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Much good did it do him! When he returned a spade West claimed two tricks in the suit and East's remaining spade withered on the vine. The no-trump game was made. West should have unblocked the spade queen on the second round, retaining J-8. When East gained the lead in diamonds and returned a third round of spades, West could win with the jack and return the eight for East to overtake with the nine. The defenders would then score the five tricks that were their due. On this particular deal there was no excuse for West's carelessness. South's stayman response had denied four spades so there could be no possible need to retain both the quen and the jack of the suit. BIDDING QUIZ (number 332)
ANSWERS Correctly, you pass on the first round. What would you say now, when partner re-opens with a take-out double? (Answer on page???) Answer to Bidding Quiz You should not consider passing for penalties, with only four trumps. Nor should you bid higher than the minimum level, since partner is a passed hand. The choice is between 1H and 1NT. 1 slightly prefer 1NT, since partner does not guarantee four hearts and 1NT is almost certain to be a sensible contract. Awards: 1NT-10, 1H-8, 2H-6, 2NT-4. Pass-3. — Knight Features |
West
committed a 'faux pas' on this deal from rubber bridge. Would you have
fallen into the same trap? He led the three of spades to East's king,
which was allowed to win. When the four of spades was returned, declarer
won with the ace and West followed with the eight, mentally recording
that his queen and jack were now good. Declarer had little option but to
play on diamonds and East won with the ace.
