Sucker double costs East and partners 2160 points
In a bridge hand East with 15 points and stoppers doubled at the wrong moment. He opened the door to defeat for North and South who cashed 12 tricks after the overtrick chance disappeared. The final score for North and South reached 2,150 points, versus 690 without the double.
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Bridge puzzle about four spades contract
In a standard four spades contract after West opens with a strong hand and North passes, South must decide the bid sequence. The suggested line is to bid four spades, inviting partner to continue. If West overcalls with clubs, the best continuation leads to five clubs by West and passes from others, with the contract eventually making.
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