vg|2011 SPINGOLD B QF,Segment 2 of 4,I,17,32,Cayne,20,Lynch,20|
rs|2SW=,3DE+1,3CS+1,3NS-1,2CS=,2CS=,3NN-1,3NN-1,4HS=,5DWx-3,3NN=,3NN+1,2SW+2,2SW+1,4HE-1,3HE+1,3NS+1,3NS=,2CW-2,1NN=,2HN=,2HN=,3SW+2,4SE=,4HN+1,4HN+1,3NW=,3NW-2,4SW+1,4SW=,3CS=,4SE=|
pn|Seamon,Passell,Cayne,Lynch,Zmudzinski,Duboin,Balicki,Sementa|pg||
qx|o17|st||md|3SJ2HQJ9874DAQ6CAJ,SAQ8643HK2DKTCK96,SKT95H63D53CT7432,S7HAT5DJ98742CQ85|sv|o|mb|p|mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfd: welcome back|pg||
mb|1H|mb|1S|mb|p|nt|stc: hi all|pg||
nt|bessi2: hi|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: noise coming from other table in the room; Cayne has left to ask them to talk more quietly or talk out of the room|pg||
mb|p|mb|d|mb|p|mb|2C|mb|p|nt|bessi2: surely Lynch should have bid 2@d over 2@c|pg||
mb|2H|mb|2S|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|stc: All going for a minus score instead of defending for a plus|pg||
pc|h6|pc|h5|pc|h7|pc|hK|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s5|pc|s7|pc|s2|pg||
pc|s3|pc|s9|pc|d4|pc|sJ|pg||
nt|ady: good evening all|pg||
pc|hQ|nt|stc: defense not easy here|pg||
pc|h2|pc|h3|pc|hA|pg||
pc|d2|pc|dA|pc|dT|pc|d3|pg||
pc|hJ|nt|bessi2: cayne better not switch to @c |pg||
pc|sQ|pc|c2|pc|hT|pg||
pc|dK|nt|bessi2: but it should be clear not to do so|pg||
pc|d5|pc|d7|pc|d6|pg||
nt|stc: now @d to make|pg||
pc|s4|pc|sT|pc|d8|nt|Walddk3: Welcome to David Edwin|pg||
pc|h4|pg||
nt|ady: hi all|pg||
pc|sK|pc|d9|nt|bessi2: nicely done by passell.. cayne had better overruffed cashed his @s trick and exited a @d|pg||
pc|h8|pc|s6|pg||
pc|c3|pc|c5|pc|cJ|pc|cK|pg||
pc|c6|pc|c4|pc|c8|pc|cA|pg||
mc|8|nt|stc: as I said, def was not easy and slipped|pg||
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qx|c17|st||md|3SJ2HQJ9874DAQ6CAJ,SAQ8643HK2DKTCK96,SKT95H63D53CT7432,S7HAT5DJ98742CQ85|sv|o|nt|Vugraphzfc: here we go|pg||
nt|chick: Hello Everyone :)|pg||
nt|psyck: Hello everyone|pg||
nt|kareno: Good day from Las Vegas :)|pg||
nt|chick: Welcome everyone :)|pg||
nt|psyck: Hello everyone|pg||
nt|bridge_one: Hello from Italy :)|pg||
nt|psyck: "Sementa"|pg||
nt|bridge_one: Yes, the name is Antonio Sementa|pg||
nt|bridge_one: E/W play a system very similar at Lauria-Versace|pg||
mb|p|nt|rv: thanks Joe, we will remember that and 1 IMP could make a difference|pg||
mb|p|mb|1H|nt|psyck: The strong @c system may not work too well here allowing opps to possibly find a @d sacrifice|pg||
nt|kareno: I had the pleasure of losing to Versace and Lauria in a KO match earlier this week :)|pg||
mb|1S|mb|p|mb|p|nt|psyck: N will be happy to hear 2@s by S|pg||
nt|kareno: The next KO fortunately we won so I can still show my face around here.  It was this exact team that defeated us.|pg||
nt|kareno: Did I say hello from Vegas?  I'm still in Toronto watching baseball games :)|pg||
nt|psyck: South has maximum for the earlier pass, no wastage in opps suit, & shape|pg||
nt|bigtrain: i hate the first pass... clearly worth a double|pg||
nt|bigtrain: now impossible to catch up|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, assuming double was 5-7, it was certainly possible on 2@d|pg||
nt|kareno: I agree - now she hasn't got a good bid but 2@s will do.|pg||
nt|psyck: double or 2@H?|pg||
mb|d|nt|bridge_one: depending on agreement|pg||
mb|p|mb|2C|mb|2D|mb|2H|mb|d|nt|Vugraphzfc: Quinn:  you better play the spots off of this one|pg||
nt|rv: technically West invites and East accepts with max|pg||
mb|p|nt|bridge_one: giving a medium hand|pg||
mb|3D|nt|chick: staggering their way to the right place|pg||
nt|xenya: double possible as S's hand is limited by his 1st bid|pg||
mb|p|nt|kareno: West never showed his diamond fit - |pg||
nt|ady: 1 imp to Cayne|pg||
nt|psyck: I guess W felt he had too much in def to bid more|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|bridge_one: Ho Vladimir :)|pg||
nt|xenya: hi Giorgio :)|pg||
pc|hQ|nt|rv: this could make if declarer takes a @h hook, plays for @hs 3-3 and @CA rite|pg||
nt|xenya: NS play Polish Club|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 3@D is safe contract|pg||
pc|hK|nt|tarekr:  Exactly but Shawn is not taking any chances to miss game even though it is a non-vul one|pg||
nt|ady: meantime 5@D  only down 1|pg||
nt|xenya: where all strong hands are opened 1@C|pg||
pc|h3|pc|h5|pg||
pc|h2|nt|psyck: the 2@d could be a wide ranging hand too i guess|pg||
nt|kareno: I would hope south would take the push to 5@s.|pg||
pc|h6|pc|hA|pc|hJ|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, @d more comfortable to play than @s's here I guess|pg||
pc|hT|pc|h9|nt|rv: Mildred is well on way to 9 tricks here if she plays a @c to K|pg||
nt|xenya: also many weak ones|pg||
pc|dT|pc|c2|pg||
pc|dK|pc|d3|pc|d2|pc|dA|pg||
pc|h8|nt|bridge_one: probably make 10 tricks because must cuess A second in @C|pg||
pc|s3|pc|c4|pc|d4|pg||
pc|d7|pc|dQ|nt|rv: playing a @d off table also works as cards are|pg||
nt|tarekr:  nice @d|pg||
pc|s4|pc|d5|pg||
nt|psyck: good, & we have Giorgio to help us out with EW's system which he says is similar to Lauria-Versace|pg||
pc|sJ|pc|sA|pc|s5|pc|s7|pg||
pc|s6|pc|s9|pc|d8|nt|bridge_one: play exatly the same Krisma :)|pg||
pc|s2|pg||
nt|rv: not sure if this is best line though, I would have played a @c to K after cashing @hs in hand|pg||
pc|dJ|nt|tarekr:  well done!|pg||
pc|d6|pc|sQ|pc|c3|pg||
nt|psyck: nice, makes for a well knit team|pg||
mc|10|pg||
qx|o18|st||md|4SAT76HQ4DK7CAT986,SK92HT2DT43CQ7543,S5HJ8763DAQJ92CJ2,SQJ843HAK95D865CK|sv|n|mb|1S|nt|ady: not much on here|pg||
mb|p|mb|2S|mb|p|mb|p|mb|3C|mb|p|nt|ady: chancy balance|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|pc|s2|nt|bessi2: I prefer an immediate 2@c overcall.. not a thing of beauty but better than having to protect with 3@c later|pg||
pc|s5|pc|sJ|pc|sA|pg||
pc|s6|pc|s9|pc|c2|nt|stc: even with this horrible split 3@c has chances|pg||
pc|s3|pg||
pc|d2|nt|ady: can get home|pg||
pc|d6|pc|dK|pc|d3|pg||
pc|s7|pc|sK|pc|cJ|nt|bessi2: looks like it will make|pg||
pc|s4|pg||
pc|dA|pc|d5|pc|d7|pc|d4|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|d8|nt|stc: trump lead was better|pg||
pc|h4|pc|dT|pg||
pc|d9|pc|s8|pc|hQ|pc|c3|pg||
pc|h2|pc|h3|pc|hK|pc|c6|pg||
nt|ady: overtrick|pg||
nt|stc: as noticed "chances" was an understatement, overtricks|pg||
pc|sT|pc|hT|pc|h6|nt|bessi2: avoiding a @s lead possible as declarer will often hold @s length when balancing there|pg||
pc|sQ|pg||
pc|hA|pc|cT|pc|cQ|pc|h7|pg||
pc|c4|pc|h8|pc|cK|mc|10|pg||
qx|c18|st||md|4SAT76HQ4DK7CAT986,SK92HT2DT43CQ7543,S5HJ8763DAQJ92CJ2,SQJ843HAK95D865CK|sv|n|nt|tarekr:  Mildred would have accepted with 14|pg||
nt|rv: if East doesn't open, will you open 1@d or 1n with North hand?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: the director was here getting the auction from a board in the last set, where there was some sort of appeal in the other room|pg||
nt|bridge_one: Sementa and Duboin started to play togheter few years ago, so they at Versace the system|pg||
mb|1S|nt|bridge_one: there are only few change, depending on style to play, but 88% is equal|pg||
mb|p|nt|tarekr:  when I am short oM, i generally will bid a good 4 cd major in 3rd or 4th seat|pg||
mb|2S|nt|bridge_one: 98%|pg||
mb|d|nt|ady: 6@C possible  but likely to play in 3NT|pg||
mb|p|nt|tarekr:  support|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@S is limited at 9 hcp exclude 4 cards|pg||
nt|xenya: double?|pg||
nt|xenya: must be a specialised bid|pg||
nt|bridge_one: dbl by North is aggressive in vuln|pg||
nt|psyck: even playing equal level conversion, it would not occur to me at this vul|pg||
nt|bridge_one: Dbl give @H + a minor|pg||
nt|bridge_one: with sgl @s North think the partner can have @s and points, so he must bid anything|pg||
nt|xenya: if it shows the reds, S is not pleased|pg||
mb|3N|nt|tarekr:  shows 3 cd support|pg||
mb|p|nt|psyck: S clearly expected more|pg||
nt|bridge_one: now depending on agreement - i suppose 2Nt was convetional for N/S in this auction|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|pc|s2|pc|s5|nt|psyck: no more tricks than the 5@d, & 2 aces in sight|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 3N need a present by defence|pg||
nt|xenya: good defence will obviously beat this|pg||
nt|chick: clubs could be set up, but I think defense will get their major suits first|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, should set it 1 or 2 w/o much difficulty i think|pg||
pc|sJ|nt|ady: some wastage in diamonds|pg||
nt|chick: each bidding their weakness|pg||
nt|kareno: This looks like some sort of relay auction.  |pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@s 2@H 1@C are ON for defence in all case|pg||
