Big Slam Magazine - Flipbook - Page 77
Three pairs across the two events bid this 6{, including Axel and Kate, presumably via relay.
Four of 23 played 6{, probably via
WEST
NORTH
EAST
It's not a great spot but the breaks are friendly.
4]
no
X
6{
no
end
SOUTH
no
5{
Curiously, there were a couple of -790s. Presumably South passed North's double.
It's a question of agreed style. If the double of 4]
is typically a strong notrump, it's right for South to
pass. Here you pay out to the pure takeouters.
Match 9
Here the partnership needs to be able to diagnose the heart void. Only two of 23 bid it, including the Richmans. I texted to find their auction:
WEST
NORTH
Andrew
1{
1] balanced !?
4[ super splinter
6{
6]
EAST
SOUTH
Sandra
1[ spades
2} GF
5NT choice of slams
6[ safety play
6{ is cold on the beaks. 6] is pretty good, if
played from the short side,
North has to lead a low heart to shoot it. Unlikely.
Four out of 14 made this 4[, presumably by leading a heart to the 10. Well done, but Bridge
CCAnalyser says Ace-another is better at 78%,
compared to 71% for the finesse line