Italy-Poland

Ever since their titanic clash in the final of the Maastricht Olympiad, a match between these two teams has been regarded as one to set the pulse racing. With Poland already more than a match ahead of them the Azzuri was sure to be going flat out in an effort to close the gap. The Editor was on hand to bring you all the action, while Jos Jacobs kept a watchful eye on Germany & Denmark.

Board 1. Dealer North. None Vul.
	ª J 8 3 2 © Q 3 2 ¨ 9 8 § A J 8 6
ª Q © K 10 9 ¨ A J 7 6 5 4 § 10 9 3		ª K 10 7 6 4 © A J 7 6 ¨ K Q § K 4
	ª A 9 5 © 8 5 4 ¨ 10 3 2 § Q 7 5 2

Closed Room
West	North	East	South
Versace	Tuszynski	Lauria	Kowalski
	Pass	1ª	Pass
1NT	Pass	2§*	Pass
2¨*	Pass	3§*	Pass
3¨	Pass	3NT	Pass
4©	All Pass

Alfredo Versace, Italy

2§ weak with 4+§ or any strong hand

You might argue that 3NT by East is the best contract, as it is clearly odds on to be laydown after the opening lead. Playing a natural system you might get there via 1