK42 AJ9 and 842. It notes the partner’s approach may push to three hearts or pass. A later question asks what to bid when partner instead opens two spades. The issue is partnership agreement and responsive bids.
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West North East South
N.T
South
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