nt|bridge_one: but can make more tricks|pg||
pc|sA|pg||
nt|ady: anything from 11 to 13 tricks in clubs |pg||
pc|dK|nt|rv: some might not show supp double with sub-min hand (11 hcp with Mildred)|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: same auction in the other room to 3NT on 49, and they made an overtrick|pg||
nt|kareno: I'm told 2@h was a gf|pg||
pc|d3|pc|d2|nt|kareno: Club slam requires picking up the suit.  Stiff king in either hand twice as likely as stiff jack in north.|pg||
pc|d8|pg||
pc|d7|nt|tarekr:  I bet it is not going to be the same auction in other room on this hand|pg||
nt|rv: @s back could be best here|pg||
pc|d4|pc|dJ|pc|d6|pg||
nt|chick: a stiff king in either hand doesn't guarantee picking up the suit|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|d5|pc|c6|nt|chick: so still same odds overall|pg||
pc|dT|pg||
pc|dA|nt|rv: here both Mildred and Quinn could have shown restraint in second round of bidding, case for both to pass|pg||
pc|h5|nt|kareno: If you can get two round of clubs in safely then spades might break.  I'm not sure how I would play this in six.  |pg||
nt|psyck: picking up @c's is hardly 6%|pg||
pc|c8|nt|kareno: Lauria is a fine declarer... let's watch!  Heart lead best for the defense.|pg||
nt|psyck: a very poor slam, and both Q 1st & A 1st are equal odds|pg||
nt|psyck: it is just a question of J single with N or K single with S..about 6% on a @h lead|pg||
nt|bigtrain: you have to add Jxx offside with xxx+ in spades|pg||
nt|kareno: Lauria is declarer.  Lynch on lead.  Without a spade lead it is easier but club suit still an issue.  Then spades a problem.|pg||
nt|psyck: indeed, still say calling it 10% doesn't make it sound so good either :)|pg||
nt|kareno: Sorry, without a HEART lead |pg||
nt|bigtrain: so makeable if singleton K in S by picking up trump OR singleton K in N if S has xxx+ in spades|pg||
nt|kareno: No but remember the Italians winning a world championship because Kx of spades was in the pocket.|pg||
nt|bridge_one: however this result is the risk to overcall with light hand|pg||
pc|c5|pg||
nt|kareno: Right it was clubs. |pg||
nt|kareno: Okay good lead.|pg||
nt|psyck: now all up to his table feel :)|pg||
nt|psyck: we are lucky to get an exciting start anyway :)|pg||
pc|d9|pc|s4|nt|bridge_one: 4@H now|pg||
pc|c9|pc|c3|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|cK|nt|chick: my worst bridge nightmare, a two way guess for a slam|pg||
pc|cA|nt|bigtrain: he clearly chose the % line|pg||
nt|chick: I average about 7% getting it right |pg||
nt|ady: 11 imps to Lynch|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, A is better as you mentioned due to additional @s chances|pg||
nt|kareno: This was a total guess except that he knew two cards in south's hand, KQ.  That could have swayed him.|pg||
nt|kareno: King singleton either hand gives him a chance for the hand.|pg||
pc|c4|pg||
pc|cT|pc|cQ|pc|c2|nt|psyck: yes, more normal to wait for pd to balance aggresively than entering before opps limit hand, at least at this vul|pg||
pc|s3|pg||
nt|rv: 3 down|pg||
nt|xenya: hardly an achievement by NS, this one|pg||
nt|bridge_one: the line played by south is a little strange, because if East hold Q@C then can find one trick - probably better continue  with Q @H for KJ @S in east|pg||
pc|s9|pc|h3|nt|tarekr:  2 more tricks for W|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|s6|pg||
pc|hK|pc|h4|pc|h2|nt|kareno: He needed four spades in the south hand on his assumption she had Kxx in clubs.  |pg||
nt|kareno: So therefore the spade finesse - if she has four spades, then it is a better than even money finesse.|pg||
pc|h6|pg||
pc|s8|pc|s7|pc|sK|pc|h7|pg||
mc|8|nt|rv: based on last deals, looks like both Mildred and Quinn bid spots of their cards as Joe suggested|pg||
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qx|o19|st||md|1SJ75HK2D54CAK9863,SA82HQJ4DKT86CJT4,ST94HA65DQJ932CQ5,SKQ63HT9873DA7C72|sv|e|mb|1C|mb|p|nt|bessi2: but still not easy.. |pg||
nt|ady: 20-20  here    partial  8 tricks in clubs|pg||
mb|1D|nt|ady: e/w  have a heart contract|pg||
nt|stc: EW with play in @h|pg||
mb|p|mb|2C|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|bessi2: a clear protective dbl there in my opinion|pg||
nt|stc: 8 or 9 @h tricks for EW |pg||
pc|hQ|nt|bessi2: 2@c can be defeated, but unlikely defense|pg||
pc|h5|pc|hT|pc|hK|pg||
nt|ady: would have tht east might have balanced|pg||
pc|c3|pc|c4|pc|cQ|pc|c2|pg||
pc|c5|pc|c7|pc|cA|nt|ady: cash 2 diamonds and 4 rounds of spades|pg||
mc|8|nt|stc: I think E should balance, chances for a major fit are good|pg||
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qx|c19|st||md|1SJ75HK2D54CAK9863,SA82HQJ4DKT86CJT4,ST94HA65DQJ932CQ5,SKQ63HT9873DA7C72|sv|e|nt|tarekr:  some of the spots are missing:)|pg||
nt|kareno: This IS Carolyn Lynch, isn't it?  Not Peter Lynch?|pg||
nt|kareno: Once the club ace drew the jack, that was the preferred line of play|pg||
mb|2C|mb|p|mb|p|nt|psyck: 2@c is limited as !@c is available with stronger hands|pg||
mb|p|nt|rv: 3@d requires right @d guess here|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@C polish, so 10/15 5+ cards in @C|pg||
pc|hQ|pc|h5|pc|h3|pc|hK|pg||
nt|rv: plenty of wastage in rounded suits for E-W, after South's entry into auction, Quinn should get @ds right|pg||
pc|c3|pc|c4|nt|kareno: South fell in love with her hand.|pg||
nt|bridge_one: many write me 2@C 11/14 - OK, but the concept is similar :)|pg||
pc|cQ|nt|rv: Cronier could have doubled 2@d to show @hs and @c tolerance (snapdragon double) which would have allowed Willard to compete in @hs|pg||
pc|c2|pg||
pc|c5|pc|c7|pc|cA|nt|tarekr:  Very good point Venky|pg||
nt|rv: maybe too ambitious opposite a passed partner who bid 2@c at these colors, reasonable auction all around|pg||
pc|cT|pg||
mc|8|nt|psyck: after 2N, S's hand becomes worse, but some would open 4@s anyway 1st time |pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@C in napolitan, blueteam, precision and polisch are very similar|pg||
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qx|o20|st||md|2SKT4HQJ6D932CA874,SJ962HKT74DT7CKQ2,SAQ5HA8DA654CJT95,S873H9532DKQJ8C63|sv|b|nt|Vugraphzfd: Passell:  "beautifully played"|pg||
mb|p|nt|bessi2: actually 2@c always makes,  was seeing things|pg||
mb|1N|mb|p|mb|3N|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|stc: NS will bid 3NT here but nothig seems to work for them|pg||
pc|h2|pc|hQ|pc|hK|pc|hA|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|c3|pc|c4|pc|cK|pg||
pc|hT|nt|ady: should be flat|pg||
pc|h8|pc|h3|nt|stc: interesting lead, not liking KQJ, but very good here|pg||
pc|hJ|pg||
nt|bessi2: that was an interesting choice of leads|pg||
pc|s4|pc|s2|pc|sA|pc|s3|pg||
pc|cT|pc|c6|pc|c7|pc|cQ|pg||
pc|h4|pc|d4|pc|h9|pc|h6|pg||
pc|h5|pc|d2|pc|h7|pc|d5|pg||
pc|dT|mc|8|pg||
qx|c20|st||md|2SKT4HQJ6D932CA874,SJ962HKT74DT7CKQ2,SAQ5HA8DA654CJT95,S873H9532DKQJ8C63|sv|b|nt|bridge_one: and normally dependin also fron composition of hand - with 15 good @C i think the use 2@C, overall when opps is vuln|pg||
mb|p|mb|1N|mb|p|mb|3N|mb|p|nt|ady: looks like 10 tricks in clubs for e/w|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  it seemed sh could have pulled trumps before playing @s. Of course had to find Q@d|pg||
nt|ady: maybe only 9|pg||
nt|xenya: routine 3N here -- probably doomed|pg||
pc|dQ|nt|psyck: surely S was worth another bid|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, unfortunate lie of @c's|pg||
pc|d2|nt|rv: 6@h good slam|pg||
nt|psyck: knows won't win it at 1 level|pg||
pc|d7|nt|chick: I think a 2@S bid is clear, if only to prevent 2@C|pg||
nt|kareno: In particular to keep e/w out of clubs.  |pg||
nt|psyck: with those good @s's, i prefer 2@s to 2@d rebid|pg||
pc|d6|pg||
nt|rv: it needs correct handling from West hand on @c lead|pg||
nt|kareno: I do too, Krishna|pg||
nt|bridge_one: but Balicki will play for all chances ! here the chance is a mistake by opps|pg||
pc|dJ|pc|d3|pc|dT|nt|psyck: they do not have communication for @d, but dec has no sourse of tricks either|pg||
nt|xenya: 8 tricks and no sign of a 9th|pg||
nt|bridge_one: A @d at first trick and @D would give the chance of a error by East|pg||
pc|d4|pg||
pc|dK|nt|psyck: a @h switch sometime will defeat this|pg||
pc|d9|nt|rv: if North leads a @c, declarer should draw trumps, pitch dummy's @c on @s and take ruffing finesse in @cs or guess @d for @c pitch|pg||
nt|bridge_one: not, it was the same, having the 8 in @D|pg||
nt|xenya: i can see 2 clubs, 1 diamond, 2 hearts and 3 spades for declarer -- and no endplay on the horizon|pg||
pc|hT|pc|dA|pg||
nt|rv: 6@H lot better from East hand since declarer can first guess @ds before postponing @c play|pg||
