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Fun hand from yesterday (aka thank god the clubs blocked)

#1 User is offline   hrothgar 

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Posted 2014-April-16, 09:04

Mildly amusing hand from yesterday that might prove instructive for some new players.

I think that the hand illustrates a few important topics

1. 1N in the balancing position looks a lot different than a 1NT overcall
2. If the opponent's are planing to ruff losers in the short hand, draw their trump fast
3. Even the best players can get unlucky in competitive auctions
4. Don't be afraid to go for blood at low levels


This post has been edited by Gerardo: 2014-April-16, 19:46
Reason for edit: Fix the hand diagram

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Posted 2014-April-16, 09:30

FWIW I thought that 1NT was quite risky, not sure it was such a good bid. I chose NT over x to protect the KJ, but I was aware it could turn out really bad for us.

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Posted 2014-April-16, 09:30

I cant' read the bidding and the cards, diagram is too small (maybe my my browser?)
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Posted 2014-April-16, 10:03

 MrAce, on 2014-April-16, 09:30, said:

I cant' read the bidding and the cards, diagram is too small (maybe my my browser?)


The forums seems to be trying to embed the player rather than just showing the link
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Posted 2014-April-16, 19:11

Yes this is much better. I can see how EW can grill S in 2♥
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Posted 2014-April-17, 15:11

 diana_eva, on 2014-April-16, 09:30, said:

FWIW I thought that 1NT was quite risky, not sure it was such a good bid. I chose NT over x to protect the KJ, but I was aware it could turn out really bad for us.


You are not known for being timid :)
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Posted 2014-April-17, 16:30

Declarer does much better if he immediately cashes the second club before going for the ♠ ruff, doesn't he?
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Posted 2014-April-18, 13:37

 kuhchung, on 2014-April-17, 15:11, said:

You are not known for being timid :)


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