The C10 and H9 in West’s hand are part of the problem here. A trump at T1 (which nobody would find without peeking and/or hand records) kills 4S stone dead with S3-1.
Regards,
Iain
bobbywolffFebruary 11th, 2022 at 1:49 pm
Hi Iain,
As usual, your analysis covers the bases, which in turn, symbolizes the difficulty, not to mention the variety, of the standard required, to play our game consistently well.
Much to think about, especially when the opponents share of the deck is effectively hidden from view. Add to that the total uncertainty of where the “key” card or cards (which sometimes, as here), is only a mere middle card, not use to being a key to success or failure.
Oft times, one side or the other, needs to “rise” (or “duck”) to the occasion, especially for the defense, where both partners are not blessed with the specific knowledge of who (on their side) has what.
And then, while completing the analysis, the best (and perhaps only effective) way of battling this often recurring problem is to totally concentrate on what is critical on any one hand and then, at least attempt to follow through on the winning defense (assuming there is one).
Never an easy task, but extremely rewarding to those who succeed and have an opponents scalp as a just reward.
The only sure positive, at least in my experience, is for both sides to always give it their best, rather than just select random cards without giving enough thought.
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Hi Bobby,
The C10 and H9 in West’s hand are part of the problem here. A trump at T1 (which nobody would find without peeking and/or hand records) kills 4S stone dead with S3-1.
Regards,
Iain
Hi Iain,
As usual, your analysis covers the bases, which in turn, symbolizes the difficulty, not to mention the variety, of the standard required, to play our game consistently well.
Much to think about, especially when the opponents share of the deck is effectively hidden from view. Add to that the total uncertainty of where the “key” card or cards (which sometimes, as here), is only a mere middle card, not use to being a key to success or failure.
Oft times, one side or the other, needs to “rise” (or “duck”) to the occasion, especially for the defense, where both partners are not blessed with the specific knowledge of who (on their side) has what.
And then, while completing the analysis, the best (and perhaps only effective) way of battling this often recurring problem is to totally concentrate on what is critical on any one hand and then, at least attempt to follow through on the winning defense (assuming there is one).
Never an easy task, but extremely rewarding to those who succeed and have an opponents scalp as a just reward.
The only sure positive, at least in my experience, is for both sides to always give it their best, rather than just select random cards without giving enough thought.