nt|psyck: may not be easy to defend though|pg||
nt|kareno: The defense needs to tap dummy.  If east gets his diamond ruff it will be an easy hand for north.  |pg||
nt|bridge_one: E/W carding is inverted count, small encourage|pg||
pc|cJ|nt|xenya: Balicki would probably make it if i were defending, but not against these opponents|pg||
pc|c3|pc|c4|pc|cQ|pg||
nt|rv: all of this discussion is academic since @hs break 4-1 here|pg||
nt|psyck: they needed to set up @h trick before @d ruff|pg||
nt|kareno: Indeed.|pg||
nt|psyck: W having passed 1st time & N having bid @h, it was tough|pg||
nt|kit: seems pretty clear to return a heart and put it to declarer|pg||
nt|psyck: maybe @hT was reverse suit preference|pg||
nt|bridge_one: the question is that any return is Ok for the defence :)|pg||
pc|s6|pc|sA|nt|bridge_one: except @C, of course|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, any normal passive def works|pg||
pc|s8|pc|s4|pg||
pc|cT|pc|c6|pc|c7|nt|kareno: Jack of clubs calling for hearts.|pg||
pc|cK|pg||
nt|bridge_one: a famous 75 % down :)|pg||
mc|8|nt|psyck: at least dec will know it will be a flat board|pg||
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qx|o21|st||md|3S9762HKQJT3DTCAKJ,SKT4H7DKJ85432C75,SAJ5H9542DA97C863,SQ83HA86DQ6CQT942|sv|n|nt|stc: 4@h in NS, good save in @d for EW|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: sorry, was short break; forgot to mention it|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: back now|pg||
nt|bessi2: I don't see how e-w can ever find a 5@d sacrifice on their collection|pg||
mb|p!|mb|p|nt|stc: agree, probably not|pg||
mb|1H|nt|stc: end NS must first find 4@h|pg||
mb|3D|mb|3H|mb|p|mb|4H|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|ritong: hello there|pg||
nt|stc: 3@h is very ambiguous here|pg||
nt|stc: hi|pg||
pc|c7|nt|ady: what else?|pg||
pc|c3|pc|cQ|pc|cA|pg||
nt|ady: hi|pg||
pc|dT|pc|dJ|pc|dA|pc|d6|pg||
pc|h2|pc|h6|pc|hQ|pc|h7|pg||
pc|hK|pc|d8|pc|h4|pc|hA|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|hJ|pc|d5|pc|d7|pg||
pc|h3|pc|d4|pc|h9|pc|h8|pg||
pc|s5|pc|s3|pc|s9|pc|sT|pg||
mc|10|pg||
qx|c21|st||md|3S9762HKQJT3DTCAKJ,SKT4H7DKJ85432C75,SAJ5H9542DA97C863,SQ83HA86DQ6CQT942|sv|n|nt|rv: if Cronier had @cK this would be an excellent defense since declarer can't test @hs before playing @cs (only hope is @Ck inside on 4-1 @h break)|pg||
nt|tarekr:  yeah rite I lost the begining of the auction|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: final contract 4 s|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|1H|nt|tarekr:  they play 2-way NMF|pg||
mb|2D|nt|rv: Westheimer leading by 1 IMP actually here|pg||
mb|3D|nt|bridge_one: 5@D 2(3) down |pg||
mb|d|nt|kareno: I think 2nt is a limit raise perhaps with 4 spades.|pg||
mb|4H|nt|rv: 5@d good save here|pg||
nt|bridge_one: Dbl by East means a H in @D |pg||
nt|kit: he might take the save now|pg||
mb|5D|nt|bridge_one: yes|pg||
nt|bridge_one: with 7 cards and weak hand 5@D is automathics|pg||
mb|d|nt|rv: after Quinn's 4@d, maybe Mildred should have taken push|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|rv: 5@d would be excellent especially if West had @h length instead of @cs, even now only 2 down|pg||
nt|tarekr:  she thinks she can beat 4@s that's why she passed|pg||
pc|h5|nt|psyck: 2@d instead of 3 like other table seems to have worked better here|pg||
nt|bridge_one: West can stabilise a @C|pg||
nt|kit: he will have to lose a second spade trick unless something strange happens, so down 3|pg||
pc|hA|nt|ady: try ruffing finesse|pg||
pc|hK|pc|h7|pg||
nt|psyck: I'm guessing Lauria would have opened 4@s with S's hand deal 3 :)|pg||
nt|kareno: Sorry, with only 3 spades.  New keyboard messing me up here in Toronto.|pg||
nt|bridge_one: i agree with 2@D with bad suit|pg||
nt|chick: 3@H by N would have made it much harder for E to show diamond tolerance|pg||
nt|bridge_one: overall they are also a passed p|pg||
nt|psyck: @s suit is frozen, so may well escape for -2|pg||
nt|bridge_one: correct krishna|pg||
nt|kit: why will defense ever be forced to break spades?|pg||
pc|d6|pc|dT|pc|dJ|nt|rv: in my view at IMPs, Mildred should take insurance at these colors|pg||
pc|d7|pg||
pc|d2|nt|kareno: Yes, straight finesse too risky - could lose diamond, 2 hearts and a club.|pg||
pc|dA|pc|dQ|pc|h3|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Venky you r rite because there is also the possibility 5@d makes|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Remote possibility I should say :)|pg||
nt|kit: I'm sort of surprised by this line of play.  Ace of hearts was only sure entry to dummy, so seems like it should have been used for spade finesse|pg||
nt|psyck: @sQ & @dQ are entries to @c|pg||
nt|kit: they are, but declarer doesn't know that|pg||
pc|h4|pc|h6|pc|hT|pc|d3|pg||
pc|dK|pc|d9|nt|bridge_one: 3 down is ok, so to use A@H to make the finesse in @S is a risk to go 4 down|pg||
pc|c2|pc|s2|pg||
pc|c5|pc|c8|pc|c9|pc|cJ|pg||
nt|kit: 2 down still a lot better than 3 down.|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c7|pc|c3|nt|rv: Cronier-Willard are from France and one of the top women pairs in the world|pg||
pc|c4|pg||
pc|hJ|pc|d4|pc|h2|pc|h8|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, @s fin does look like best practical chance, though there were possibly better line double dummy|pg||
pc|s4|pc|s5|pc|sQ|mc|8|pg||
qx|o22|st||md|4SKJ952H94DA732CT7,STHKT762DQ95CQ943,SQ3HAQ8DK6CAKJ865,SA8764HJ53DJT84C2|sv|e|nt|stc: I am asked why ambiguous, how do you know if inviting or just competing, say a K instead of an Ace...|pg||
nt|ady: with a good raise to 3   usual to go to game|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|bessi2: looks like a 2n opening to me, depending on their range of course|pg||
mb|1C|mb|p|nt|ritong: 20/22|pg||
mb|1S|mb|p|nt|bessi2: then definately a 2N opener for me|pg||
nt|ritong: yes|pg||
nt|stc: 6th @c worth a point|pg||
mb|2N|mb|p|mb|3D|an|GF checkback|mb|p|mb|3N|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|ritong: but, as often so, roads, rome, all, etc|pg||
nt|stc: @d best lead|pg||
nt|bessi2: @d looks like the normal lead for Lynch|pg||
nt|stc: to take 4 tricks|pg||
nt|ritong: dummy has almost surely 5@s, yes|pg||
nt|ritong: question is which @d|pg||
nt|bessi2: I wonder what line Cayne will take on a @d lead.. looks straightforward to take the king and play the Q of spades|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: she had J@D out, put it back|pg||
pc|dJ|nt|ritong: roughly, it is good to lead top @d when pard has 3+ and low if he has 2|pg||
nt|ritong: very roughly|pg||
nt|ritong: but the general idea is that, i believe|pg||
nt|stc: CR MS overbid to 3NT on the 3@c hand and lost some iMP|pg||
nt|stc: CR NS ...|pg||
pc|d2|pc|dQ|pc|dK|pg||
pc|s3|pc|s4|pc|sJ|pc|sT|pg||
nt|bessi2: and now he will revert to @c|pg||
pc|cT|pc|cQ|pc|cA|pc|c2|pg||
pc|cK|nt|bessi2: that was maybe a little to clever to play a low @s there... could be dangerous if west wins the ace and persists with @d|pg||
nt|stc: could make an overtrick|pg||
pc|h3|pc|c7|pc|c3|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|d4|pc|s2|pc|c4|pg||
pc|c5|pc|s6|pc|s5|pc|c9|pg||
nt|stc: will make an overtrick|pg||
pc|d5|pc|d6|pc|d8|pc|dA|pg||
pc|h4|pc|h2|pc|hA|pc|h5|pg||
pc|c8|pc|s7|pc|d3|pc|h6|pg||
pc|c6|pc|s8|pc|d7|pc|h7|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|sA|nt|stc: :(|pg||
pc|s9|pc|hT|pg||
pc|dT|pc|h9|mc|9|pg||
qx|c22|st||md|4SKJ952H94DA732CT7,STHKT762DQ95CQ943,SQ3HAQ8DK6CAKJ865,SA8764HJ53DJT84C2|sv|e|nt|rv: in my view NABCs are more tougher than World Mind Sports Games or even Bermuda Bowl/Venice Cup, I would say Rosenblum tougher than these US events|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|mb|1C|mb|p|nt|psyck: will likely pass i suppose|pg||
nt|kareno: Not a great suit but north wants to get into the auction in case west has only four hearts.|pg||
nt|kareno: 2@h is natural, hearts, for the specs asking.|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, at this vul, worth getting into auction by N with good shape|pg||
mb|1S|nt|chick: pretty ratty heart suit for this bid, even over something like Qxxx|pg||
mb|p|mb|2C|mb|p|nt|ady: this looks a misunderstanding|pg||
nt|kareno: South obviously thinks north has some sort of 5/5 takeout!!|pg||
nt|ady: fortunately  not too much grief|pg||
nt|kareno: So they are lucky and land on their feet.|pg||
nt|psyck: I suppose S was did not take it as Natural & N passed assuming misunderstanding|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@C polish, so 15/18|pg||
mb|2S|nt|rv: coffee deal here|pg||
nt|tarekr:  How about a Tea Party deal here:)|pg||
nt|kareno: Great lead by Versace.|pg||
