Championships would not be complete without the odd moment of light relief. Greece's Elina Liakopoulou enjoyed one such on this deal from the first qualifying session.

Board 24. Dealer West. Love All ª 9 7 6 5 © J ¨ Q 8 4 2 § J 10 4 2 ª K Q 8 3 ª J 2 © 10 © A K 9 6 4 3 ¨ A J 10 9 ¨ K 7 5 3 § K 9 5 3 § A ª A 10 4 © Q 8 7 5 2 ¨ 6 § Q 8 7 6

With an awkward lead, South selected the six of diamonds, solving one problem for declarer. When the nine held, she played the ten of hearts for the jack, ace and seven.

When she continued with an innocent looking three of hearts, South contributed the two, and waited for her partner to collect the trick.

Now declarer had an easy route to eleven tricks.

Timeo danaos et dona ferentes, 'I fear the Greeks, even when bearing gifts'.

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Mixed Pairs 1st Qualification Session 2nd Qualification Session	Qualifying Session I Lawrence Style Greek Gift