vg|2011 SPINGOLD B QF,Segment 1 of 4,I,1,16,Cayne,0,Lynch,0|
rs|4SN+2,4SN+1,3NW+2,6CE-2,5CE=,4SSx-3,2SN=,3SN=,4SE=,4SE=,2DE-2,3SS-1,4HSx-1,3SE=,3NS=,3CS+1,4HS=,4HN+1,4SE+1,4SE=,4SW-1,3SW=,2CW=,2CW=,3NN=,3NN=,5DS+2,5CS+1,2DE-1,2SE-1,1NN=,1NN+1|
pn|Seamon,Zmudzinski,Cayne,Balicki,Lynch,Versace,Passell,Lauria|pg||
qx|o1|st||md|3S98532HT875DCAT76,SQ6HAK932DJT96C85,SAKJ74HJ6DK73CKQ3,STHQ4DAQ8542CJ942|sv|o|nt|chick: Hello everyone :)|pg||
mb|1N|nt|puncher99: welcome back folks|pg||
mb|p|mb|2H|mb|p|mb|3C|mb|p|mb|3H|nt|santyclz: Hi folks.|pg||
mb|p|mb|3S|mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfe: Hi all.  same lineup in this room as the second quarter.|pg||
mb|4S|nt|peachy: Hello everybody, final set of the Wagar Womens KO Teams from Toronto|pg||
nt|sybarra: welcome Raija  and Glenn |pg||
nt|peachy: Hi Glenn|pg||
nt|puncher99: HI all|pg||
mb|p|nt|fabsayc: and we expect the margin of victory to be under 10 imps|pg||
nt|peachy: For those interested, history of this event http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagar_Women%27s_Knockout_Teams|pg||
nt|puncher99: 9th trick is going to be hard to get here|pg||
nt|fabsayc: it will fall from the sky in diamonds|pg||
mb|p|nt|sybarra: a few imps to make up for Hampton but no panic|pg||
mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfe: Hi Shirley.|pg||
pc|c2|pc|c6|nt|sybarra: Ross :) |pg||
pc|c8|pc|cQ|pg||
pc|sA|nt|fabsayc: actually 10 tricks on layout should be par|pg||
nt|peachy:  Click http://www.bridgebase.com/client/vugraph.php  OR  http://www.bridgebase.com/mobile/   to watch more than one vugraph table (without logging in)|pg||
pc|sT|pc|s2|pc|s6|pg||
nt|vugraphpl3: witam wszystkich. to ju¿ ostatnia sesja siódmego kongresowego turnieju w S³awie :)|pg||
pc|sK|nt|peachy: NS def signals UDCA and Smith|pg||
nt|sybarra: xyz :) |pg||
nt|sybarra: sorry not a comment on the bidding |pg||
nt|puncher99: needs to play hearts now|pg||
pc|d2|pc|s3|nt|sybarra: welcome Tarek |pg||
pc|sQ|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Hello to evryone! Welcome!|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c4|nt|puncher99: must play ace|pg||
nt|puncher99: spade there was the coup de gras|pg||
pc|c7|pc|c5|pg||
pc|c3|nt|sybarra: she knows the @D q not dropping |pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Lost the play here, people.  Sorry. :(|pg||
pc|c9|pc|cT|mc|12|pg||
qx|c1|st||md|3S98532HT875DCAT76,SQ6HAK932DJT96C85,SAKJ74HJ6DK73CKQ3,STHQ4DAQ8542CJ942|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||
mb|1C|nt|rv: thanks Joe, we will remember that and 1 IMP could make a difference|pg||
mb|2D|mb|p|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|2H|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||
mb|d|mb|p|mb|3S|mb|p|mb|4S|mb|p|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|mb|p|nt|chick: staggering their way to the right place|pg||
pc|hQ|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||
pc|h5|pc|h2|pc|h6|pg||
nt|rv: this could make if declarer takes a @h hook, plays for @hs 3-3 and @CA rite|pg||
pc|h4|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||
pc|h7|pc|hK|pc|hJ|pg||
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|h9|pc|sJ|pc|d5|pc|h8|pg||
pc|sA|nt|rv: Mildred is well on way to 9 tricks here if she plays a @c to K|pg||
mc|11|pg||
qx|o2|st||md|4S74HKQ94DQJ52CK75,SK96H32DAK84CA862,SJ852HT876DT963CJ,SAQT3HAJ5D7CQT943|sv|n|nt|Vugraphzfe: Ok  Now we are live. :)|pg||
nt|fabsayc: not quite the way i envisioned it|pg||
nt|peachy: just 1 IMP in, could have been a game swing|pg||
mb|1C|an|Polish|mb|p|mb|2H|an|bal GF|nt|peachy: or out, depends on one's view :)|pg||
nt|puncher99: friendly lie of cards for NS if they can  get to the heart suit|pg||
nt|peachy: EW play strong club and weak NT |pg||
mb|p|mb|3C|an|12-14 Stayman|nt|santyclz: Nice @s "low".|pg||
nt|fabsayc: redouble is supposed to show a five card minor|pg||
nt|fabsayc: here it may help NS find hearts|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Extended notes between South and West....|pg||
mb|p|mb|3D|an|no major|nt|sybarra: we may play it here|pg||
mb|p|mb|3S|an|play from your side|nt|puncher99: tough to find hearts now|pg||
nt|fabsayc: was it really west who bid 2@H??|pg||
mb|p|nt|peachy: Is this real|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Yes it was.|pg||
nt|peachy: Thank you operator/Ross|pg||
mb|3N|nt|chick: NS have more points than EW, about time they stuck their nose in|pg||
mb|p|nt|santyclz: Brave balance on that suit.|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|pc|h6|nt|fabsayc: there will be a director at this table soon|pg||
nt|rodal f: Sr for interrupting once. Sport by high level.|pg||
pc|h5|pc|hQ|nt|santyclz: 3@c?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: That's the bid.|pg||