nt|psyck: there are several bids like 2@d, 1NT, Double to show other suits, so it is common to play 2@h as natural as the 1@h could come with weak hands & you are sitting above the suit|pg||
mb|p|nt|rv: Tarek, same deals played in Spingold and Wagar?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: no|pg||
nt|kit: so they have to open 2@C with 5+ clubs or lose the suit?|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@S is forcing (after 1@S 7+)|pg||
nt|psyck: both 1@c & 2@c can have @c suits|pg||
nt|psyck: just that 2@c is limited, like prec|pg||
nt|kit: I mean with minimal opening|pg||
nt|bridge_one: many told me that 2@C is forcing in polish club - i amn't sure about this|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@s limited (of course) but dont means weak like in natural !|pg||
nt|kit: Seems like it is forcing, otherwise it would be pretty risky on that big a hand|pg||
mb|3N|nt|tarekr:  I don't think so! anyone?|pg||
nt|xenya: yes, it is forcing -- to game in this sequence|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|rv: thanks Joe|pg||
nt|rv: for latest Spingold R16 scores (after 3rd segment), please access the excellent new web-site http://www.bridgewinners.com/index.php/spingold-round-of-16 |pg||
mb|p|nt|psyck: on @h lead, dec will give up a @s & if @sT does not come down, fall back on @c's|pg||
nt|psyck: @d may be lead though|pg||
pc|dJ|nt|bridge_one: 1@C 1@d , 2@C isn't forcing|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 1@c 1M , 2@C is forcing (of course) bec 1M 7+|pg||
pc|d2|pc|d5|pc|dK|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 1@C 1M 2@C 2@S isn't a strong hand, but i think forcing 1 because can hold 9 points !|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|s6|pc|s2|pc|sT|pg||
nt|rv: Official tourney web-site http://www.acbl.org/nabc/index.php?a=2011&b=Summer&c=daily_bulletins|pg||
pc|s3|nt|chick: Same for all 1minor P 1major ... bidding either of the opp's suit should be natural|pg||
pc|s7|pc|sK|pc|h6|pg||
pc|cT|pc|cQ|pc|cA|pc|c2|pg||
pc|cK|pc|s4|pc|c7|pc|c3|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|s8|nt|kareno: Eight tricks and no more - |pg||
nt|ady: looks like 6 imps for Cayne|pg||
pc|s5|pc|c4|pg||
pc|c8|nt|psyck: good to have thse sequenced discussed with your pd as they come up more often than you'd expect|pg||
pc|h5|pc|d3|pc|c9|pg||
nt|kit: I'm sort of surprised declarer played a second spade -- seems like that risks going down when diamonds 5-2, while shifting to clubs has 5 clubs, 1 spade, 2 diamonds, 1 heart|pg||
pc|dQ|nt|xenya: not quite clear why Sementa didn't win @SA at trick 2|pg||
pc|d6|pc|d4|pc|dA|pg||
pc|h4|pc|h2|pc|hA|mc|10|pg||
qx|o23|st||md|1S987HQT8765D63C43,SAKQ64HJ2DK7C9876,ST532HADAQT942CAJ,SJHK943DJ85CKQT52|sv|b|mb|p|mb|1S|mb|2D|mb|d|nt|bessi2: i wonder what passell will respond to pd's dbl.. i prefer 2N|pg||
mb|p|mb|2S|mb|p|mb|p|nt|ady: would not work well|pg||
mb|p|nt|bessi2: wow.. that was some restraint from Cayne....|pg||
nt|stc: but on this hand 2nT was not a lucky choice|pg||
pc|dA|pc|d5|pc|d3|pc|d7|pg||
pc|d2|nt|ady: now can make 10 tricks|pg||
pc|d8|pc|d6|nt|bessi2: very nicely done by Cayne here in my opinion..|pg||
nt|stc: not best start for defense|pg||
pc|dK|pg||
nt|bessi2: in the bidding that is|pg||
nt|bessi2: I wouldn't have passed his hand in a million years|pg||
nt|casenjo:  Passell is famous for creating tricks out of thin air|pg||
pc|s4|pc|s2|pc|sJ|pc|s7|pg||
nt|stc: I see 7 tricks|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c4|pc|c6|pc|cA|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|dJ|pc|c3|pc|s6|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s3|pc|h3|pc|s8|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s5|pc|h4|pc|s9|pg||
mc|10|pg||
qx|c23|st||md|1S987HQT8765D63C43,SAKQ64HJ2DK7C9876,ST532HADAQT942CAJ,SJHK943DJ85CKQT52|sv|b|nt|rv: Westheimer original 2nd seed, Hampton original 4th seed |pg||
mb|p|nt|rv: Top seeds Fireman are knocked out|pg||
nt|rv: Please access all names from http://www.acbl.org/nabc/rosters/2011/02/WAGAR/|pg||
nt|tarekr:  by Hampton|pg||
mb|1S|nt|rv: I like 3@h here though slightly risky|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: gives Cronier a a difficult problem|pg||
nt|rv: Cronier can't double with only doubleton @s, choices are to pass or bid 4n asking partner to pick minor|pg||
nt|psyck: no game makes, but someone will get to some game here likely|pg||
nt|kareno: Our Operator is new to the game and doing very well :)|pg||
mb|2D|nt|rv: any new suit bid at 4 level by Cronier would be GF|pg||
nt|rv: Mildred may crack this|pg||
nt|rv: will go 2 down with ruff in other minor|pg||
nt|tarekr:  I think 4@s would be for the minors in my house since I can bid 4@h to trsfr to @s|pg||
nt|tarekr:  4NT would be quantitative|pg||
nt|ady: have to leave     thx all|pg||
nt|kareno: Though he's a far better bridge player!!|pg||
nt|kareno: Thank you!|pg||
nt|chick: and commentator :)|pg||
mb|d|nt|kareno: That too.  He and I won the Canadian Open Team Trials thirty years ago or so.|pg||
mb|p|mb|2S|nt|rv: good point Tarek|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: apparaently that is what Willard was thinking|pg||
nt|tarekr:  u see Willard took it as Quantitative|pg||
nt|psyck: a Reverse Bergen raise I suppose|pg||
nt|chick: anyone prefer 2@C rebid after the neg double?|pg||
nt|psyck: 2@c looks ok|pg||
nt|chick: sorry, 3@C|pg||
nt|psyck: aah, that must be why he chose 2@s :)|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 3@c means strong hand|pg||
nt|bridge_one: so must bid 2@s|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|pc|hA|nt|rv: this goes 2 down as well:)|pg||
pc|h3|nt|psyck: with good shape & suits, E chooses to balance after opps limit thier hands|pg||
pc|h5|pc|h2|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@s also in open room|pg||
nt|bridge_one: West could try 3@c, but vuln better to play 2@S not doubled - opener can have 6@S and xx in @C|pg||
nt|bridge_one: same auction in open room|pg||
pc|dA|nt|rv: it had the additional advantage of Mildred not doubling:)|pg||
pc|d5|pc|d3|pc|d7|pg||
pc|dT|pc|d8|pc|d6|pc|dK|pg||
pc|c7|pc|cA|pc|c2|pc|c3|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|dJ|nt|rv: normally I play Texas transfers only with a jump, in my methods for quantitative hand I need to double 3@h and then invite, still good point by Tarek for partnerships to discuss|pg||
nt|kareno: Well done by n/s but still a pickup for Cayne with the double of 4@h in the OR|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 9@s|pg||
pc|c4|pc|s4|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s2|nt|tarekr:  with a @h lead it would have gone a jillion|pg||
pc|sJ|pc|s7|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s3|pc|h4|pc|s8|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|s5|pc|h9|pc|s9|pg||
mc|9|nt|tarekr:  gone down a jillion|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 1 IMP for Lynch|pg||
pg||
qx|o24|st||md|2SA7H93DKTCQT65432,SKT632HQT5D32CK97,SQJ954HK7DJ9875C8,S8HAJ8642DAQ64CAJ|sv|o|mb|p|mb|p|mb|1C|nt|ady: should soon be in 4@H|pg||
mb|1N|an|one suit|nt|stc: Of course S should have ruffed the @d|pg||
mb|2S|mb|p|nt|ady: some sort of psche by south|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: one suiter|pg||
nt|bessi2: never seen this convention over a strong club.. 1N one suiter|pg||
mb|3H|mb|p|mb|4H|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|pc|c2|nt|bessi2: there are some declarer problems, but as the cards lie I don't see a way to go down|pg||
pc|c7|pc|c8|pc|cJ|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c3|pc|c9|pc|h7|pg||
pc|d5|pc|dQ|pc|dK|pc|d2|pg||
pc|c6|pc|cK|pc|hK|pc|hA|pg||
nt|bessi2: Lynch is probably hesitating because of south's suit preference for @d.. but I think she must ignore that and finesse.. and so she does|pg||
nt|stc: now @s|pg||
pc|dA|pc|dT|pc|d3|pc|d7|pg||
nt|bessi2: she must play a spade up|pg||
pc|d4|pc|c5|pc|h5|pc|d8|pg||
nt|stc: oops|pg||
nt|bessi2: she better play a heart to hand and a spade up or she is going down|pg||
pc|hT|nt|ady: in time|pg||
pc|d9|pc|hJ|pc|h3|pg||
pc|d6|nt|ady: down again|pg||
pc|c4|pc|hQ|nt|stc: this was a way to go down|pg||
pc|dJ|pg||
pc|s2|pc|s9|pc|s8|pc|s7|pg||
pc|s4|pc|h2|pc|sA|pc|s3|pg||
pc|h8|nt|ady: seems to have lost concentration|pg||
nt|bessi2: this will be 10 imps for cayne|pg||
mc|9|pg||
qx|c24|st||md|2SA7H93DKTCQT65432,SKT632HQT5D32CK97,SQJ954HK7DJ9875C8,S8HAJ8642DAQ64CAJ|sv|o|nt|tarekr:  Bon repetez-le moi|pg||
nt|kareno: Oops, pickup to Lynch who now lead by ten.|pg||
nt|psyck: this will not be good for Lynch though|pg||
nt|psyck: as 4@h looks a comfortable make|pg||
nt|bridge_one: less one in open room|pg||
