Opening bid misstep costs contract in bridge analysis
In a JACOBY ON BRIDGE note North's takeout double of one major without support invites disaster. West opens spade, North should pass. East would likely reach game in no trump. East redoubles showing power, South sustains two hearts, East doubles, but South cannot do better than five tricks. An 800-point penalty results from a failed double. two-diamond overcall would be better, but pass was best for North.
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Bridge bidding puzzle asks four spades with partner trust
In a card game scenario West North East South open with double and a redouble, dummy play is in question. If you hold AQ98765 in spades and Y32 in hearts with S54, bid four spades only if you trust your partner and your dummy play, noting the redouble may be unsafe. Answer tomorrow.
May 17 Almanac historic events and milestones
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