Board 4. Dealer West. All Vul.
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ª 7 4
© K Q 5 2
¨ A Q 6 3
§ 10 3 2 |
ª 10
© A 7 6
¨ K 10 9 5 2
§ J 9 6 5 |
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ª A 3
© J 10 9 8 4 3
¨ 8 4
§ 8 7 4 |
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ª K Q J 9 8 6 5 2
© -
¨ J 7
§ A K Q |
The simple problem for North/South is to reach Six Spades.
We know at least one International who considered the South hand
to be worth an opening bid of Four Spades after three passes.
There is no reason why this should not have been off two cashing
aces, but South's heart void was an undeserved bonus for North.
Two Hearts was a transfer to spades, setting
the suit, and Five Hearts was (we think) Exclusion Blackwood. An
excellent practical shot that led to the top spot.