mb|p|mb|2S|mb|3H|nt|bridge_one: but 10 tricks can be made, i think|pg||
nt|xenya: how did it go down in OR|pg||
mb|p|nt|chick: lynch made a basic mistake, winning the @C opening lead with the J, then no entry to dummy|pg||
nt|psyck: dec must have lost track somewhere, all normal lines should make|pg||
nt|kit: club lead, declarer continued clubs, ruffed, diamond to queen and king, another club, and couldn't handle it after that apparently|pg||
nt|psyck: @d ruff entries were there still, could have made by playing @s|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 4@h is ON for sure|pg||
nt|bridge_one: but must call 4@H|pg||
nt|psyck: with @hK & @sA well placed, dec will make in comfort here|pg||
nt|bridge_one: Duboin can pass|pg||
nt|chick: bridge is a game of mistakes, she still makes fewer than I do :)|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 3N is possible, yes|pg||
nt|bridge_one: i bet Duboin  first: pass, second 3N|pg||
mb|p|nt|psyck: not the beast lead other room...|pg||
mb|p|nt|bridge_one: 3@h is very conservative by Sementa|pg||
nt|kit: West had difficult to evaluate -- he thinks king of spades worthless on auction.|pg||
nt|bridge_one: agree with Duboin pass|pg||
pc|c6|nt|psyck: best even, or should i say beastial lead|pg||
nt|kareno: 3nt not the best contract either.|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, 5@c is comfy, but normal to end in 3N|pg||
nt|kareno: 3@s to show a stopper I guess here. |pg||
nt|psyck: they may just not see enough values or shape to be in 5 level & with a different arrangement of cards 3N may be superior|pg||
nt|chick: Will N figure that one is enough?|pg||
nt|chick: in any case, S needs to be declarer in NT to protect that K, so perhaps best to just bid it now|pg||
nt|kareno: Kt9 doesn't need much  protection.|pg||
nt|chick: (if she's going to try for it)|pg||
nt|kareno: Zmudzinski led the A of @h in the OR against 3nt - definitely NOT best.|pg||
nt|chick: It could happen here too, if she shows a spade stopper|pg||
nt|kareno: But they won't lead a heart if west doubles spades, I'm sure.|pg||
nt|bridge_one: only chance is try 3N with K10xxx in @s|pg||
pc|c7|pc|c8|pc|cJ|pg||
nt|rv: West employed garbage stayman here, intending to pass any bid by partner|pg||
nt|kareno: So this WILL be a pickup for Cayne.|pg||
pc|cA|nt|tarekr:  exact. A good tool|pg||
nt|rv: such auctions normally cry for trump lead|pg||
pc|c2|pc|c9|pc|h7|pg||
pc|d9|pc|dQ|pc|dK|pc|d2|pg||
nt|psyck: doesn't want to make 11 tricks as not in 5@c?|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s2|pc|s4|pc|s8|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Avons-nous des spectateurs Francais?|pg||
nt|rv: should go 1 down on accurate defense|pg||
pc|c3|pc|cK|pc|hK|mc|10|nt|kareno: Always justify your bidding!|pg||
nt|psyck: 2@s opennig minimized the losses there i guess|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: all players on a break|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: E probably a little careless with second club play seemed momentarily unhappy with W pass|pg||
nt|kit: not careless -- just trying to make as many tricks as he can.  Why should he suspect 7-1 split?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: everyone in a good mood two very evenly matched teams|pg||
nt|psyck: indeed, they were tied at end of 1st set & scores still close|pg||
nt|bridge_one: hoverwev i would bid dbl over 2@S two suit hand weak|pg||
nt|bridge_one: because with a 2 suit hand 3@H can be a big risk finding long @D at the partner|pg||
nt|bridge_one: and bec i have the force to bid 3@H over 3@C|pg||
pg||
qx|o25|st||md|3SKQT54HAT9DQ42CKJ,S3HQJ82DJ875CAQ74,SJ87HK65DAKTC9852,SA962H743D963CT63|sv|e|mb|p|mb|p|nt|stc: looks like a Murphy low - "there is always a way to go down"|pg||
mb|1N|mb|p|nt|ritong: aarhump.|pg||
mb|3N|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|ady: 3NT looks better than 4@S|pg||
pc|hQ|nt|bessi2: indeed.. I don't know why I keep making predictions... they never come true :)|pg||
pc|h5|pc|h3|pc|hA|pg||
nt|ady: a quick 10 tricks|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s3|pc|s7|pc|sA|pg||
pc|h7|nt|stc: a friendly lead|pg||
pc|hT|pc|hJ|pc|hK|pg||
pc|sJ|pc|s2|pc|s4|pc|c4|pg||
pc|s8|pc|s6|pc|sQ|pc|c7|pg||
pc|sT|pc|d5|nt|ady: could have been 9 on club switch   but far from clear|pg||
pc|c2|pc|s9|pg||
pc|s5|pc|d7|pc|c5|pc|d3|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|d8|pc|dT|pc|d6|pg||
pc|d2|pc|dJ|pc|dK|pc|d9|pg||
pc|dA|pc|h4|pc|d4|nt|casenjo:  free to throw in with heart|pg||
pc|h2|pg||
pc|h6|pc|c3|pc|h9|pc|h8|pg||
mc|10|nt|Vugraphzfd: short break|pg||
nt|ady: 4@S would have been more interesting last hand|pg||
nt|ritong: probable top @h lead, though|pg||
nt|ritong: which makes things much less interesting|pg||
nt|stc: 4@s are also making, the 9@c is the 10th trick|pg||
nt|ritong: but if the lead is a low @d from Jxxxx, yes there is room for fun|pg||
nt|ritong: Jxxx|pg||
nt|stc: 4@s+2@h+3@d = 9|pg||
nt|ady: west may be uncomfortable with discards on run of spades|pg||
nt|ritong: or singleton trump lead, which is not recommended either|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: we are back|pg||
pg||
qx|c25|st||md|3SKQT54HAT9DQ42CKJ,S3HQJ82DJ875CAQ74,SJ87HK65DAKTC9852,SA962H743D963CT63|sv|e|nt|psyck: of course, she could have thought was playing an NT contract|pg||
nt|kit: but will partner play you for 6-card suit if you take that approach?|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|bridge_one: 1N or 1@S ?|pg||
mb|1S|nt|psyck: NT|pg||
mb|p|nt|chick: 1N for me|pg||
mb|2C|mb|p|nt|bridge_one: all people told me 1N :)|pg||
mb|2N|nt|chick: mainly because no good rebid after 1@S |pg||
nt|bridge_one: i agree with 1@S|pg||
nt|poohbear: Would you dbl with the West hand Kit?|pg||
mb|p|nt|tarekr:  welcome back folks. The show is on!|pg||
nt|kit: much as I dislike opening 1NT with a 5-card major, this hand really does have notrump written on it.|pg||
nt|xenya: i believe they hardly ever open 1N with a 5-card major|pg||
mb|3N|nt|ritong: bonsoir:)|pg||
nt|rv: double of 3@h is negative|pg||
nt|rv: bonjour Henri|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: Welcome Henri|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  bonsoir Henri|pg||
nt|chick: a nice comfortable game, even with a 4-1 split|pg||
mb|p|pc|hQ|nt|kit: Probably would not double opposite passed hand -- downside greater than upside vul vs. not|pg||
nt|psyck: double is tempting, but for the vul|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2@C give the raise in @S (after passed hand) - so 3N by N is perfect|pg||
pc|h5|pc|h7|pc|hA|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|s3|nt|rv: Willard had a tough problem on 3@h, ideally she would have liked 4th @s or hcp or 2 more for negative double at this level|pg||
pc|s7|pc|s2|pg||
pc|s4|pc|d5|pc|sJ|pc|sA|pg||
pc|c3|nt|rv: trump promotion with still a @c to come even if declarer ruffs with @SJ and draws trumps here|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|cQ|pc|c2|pg||
nt|kit: It is worth noting that 4@S is not cold if defense goes passively.|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c5|nt|rv: now 3 down possible|pg||
pc|c6|pc|cK|pg||
mc|9|pg||
qx|o26|st||md|4SQ842HAK43DAT9CJT,SK7HQ87D542CAQ832,ST96H965DQJ3CK764,SAJ53HJT2DK876C95|sv|b|mb|p|mb|1D|mb|p|nt|ady: part score    flatish   20-20|pg||
nt|stc: If defense does not open @c at all there may also be an endplay with W|pg||
nt|ady: likely 1NT|pg||
mb|p|nt|ritong: big position, passing 1@d|pg||
nt|bessi2: indeed|pg||
mb|d|mb|p|mb|2C|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|pc|dQ|nt|stc: For me X shows more here|pg||
pc|d6|pc|d9|pc|d2|pg||
pc|dJ|pc|d7|pc|dT|pc|d4|pg||
nt|stc: -2|pg||
nt|bessi2: this will go for -200 it seems... that protective dbl is very aggressive holding 4@d|pg||
pc|sT|pc|sA|pc|s2|pc|s7|pg||
pc|c5|pc|cT|pc|cQ|pc|cK|pg||
nt|stc: and NO other suit|pg||
nt|bessi2: at least it looked like a normal passout to me|pg||
pc|d3|pc|d8|pc|dA|pc|d5|pg||
pc|hK|pc|h7|pc|h5|pc|h2|pg||
pc|hA|pc|hQ|pc|h6|pc|hT|pg||
pc|h4|pc|h8|pc|h9|pc|hJ|pg||
pc|c9|nt|ady: biiter blow after north showed some points in diamonds to find K@C wrong|pg||
mc|6|nt|Vugraphzfd: passell asks for a break |pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: yes, Seamon was looking a little perplexed as well|pg||
nt|ritong: good thing  to try to stop bleeding|pg||
pg||
qx|c26|st||md|4SQ842HAK43DAT9CJT,SK7HQ87D542CAQ832,ST96H965DQJ3CK764,SAJ53HJT2DK876C95|sv|b|mb|p|nt|bridge_one: 1@C 12/14 balanced|pg||
mb|1C|mb|p|nt|rv: I play 2@s by Cronier's hand here as natural|pg||
nt|xenya: not quite laydown, but should make as the long club in the N hand can be set up|pg||
