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Hi All,
I know we've all got the Covid Blues. Penny has come forward just when we need a smile. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. Dave
Happy Holidays
Hi All,
The North who sent this board could make several slams, but settled for 4 Spades with overtricks. How should it go?
ª A K Q J 9
7
© 9 3
¨ A J 5
§ Q 3
West East
© J 7 6 © K Q 10 8 5 4
¨ 9 8 3 ¨
§ J 10 5 4 2 § K 9 8 7 6
South
ª 10 6 5
© A 2
¨ K Q 10 7 6 4 2
§ A
North opens 1 Spade, East overcalls 2 Hearts to show his 13-16 points and 6-card suit and South bids 3 Diamonds to show 4 or more Diamonds and 10 or more points. North wants to get to game and can't bid anything that partner can pass short. He's not sure if partner has Spade support and he fears a 4-3 Diamond fit, so just bids what he thinks he can make, 4 Spades.
South passes, but might stop to ponder slam chances. She has adequate Spade support and figures partner for about 19 points or more with the Spade fit. She reevaluates to 16-17 points and her 7-card suit might set up.
South would like to check the Aces, but they have not overtly shown a fit which rules out Blackwood and Control Bids. She might bid 5 Spades to show the trump support, extra strength and to invite slam or she might just blast to 6 Spades.
That process is difficult for South, so let's suppose she instead cue-bids 3 Hearts in the Negative Double seat. This takes advantage of East's helpful overcall and promises support for North's Spades and enough strength for game.
Now North will reevaluate his hand for around 21-22 points with a good fit opposite partner's 13 or more points. He bids 4 No Trump, Blackwood, and, when partner shows two Aces, bids 6 Spades. He makes it easily with an overtrick, but neither partner could see 13 sure tricks so they don't bemoan missing the grand.
Good luck and stay well. Dave