The bidding looks a bid wild at first glance, it I agree with it. North’s raise to 7NT is something I would do with a partner I trust; he may play me for an Ace, but that second Ace is golden.
Otherwise, it’s a hand that says the way to win at bridge is to never give up.
Bob Lipton
bobbywolffJanuary 25th, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Hi Bob.
Your advice as to constant and consistent effort is right on and, indeed, needs to be echoed throughout the development of a wannabe bridge player, especially one with, at least, a modicum of talent.
Also, NEVER is the key word and should not be absent in the description.
Iain ClimieJanuary 25th, 2024 at 5:45 pm
Hi Bobby. Bob,
Interesting that 7N copes with neither minor breaking whereas 7C or 7D is off if trumps misbehave. I suspect North was hoping that the clubs would run when the extra club would be gold dust (or the 13th trick, anyway). It is a very good 7N despite the slightly rustic bidding – or maybe because of it.
Regards,
Iain
Mircea GiurgeuJanuary 25th, 2024 at 9:57 pm
IMO, the key play on this hand is the discard at trick 3 (on the ace of clubs). As the column says, declarer must realize that a red suit squeeze against West is not possible, therefore a diamond (and not a heart) must be pitched. And if East started with 1=4=4=4 it doesn’t change anything
bobbywolffJanuary 25th, 2024 at 11:38 pm
Hi Iain,
And, at least from a possibly confusing point of view, this hand is why they call some suit trumps, even if the command, as in this case, is with the Jxxx. Seems contradictory, but
in reality, it is as true as it can be and helps us all call our beloved game the best mind battle anywhere.
bobbywolffJanuary 26th, 2024 at 12:01 am
Hi Mircea,
Right you are about discussing the inside workings of squeeze play and what works and what doesn’t.
Very nice to hear from you since what you say is always valuable, allowing you to educate all who read what you write. Don’t be a stranger!
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The bidding looks a bid wild at first glance, it I agree with it. North’s raise to 7NT is something I would do with a partner I trust; he may play me for an Ace, but that second Ace is golden.
Otherwise, it’s a hand that says the way to win at bridge is to never give up.
Bob Lipton
Hi Bob.
Your advice as to constant and consistent effort is right on and, indeed, needs to be echoed throughout the development of a wannabe bridge player, especially one with, at least, a modicum of talent.
Also, NEVER is the key word and should not be absent in the description.
Hi Bobby. Bob,
Interesting that 7N copes with neither minor breaking whereas 7C or 7D is off if trumps misbehave. I suspect North was hoping that the clubs would run when the extra club would be gold dust (or the 13th trick, anyway). It is a very good 7N despite the slightly rustic bidding – or maybe because of it.
Regards,
Iain
IMO, the key play on this hand is the discard at trick 3 (on the ace of clubs). As the column says, declarer must realize that a red suit squeeze against West is not possible, therefore a diamond (and not a heart) must be pitched. And if East started with 1=4=4=4 it doesn’t change anything
Hi Iain,
And, at least from a possibly confusing point of view, this hand is why they call some suit trumps, even if the command, as in this case, is with the Jxxx. Seems contradictory, but
in reality, it is as true as it can be and helps us all call our beloved game the best mind battle anywhere.
Hi Mircea,
Right you are about discussing the inside workings of squeeze play and what works and what doesn’t.
Very nice to hear from you since what you say is always valuable, allowing you to educate all who read what you write. Don’t be a stranger!