mb|1D|mb|p|nt|rv: double would be t/o and 1n would be sandwitch showing other 2 suits (@c+@h) from North hand|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 1@D less 7 hcp|pg||
nt|bridge_one: now 1M also with 3 cards|pg||
mb|1H|nt|kareno: Accepting the transfer, showing three spades.|pg||
nt|bridge_one: bec 1Nt is 18/20|pg||
mb|p|nt|tarekr:  When they bid 2 suits and we bid one of them it is natural unless other partnership agreement|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 1D can be also 7/11 with @D or 16+bal without Majors|pg||
mb|1N|nt|ritong: depends which|pg||
nt|ritong: rho's, yes|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|psyck: making W's decision easier|pg||
nt|kareno: Yes, indeed.  As south, I would have bid hearts - anyone else?|pg||
nt|psyck: hmm 1N by N?|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 1N easy after the auction|pg||
mb|p|nt|psyck: sure, I'd stop doubling 2@h otherwise|pg||
nt|chick: the X is for a lead ... unless you have agreement with partner that it also shows a playable suit, I'd be cautious|pg||
pc|d6|pc|d9|pc|d2|pc|dJ|pg||
pc|sT|nt|tarekr:  also lho because they bid short m's often|pg||
pc|s3|pc|s2|nt|ritong: also, béné and sylvie oplay "sandwich" 1NT as natural, i guess like a vast majority nowadays|pg||
pc|sK|pg||
nt|rv: I am surprised Von Arnim climbed up to 5@h in the deal where Willard-Cronier had misunderstanding to play in 4n, lucky she was not doubled|pg||
nt|tarekr:  sandwich is on the vane I believe.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: Cronier closed screen and asked for a review of the auction, but was told it is too late|pg||
nt|rv: normally you lose less if both sides of partnership have bad result on same deal, IMP scale is such|pg||
nt|psyck: it has to be a suit also, cannot risk x otherwise|pg||
nt|kareno: You need a suit to make those doubles - otherwise you can end up defending 2@h redoubled :)|pg||
nt|bigtrain: at 2L you have to have some lebgth else its too dangerous to act|pg||
nt|kareno: I think three of us are aligned on that subject :)|pg||
nt|chick: I not disagreeing|pg||
nt|bridge_one: strange 1N by Duboin :) he is prudent ... |pg||
nt|psyck: yes, glad to see he was not getting frivolous|pg||
pc|d4|pc|d3|nt|xenya: also, S might have a stronger hand|pg||
pc|d7|pc|dT|pg||
pc|sQ|nt|bigtrain: some are just faster typists than others :)|pg||
nt|chick: but I still advocate caution, NS are vul, EW have the balance of points, all you have is heart length|pg||
pc|s7|pc|s6|pc|sA|pg||
pc|d8|pc|dA|pc|d5|pc|dQ|pg||
nt|kareno: Club king is a value.  If you're afraid, stay home :)|pg||
pc|s4|nt|rv: surprised Mildred didn't review it, presume sportswoman spirit right?|pg||
pc|c3|nt|ritong: i m not enthusiastic either about such conformism|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: after the hand, Cronier asks what Breed had opened and everyone laughed|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: I think the rules are clear on that|pg||
pc|s9|pc|sJ|pg||
pc|dK|pc|h3|pc|c2|pc|c4|pg||
pc|c5|pc|cT|pc|cQ|pc|cK|pg||
pc|h6|mc|7|pg||
qx|o27|st||md|1ST92HAKT8DJ3CKQJ8,SKQ63H54DAT9C7632,SA85HJ9632DQ542C4,SJ74HQ7DK876CAT95|sv|o|nt|Vugraphzfd: here we go|pg||
mb|1C|mb|p|mb|1H|mb|p|mb|2H|mb|p|nt|ady: 2@H limit  if spades led|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|ritong: mrs lynch has a very ugly hand to lead from|pg||
nt|ady: or diamond and spade switch|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: Cayne: 'this time I have 11 -- just kidding"|pg||
nt|stc: CR seems to be very slow|pg||
pc|d6|nt|stc: didn't reach the swing zone yet|pg||
pc|d3|pc|dA|pc|d2|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s5|nt|stc: more difficult to open @s now, wd|pg||
pc|s7|pc|s2|pg||
pc|s3|pc|sA|pc|s4|pc|s9|pg||
nt|ady: north in danger of going down he thinks|pg||
pc|h2|nt|ritong: well, if he loses a trump he will|pg||
pc|h7|pc|hA|pc|h4|pg||
pc|hK|pc|h5|pc|h3|pc|hQ|pg||
nt|ritong: but not today|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c2|pc|c4|pc|cA|pg||
mc|8|pg||
qx|c27|st||md|1ST92HAKT8DJ3CKQJ8,SKQ63H54DAT9C7632,SA85HJ9632DQ542C4,SJ74HQ7DK876CAT95|sv|o|nt|psyck: S had side singleton, 5th trump in pd's suit, potential tricks in 2 side suits, enough & more to bid something|pg||
mb|1C|mb|p|mb|1H|mb|p|nt|psyck: it may not have mattered on that deal, but surely normal to make a noise|pg||
nt|psyck: not an easy call for S|pg||
nt|psyck: any votes? 2@d? 1!n? something else?|pg||
mb|2H|nt|tarekr:  French 2@d Game force I believe|pg||
nt|rv: is 2@d opening multi here which includes of acol 2 in a minor?|pg||
nt|ritong: yes|pg||
nt|ritong: to tarek|pg||
nt|rv: ok|pg||
nt|ritong: 2@d = any game force|pg||
mb|p|nt|tarekr:  2@h neg|pg||
nt|kareno: Perhaps 2@h.  Perhaps 1nt.  It is a tough choice and 2@d is okay too.|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|psyck: 2@h also a possibility even 43 cannot be bad at 2 level|pg||
nt|bridge_one: KQJx over the sgl is the worst figure for N :)|pg||
pc|s4|pc|sT|pc|sQ|pc|s5|pg||
pc|s6|nt|psyck: with very poor @s's, my preference would be for 2@d or 2@h|pg||
pc|sA|nt|ritong: sylvie considers her hand as balanced, more precisely 3 of a minor would show seven cards, basically|pg||
nt|tarekr:  or always required|pg||
pc|s7|nt|rv: on likely @s lead or shift, 10 tricks here|pg||
pc|s2|pg||
nt|bridge_one: not more that 8 tricks for declarer - the defence is obvious|pg||
nt|kit: playing a club not safe now, as defence could cash winners and promote a trump trick if West has the queen|pg||
nt|ritong: and east 4:@s|pg||
nt|kit: or if East has 5 diamonds|pg||
nt|bridge_one: yes, to promote the Q 4@S must be in east :)|pg||
nt|ritong: @ds a natural chance, yes, so declarer has to draw trumps without informations|pg||
pc|h2|nt|chick: I think 2@D is safest ... if partner can't stand it, then he has somewhere else to go|pg||
pc|h7|pc|hA|pc|h4|pg||
pc|hK|nt|psyck: yes 2@d most normal, 2@h could lead pd to expect 4 with you|pg||
pc|h5|pc|h3|pc|hQ|pg||
nt|kareno: Exactly and that suit bears rebidding.|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c2|pc|c4|pc|cA|pg||
pc|sJ|pc|s9|nt|xenya: meanwhile, the Cayne team have extended their lead to 18 imps, bit by bit|pg||
pc|sK|nt|ritong: 2@h "negative, meaning no ace or and less than two kings|pg||
nt|chick: K10xxx is not much of a suit to rebid, but best of the choices this time|pg||
pc|s8|pg||
mc|8|pg||
qx|o28|st||md|2SQ5HAQ98754D52CK7,SAKJTHKTDAJT74C96,S64HJ2DK986CQJ832,S98732H63DQ3CAT54|sv|n|mb|1N|mb|p|nt|stc: 4@s with few points and some luck|pg||
mb|2H|mb|d|mb|3S|nt|ritong: passell has a clear superaccept|pg||
nt|ady: may get to 4@S|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|bessi2: passell could hardly have a better hand after a @s transfer|pg||
nt|stc: the X makes it super-super|pg||
nt|stc: another break ?|pg||
nt|ritong: now, relatively elegant garbage plus supertrust in pard and....but no|pg||
nt|ady: maybe should have bid 3@H?|pg||
pc|hJ|pc|h3|pc|hA|pc|hT|pg||
pc|h4|pc|hK|pc|h2|pc|h6|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s4|pc|s2|pc|s5|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s6|pc|s3|pc|sQ|pg||
nt|bessi2: what is their 1N range ?|pg||
pc|d4|nt|ritong: 14/16 id guess, with big @c|pg||
nt|stc: 3@s+2 somehow depressing |pg||
nt|bessi2: the good news for passell is that they are non-vul|pg||
pc|d6|pc|dQ|pc|d2|pg||
pc|d3|pc|d5|pc|dA|pc|d8|pg||
pc|dJ|pc|dK|pc|s7|mc|11|nt|bessi2: a rather heavy 1N if 14-16 with such a superb 16 count|pg||
pg||
qx|c28|st||md|2SQ5HAQ98754D52CK7,SAKJTHKTDAJT74C96,S64HJ2DK986CQJ832,S98732H63DQ3CAT54|sv|n|nt|psyck: the case for 2@h is that the @d suit is poor & there are likely to be quite a few tricks on ruffs in @h contract|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: Lauria on a break|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: back|pg||
nt|kareno: Lauria smokes so he's always running for a puff |pg||
nt|psyck: e.g., if the @s's were 53 you may end up getting a lot of ruffs in @h contract|pg||
nt|bridge_one: now 4@S for E/W are possible to call|pg||
mb|1D|mb|p|mb|1S|nt|rv: ty Henri, Tarek can add this info to his encyclopedia if it is not already there:)|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: what is their 2@C opening?|pg||
nt|chick: as long as the defense doesn't lead hearts :)|pg||
nt|ritong: extremely|pg||
nt|psyck: possible to make, calling is the tough part|pg||
mb|2H|mb|3H|nt|psyck: yes, they tend to do that when you least expect it, nasty people|pg||
mb|p|mb|4S|nt|ritong: semi forcing|pg||
nt|ritong: 2@s is XL, 2@d is XXL|pg||
nt|chick: :)|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|ritong: 2@c*|pg||
