News and Views

This hand caused many imps to trade hands in the Superleague and caused discussion about the optimal bidding sequence. Here's what players thought - the majority fancied 3C as the best option.

KJ    J4    AKT8763  AK       Say you open 1D partner responds 1S. What will you rebid?

2NT0%
3C0%
3D0%
3NT0%
Other: (Please specify)0%

Watch out. Our learners are getting the hang of this game!

This hand comes from the Supervised Duplicate. Two good plays set up a squeeze and an endplay to bring in nine worthy tricks for our fast-learning declarer.

Congratulations to Adalsteinn Jorgensen and Bjarni Einarsson, winners for the second consecutive year of the TGRs Auction Pairs. Click for final results.

 

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Invention

This week's hand may require a bit of quick
thinking.Our keen bidders found a novel way to a great spot on an
outing to a recent Swiss Pairs event.
What do you bid:
Holding K J 10 4 3 A A K Q 10 5 4 2 what do you bid after partner opens 1C (Strong NT and 5 card majors)

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This hand rewarded thoughtful action.

 You hold 10xx, AKQJxxx, Qx, K and all vul you open 1H. Next hand bids 2D Pass Pass. What is your rebid?

23/05/12

2H0%
X0%
Pass0%
3H or 4H0%
2NT0%
3NT0%
Other: (Please specify)0%