Bridge slam scene on Gore n bridge deal
North South vulnerable. After a competitive auction South opens and reaches 6NT. Opening lead yields commentary from kibitzer noting the paradox that slam made thirteen tricks while contract at game failed.
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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1998
Page
9
North South vulnerable. After a competitive auction South opens and reaches 6NT. Opening lead yields commentary from kibitzer noting the paradox that slam made thirteen tricks while contract at game failed.
South held 19 to 20 points and likely long clubs prompting a slam bid. West chose a safe spade lead over a heart, allowing declarer to collect all tricks. At another table three no trump prevailed. Defenders won six tricks early through a heart precedence. East grabbed the ace and returned the suit through declarer's queen, highlighting lead choices and tempo risks. Learn to be a better bridge player.
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