nt|tarekr:  fg to 2Nt or 3 of a major Henri?|pg||
mb|p|nt|ritong: i think responder can pass 2@c 2@d 2M|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 3@h is support stronger that 3@S|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 3@S is sufficient 13 hcp unbalanced|pg||
pc|hA|pc|hT|pc|h2|nt|tarekr:  OK|pg||
pc|h3|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: a reminder that our BBO score if off by one; Westheimer has one fewer IMP than shown|pg||
nt|ritong: regarding albarran, his carreer ended in the 50's, he started in 1935 to participate to world events|pg||
nt|rv: this lead should help declarer here|pg||
pc|h4|pc|hK|nt|chick: not sure I approve of setting up the @SJ|pg||
pc|hJ|nt|ritong: so his convention must have seen the light in 1940 or so|pg||
pc|h6|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s4|nt|chick: W was certain to have one of the royal honors|pg||
pc|s2|nt|kit: ace of hearts, king of diamonds, queen of spades.  Need 2 out of 3 to be right in order to make, so basically a tossup.|pg||
pc|s5|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s6|pc|s8|nt|rv: so rare to see a convention last so many years|pg||
nt|ritong: oui|pg||
nt|ritong: especially a heavy one like that one, but it has some positive aspects|pg||
nt|ritong: like knowing the color of a possible ace with responder|pg||
nt|rv: maybe Willard was better off to ruff a @d before cashing @cs|pg||
nt|kareno: Good heart shift|pg||
pc|sQ|pg||
nt|bridge_one: small @D now|pg||
nt|psyck: game much better after South bids of course|pg||
nt|bridge_one: discarding 3@C in the dummy|pg||
nt|ritong: got no pigeon that time, kit|pg||
mc|10|pg||
qx|o29|st||md|3SJ76HAJT95DJ2CK87,S98H4DQT764C65432,ST5HKQ876DAK93CAJ,SAKQ432H32D85CQT9|sv|b|mb|1H|nt|stc: NS will not miss 4@h here|pg||
mb|1S|nt|ady: 11 tricks in hearts for n/s|pg||
mb|2S|mb|p|mb|4H|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|bessi2: this will be over quickly|pg||
pc|sA|nt|ady: cash 2 spades and next case|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: Seamon puts down clubs then hearts and says "I'm showing you all the good stuff first"|pg||
pc|s6|pc|s9|pc|s5|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s7|pc|s8|pc|sT|pg||
mc|11|nt|ady: hand 24  where east failed in 4@H  was restricted to a loss of 6 imps as part score only in CR|pg||
pg||
qx|c29|st||md|3SJ76HAJT95DJ2CK87,S98H4DQT764C65432,ST5HKQ876DAK93CAJ,SAKQ432H32D85CQT9|sv|b|nt|rv: so far, excellent set by French ladies here except for 4n blip|pg||
nt|xenya: 10 or 11?|pg||
mb|1H|mb|1S|mb|2N|mb|p|nt|xenya: 10 confirmed|pg||
mb|4H|nt|kareno: Transfer perhaps.  |pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|rv: @d lead would scuttle both 3n and 4@s|pg||
mb|p|nt|tarekr:  I think that playing only 4 in such an event is wearing even on the best of them!|pg||
nt|chick: 1@H shows spades over a 1@C opening ... the 2@S bid shows 5|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 2N raise of course|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s6|nt|Vugraphzfc: passing French mints around the table|pg||
pc|s8|pc|s5|pg||
nt|ritong: :)|pg||
pc|sK|nt|Vugraphzfc: the atmosphere here has been very pleasant in this set|pg||
mc|11|nt|rv: technically low @d lead is right lead with no semblance of entry in Cronier's hand|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: they are good (the mints)|pg||
nt|ritong: grr|pg||
pg||
qx|o30|st||md|4S974H972D72CK9843,SAK63HKQ6DK3CT762,SQJ85HAT85DAJ84C5,ST2HJ43DQT965CAQJ|sv|o|mb|p|mb|p|mb|1N|nt|stc: On the failed 4@h CR-EW stopped in 3@h + 1 for only 6IMP|pg||
mb|2C|an|majors|mb|3N|mb|p|mb|p|nt|bessi2: ew can get a juicy penalty now it seems|pg||
mb|p|nt|stc: 2@c for Maj I guess|pg||
pc|sQ|nt|ady: e/w may well do better to go for a penalty here   3NT not guaranteed|pg||
nt|bessi2: but I agree with Lynch... her hand was unsuitable for seeking a penalty in my opinion|pg||
pc|s2|pc|s4|pc|s3|pg||
pc|s5|pc|sT|pc|s9|pc|s6|pg||
nt|stc: strange play from Cayne|pg||
pc|d5|pc|d7|nt|stc: The only thing he knows is about the NINE@s|pg||
pc|dK|pc|dA|pg||
pc|hT|pc|hJ|pc|h2|pc|h6|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|d2|pc|d3|pc|d4|pg||
pc|dT|pc|c8|nt|ritong: well, he played his pard for @s Hxx  but in that case, his pard will not regain the lead anyways|pg||
pc|c2|pc|dJ|pg||
pc|h5|pc|h3|pc|h9|pc|hK|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s8|pc|h4|pc|s7|pg||
pc|sK|pc|sJ|pc|cJ|pc|c3|pg||
nt|ritong: since it does not leave room for an other feature|pg||
pc|c6|pc|c5|pc|cA|pc|c4|pg||
pc|d9|mc|9|pg||
qx|c30|st||md|4S974H972D72CK9843,SAK63HKQ6DK3CT762,SQJ85HAT85DAJ84C5,ST2HJ43DQT965CAQJ|sv|o|nt|Vugraphzfc: still 35 minutes on the clock however|pg||
nt|rv: what is panel's view, would Willard-Cronier and Auken-Von Arnim be in your top 5 ladies pairs in the world |pg||
nt|ritong: and five boards ahead|pg||
nt|tarekr:  YES!|pg||
nt|chick: 12 NTs off the top|pg||
nt|psyck: i knew we'd get exciting hands soon|pg||
mb|p|nt|ritong: no comment:)|pg||
nt|tarekr:  my vote!|pg||
mb|p|nt|chick: 13 clubs or diamonds|pg||
mb|1N|nt|ritong: reduce that to three and you get mine|pg||
nt|rv: yes in my view as well, both pairs might even be in top 3 in my book:)|pg||
nt|ritong: particularly auken/von arnim|pg||
nt|psyck: a tad more tricks in @d|pg||
mb|p|nt|bridge_one: 3N can be hard to make|pg||
mb|3N|nt|rv: :)|pg||
nt|chick: oops, only 7@D, not 7@C, sorry|pg||
nt|kareno: Likely to play in diamonds but the pressure is on with the spade suit.|pg||
nt|psyck: the typical problem with strong @c system, at 5 level you have to start bidding suits for 1st time|pg||
nt|chick: a couple of kibs are pointing out that there is a squeeze for 7C as well|pg||
nt|kareno: Right you are.  See you all later - have to run!!  Thanks to all :)|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  if in 3 naturally in 5 LOL|pg||
nt|psyck: yes, the @sT is a nice card to have in 7N|pg||
mb|p|pc|sQ|nt|ritong: you get the drift|pg||
nt|chick: first they have to get past the 5 level :)|pg||
nt|xenya: on the @SQ lead|pg||
nt|bridge_one: good lead - many lead 5@S with that figure|pg||
pc|s2|nt|kit: yes, danger defense gets 2 spades 1 club, 1 diamond, 1 heart before declarer has 9|pg||
pc|s7|pc|s3|pg||
nt|rv: Henri likes dramatic effect as you would expect an artisitic frenchman:)|pg||
nt|chick: moot now :(|pg||
nt|xenya: very good, yes|pg||
pc|sJ|nt|ritong: why thank you:)|pg||
nt|tarekr:  We must not forget Deas-Palmer|pg||
pc|sT|pc|s4|nt|kit: now jack of spades continuation is winner, but is it so obvious?|pg||
pc|sK|pg||
nt|bridge_one: having A 10  and A J out correct the lead with Q|pg||
pc|dK|nt|kit: North has to win this and play a spade I believe|pg||
nt|bridge_one: A@D @S beat|pg||
nt|xenya: should be obvious after S's @S7 -- middle card from 3|pg||
pc|dA|pc|d5|pc|d2|pg||
pc|s5|nt|xenya: N knows S has the 9|pg||
nt|kit: Accurate defense no play now I don't believe|pg||
nt|kit: If declarer had won the first spade and gone after the red aces, the spade suit would have been blocked.  Should he have found that?|pg||
nt|xenya: also, as a few kibitzers have pointed out to me, declarer would have never ducked 1st spade wth AK9  |pg||
nt|xenya: thanks|pg||
nt|chick: perhaps he should "find it" as the best chance to make|pg||
nt|kit: But defense can counter I believe -- South unblocking 7 and 9 of spades|pg||
nt|kit: Well, maybe not -- then declarer ducks second spade|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|s9|nt|rv: this is tricky hand to play, crucial @d9 might bail out declarer here|pg||
pc|sA|pg||
nt|ritong: and some other american associations, yes  plus d ovidio and her part|pg||
pc|d3|pc|d4|nt|rv: best defense was @s back here|pg||
pc|d9|pc|d7|pg||
nt|tarekr:  I think there are at least ten outstanding women's pairs in the world. Hard to rank them|pg||
nt|ritong: right|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|c4|pc|s6|pc|d8|pg||
nt|rv: she could have postponed second @d since partner is unlikely to cash more than 2 tricks and doesn't have an entry to set-up and enjoy|pg||
nt|ritong: also, any sport is also a matter of form|pg||
pc|h3|pc|h2|pc|hK|pc|hA|pg||
pc|s8|pc|d6|pc|c3|pc|c2|pg||
pc|c5|pc|cQ|pc|cK|nt|xenya: in the OR, N also led @SQ, but then fell out of grace by continuing with a small one|pg||
mc|8|pg||
qx|o31|st||md|1SA6H643DAQ87542C8,SKT73HA72DJT63CQ4,S85HKQJ85D9C97653,SQJ942HT9DKCAKJT2|sv|n|nt|stc: there is swing potential here|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: two more boards now;  back in 2 hours and 45 minutes for the last two segments|pg||
mb|1D|mb|p|mb|1H|nt|ady: 4@S for e/w   should get there|pg||
mb|d|mb|r|an|3 hearts|mb|2S|mb|3H|mb|4S|nt|ritong: i think this support redouble would not make unanimity in a bidding poll|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|pc|d9|pc|dK|pc|dA|pc|d3|pg||
nt|ady: no quick entry for club ruff|pg||
pc|c8|pc|cQ|pc|c3|pc|c2|pg||
pc|sT|pc|s5|pc|s2|pc|sA|pg||
pc|h6|pc|hA|pc|h5|pc|h9|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s8|pc|s4|pc|s6|pg||
nt|ady: now can make 11|pg||
mc|11|pg||
qx|c31|st||md|1SA6H643DAQ87542C8,SKT73HA72DJT63CQ4,S85HKQJ85D9C97653,SQJ942HT9DKCAKJT2|sv|n|nt|Vugraphzfc: two more in this room|pg||
nt|rv: based on scores in last 3 brds, can't see too much opportunity for trailing team to recover IMPs|pg||
nt|chick: That hand has potential for a big swing|pg||
nt|psyck: kibs point out there cards wrong for squeeze|pg||
mb|1D|nt|tarekr:  2 more folks! We witnessed a certainly enjoyable contest!|pg||
mb|p|mb|1H|nt|rv: Joe, as per correct scores,Wesheimer trailing only by 16 rite?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: no 18|pg||
nt|rv: 1 less?|pg||
nt|tarekr:  143-125|pg||
mb|2H|nt|Vugraphzfc: right|pg||
nt|ritong: not an everyday's auction|pg||
nt|rv: ok, this could end contest|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: Westheimer has 1 fewer IMP than we are showing|pg||
nt|chick: yes, some pointed that out to me as well, the entries were not good enough|pg||
mb|p|nt|psyck: entries would be fine on a minor suit lead though|pg||
nt|kit: Many pairs play this 2@H call as natural.  Either could work on any hand, but you better have solid agreements.|pg||
mb|3H|mb|d|nt|ritong: mrs breed might get disappointed|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: Quinn says "it's a first time auction for me, too"|pg||
mb|p|nt|rv: Mildred could have checked for aces though it is best not to comment about Quinn's pre-empt |pg||
nt|ritong: well..|pg||
nt|ritong:  |pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: Mildredwas hoping for the spade ace, obviously|pg||
nt|psyck: still, NS can be happy that they only missed 7@d not 7N|pg||
nt|psyck: there was a confusion last set on this seq|pg||
mb|p|nt|bridge_one: 3@H i suppose inviting in @S|pg||
nt|kit: If there is confusion here, E-W will be getting a very bad result in 3@H doubled|pg||
mb|4S|mb|p|mb|p|nt|chick: There are plenty of other bids to show the other two suits, a cue is not needed, so it only makes sense to keep it natural|pg||
mb|p|nt|bridge_one: pass by sementa instead 3@S becames GF|pg||
nt|bridge_one: mixed hand|pg||
pc|hK|pc|h9|nt|psyck: on non @s or @h lead, there would have been a criss cross squeeze for 13 tricks|pg||
nt|chick: well, the OR stopped in 5@D|pg||
nt|bridge_one: stronger would bid a cue |pg||
pc|h6|pc|hA|pg||
pc|s3|pc|s5|pc|sQ|pc|sA|pg||
nt|ritong: there will be a silence after that one|pg||
pc|dA|pc|d3|pc|d9|pc|dK|pg||
pc|h4|pc|h2|nt|tarekr:  One must laugh rather than cry when the 2@s card hit|pg||
pc|hJ|pc|hT|pg||
pc|c5|pc|c2|pc|c8|mc|10|pg||
qx|o32|st||md|2SQHQ8DT743CAJT876,SAJ82HT53DAQJ62C2,S9763HKJ76DK8CQ54,SKT54HA942D95CK93|sv|e|nt|ady: last hand of the set    thx all|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfd: thanks to the commentators and to the specs; join us again in 2 and 3/4 hours (on the hour) -- *8PM in Toronto|pg||
mb|1D|nt|ady: spade part score e/w|pg||
mb|p|nt|ady: could get too high|pg||
mb|1H|mb|2C|mb|d|an|3 hearts|mb|3C|nt|stc: now @s a bit hidden|pg||
nt|ady: support double showing 3 hearts   but spades now not bid|pg||
mb|p|nt|ritong: that hand is much more like a support (re)double|pg||
nt|bobholl: and will not i guess|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfd: other room way slower; now playing 26|pg||
pc|h3|pc|h6|nt|stc: could be a double part score swing for Cayne|pg||
nt|bessi2: good aggressive overcall by Seamon... |pg||
nt|stc: normal at this vuln|pg||
nt|bessi2: normal for you and me perhaps,  but not for all|pg||
nt|ritong: basically, east will act over 3@c in the other room, if the auction is duplicated, which is very likely|pg||
pc|hA|pc|h8|pg||
nt|ritong: now, will they find @ss that s an other story|pg||
pc|s4|pc|sQ|pc|sA|nt|stc: and may end in 4@s for a push :)|pg||
pc|s3|pg||
pc|s2|pc|s6|pc|sK|pc|c6|pg||
pc|hQ|pc|h5|pc|h7|pc|h2|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c2|pc|c4|pc|c3|pg||
pc|c7|pc|d6|pc|cQ|pc|cK|pg||
mc|9|nt|ady: thx all   bye|pg||
nt|stc: bye|pg||
nt|ritong: merci a tous|pg||
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qx|c32|st||md|2SQHQ8DT743CAJT876,SAJ82HT53DAQJ62C2,S9763HKJ76DK8CQ54,SKT54HA942D95CK93|sv|e|nt|tarekr:  Good girl!|pg||
nt|rv: incidentally on @SA and back for ruff and @d shift beats 4@h|pg||
mb|1D|mb|p|mb|1H|nt|psyck: Last deal, thanks all, see you in about 20 mins foe next set.|pg||
mb|2C|mb|p|nt|rv: that could be only consolation for Westheimer though it might be too little too late for second seeds here|pg||
mb|3C|nt|chick: This is the last board of this set, the remaining two sets will be played tonight|pg||
nt|psyck: thanks all|pg||
nt|kit: I'm really surprised by West's pass over 2@C with a singleton club and some other good features.|pg||
nt|bridge_one: now dbl by east i suppose (opener can have 4@S)|pg||
mb|p|nt|bridge_one: west would nid 2@H woth a top honor in @H - with xxx vuln pass|pg||
mb|p|nt|rv: can't see a way back for Westheimer|pg||
nt|kit: Now he has to guess at the 3-level|pg||
nt|bridge_one: pass by sementa conservative|pg||
nt|bridge_one: 3@d now is a risk - probably pass by West|pg||
mb|d|nt|kit: what else can he do?  No reason to expect to make 3 of anything, king of clubs bad, etc.|pg||
mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfc: Mildred congratulates the French ladies and says they played well.  |pg||
nt|bridge_one:  ip refere 3D at dbl with 5 good @D|pg||
mb|4S|nt|rv: I suspect German ladies will play in 4@h in CR on last deal and defense of @s ruff followed by @d shift unlikely to be found|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  I think they are going to sing the Marseillaise in the french bridge lands.|pg||
nt|xenya: good heavens|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c2|nt|kit: So Duboin had choice of defending 3@C or playing 4@S.  Something seems wrong here.|pg||
nt|psyck: E forgot that W did not x 2@c|pg||
nt|xenya: can be made on this lead|pg||
pc|c5|pc|c9|pg||
nt|rv: yes, French pair played at a very high level|pg||
nt|kit: Can this make?  5 spades, 1 heart, 1 club, 3 diamonds?  Doesn't seem likely without knowing about the diamond layout.|pg||
nt|chick: falsecard by Sementa may cause a bit of problem|pg||
nt|bridge_one: this time i understood nothing about the pass by East|pg||
nt|kit: What could East have sensibly bid?|pg||
nt|bridge_one: with 10 points and 4@s dbl|pg||
nt|bridge_one: without dbl i, in west, i would reopen 3@D|pg||
pc|sQ|nt|chick: assuming the same contract at the other table, we end the first quarter today essentially tied|pg||
nt|chick: many would play a double of 2@C as showing spades|pg||
pc|s2|pc|s3|pc|sK|pg||
pc|d5|pc|d4|pc|dQ|pc|dK|pg||
nt|chick: Two very strong teams, fun to watch|pg||
nt|chick: apparently he wasn't able to do that|pg||
nt|bridge_one: right, can't use dbl to give 4@S|pg||
nt|bridge_one: dbl at 2@C means strong hand|pg||
nt|psyck: well, most play is as supp x, but for this pair is would show @s with better than min hand|pg||
nt|kit: I guess he can take the needed tricks -- ace of diamonds, diamond ruff, etc.  5 trumps, 3 diamonds, 1 club, 1 heart.|pg||
nt|psyck: so 4@s was punishing pd's balance, may get lucky though|pg||
nt|bridge_one: no - i think sementa decide to play 3@C with balanced hand at the partner|pg||
nt|bridge_one: West could reopen only with unblanced hand|pg||
nt|bridge_one: this is the reason of pass at 3 @C and after 4@s|pg||
nt|kit: yes, he could work out West's shape for sure|pg||
nt|xenya: so the whole thing was not as crazy as it looked, after all|pg||
nt|kit: But you would think South should have also worked it out and not led the ace of clubs.|pg||
nt|bridge_one: the reasoning of sementa is: if i don't have game i play 3@C - if my p is unbalanced with 4@S he must reopen - so better pass that dbl at 3@C, becasue with dbl i can''t know if my ...|pg||
nt|bridge_one: p have 11 balanced or 14 unbalaced|pg||
nt|xenya: cute|pg||
pc|d8|nt|rv: big thanks to excellent Vugraph operator Joe and my wonderful co-commentators Henri and Tarek|pg||
nt|xenya: wide choice of plays for B here|pg||
pc|d9|pc|dT|pc|dJ|pg||
pc|d2|mc|10|nt|chick: See you back in a few minutes for the 2nd quarter|pg||
nt|xenya: thanks everyone|pg||
nt|bridge_one: Ty all for watching !|pg||
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