pc|h3|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: I don't know what the 2@h means, but there was a lengthy conversation between|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Westheimer and von Arnim at the time.|pg||
pc|d5|nt|santyclz: Seems more likely n would bid that...|pg||
nt|chick: a hand to pass out :)|pg||
nt|peachy: West had enough, understandably.  She knows NS on shaky ground, doesnt need much math to figure that|pg||
pc|dK|pc|d6|pc|d7|pg||
pc|cA|nt|sybarra: mnight need the spade shift whoon |pg||
pc|cJ|pc|c3|pc|c5|pg||
nt|fabsayc: now spade nine|pg||
nt|fabsayc: not at all obvious of course, but you need a miracle|pg||
pc|c6|pc|h8|nt|tarekr:  this does not look like fun for EW|pg||
pc|c9|pc|cK|pg||
pc|d2|pc|dA|pc|d3|pc|hJ|pg||
nt|peachy: Would declarer have stranded spades on purpose if she had two of them?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Perhaps she is depending on Qx of @hs in one hand.|pg||
pc|h2|nt|puncher99: she must b|pg||
nt|fabsayc: well auken played 10 first round, causing the confusion|pg||
pc|h7|pc|hA|pc|h4|pg||
pc|cQ|pc|c7|pc|c2|pc|dT|pg||
pc|cT|pc|h9|pc|c8|pc|hT|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: One miracle down how many to come?|pg||
pc|c4|pc|s4|pc|d4|pc|d9|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s7|pc|s6|pc|s2|pg||
pc|s3|nt|rodal f: Make it = at 114|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|sK|pc|s5|pg||
pc|s9|pc|s8|pc|sT|mc|11|pg||
qx|c2|st||md|4S74HKQ94DQJ52CK75,SK96H32DAK84CA862,SJ852HT876DT963CJ,SAQT3HAJ5D7CQT943|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||
mb|1C|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|1D|mb|p|nt|ady: 6@C possible  but likely to play in 3NT|pg||
mb|1S|nt|tarekr:  support|pg||
mb|p|nt|tarekr:  shows 3 cd support|pg||
mb|2C|mb|p|mb|2D|mb|p|mb|2H|mb|p|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||
mb|3C|nt|ady: anything from 11 to 13 tricks in clubs |pg||
mb|p|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||
mb|4C|mb|p|nt|kareno: Club slam requires picking up the suit.  Stiff king in either hand twice as likely as stiff jack in north.|pg||
mb|4H|mb|p|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||
mb|4S|mb|p|mb|4N|nt|chick: a stiff king in either hand doesn't guarantee picking up the suit|pg||
mb|p|mb|5C|mb|p|nt|chick: so still same odds overall|pg||
mb|6C|mb|p|nt|rv: here both Mildred and Quinn could have shown restraint in second round of bidding, case for both to pass|pg||
mb|p|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||
mb|p|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||
pc|hK|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|h2|pc|h6|pc|hA|pg||
pc|c3|pc|c5|pc|cA|nt|chick: my worst bridge nightmare, a two way guess for a slam|pg||
pc|cJ|pg||
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|s6|pc|s2|pc|sA|pc|s4|pg||
pc|s3|nt|rv: 3 down|pg||
pc|s7|pc|s9|nt|tarekr:  2 more tricks for W|pg||
pc|sJ|pg||
pc|h7|pc|hJ|pc|hQ|pc|h3|pg||
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||
mc|10|pg||
qx|o3|st||md|1SAQJT653H2D83CK53,SK7H9DAKJ65CAQJ42,S84HKT8765DQT4C86,S92HAQJ43D972CT97|sv|e|nt|tarekr:  As expected perfect defense|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: If the hands are going to be like this it is going to be as looooong evening.|pg||
mb|1S|mb|2N|nt|sybarra: they tried 4 @S in other room on bd 33 for the save|pg||
mb|p|mb|3C|nt|Vugraphzfe: A practical rubber bridge bid.|pg||
mb|3S|mb|d|an|good hand|nt|fabsayc: can this be a canape?|pg||
mb|p|mb|4D|nt|Vugraphzfe: Both sides of the screen writing explanation of this sequence.|pg||
mb|p|mb|5C|mb|p|mb|p|nt|santyclz: Must have been shortness rather than a minimum.|pg||
mb|p|nt|tarekr:  should easily come to ten tricks.|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s7|pc|s8|nt|santyclz: Let me take that back, n could easily go opposite a minimum with such good controls out of the suit.|pg||
nt|chick: yes, but still they are probably too high|pg||
nt|rodal f: A lot of cards are placeded now after S bid.|pg||
pc|s2|pg||
pc|s6|pc|sK|pc|s4|nt|santyclz: It didn't show a "subminimum".|pg||
pc|s9|pg||
pc|h9|pc|h5|pc|hA|nt|santyclz: I'm told they play Ogust, in which case 3@c was "bad hand" "bad suit", surely an accurate description.|pg||
nt|chick: but she still went on to game?|pg||
pc|h2|pg||
nt|peachy: An old CC for Arnim- von Auken says "Canape style with longer minors but neverl onger majors" so Martin got it right|pg||
pc|cT|pc|c3|pc|c2|pc|c6|pg||
pc|c9|nt|rodal f: wd|pg||
pc|cK|pc|cA|pc|c8|pg||
pc|c4|pc|h6|pc|c7|pc|c5|pg||
nt|santyclz: It's makable double dummy, run the q then ruff a @d.|pg||
pc|d2|pc|d3|pc|dJ|pc|dQ|pg||
mc|11|pg||
qx|c3|st||md|1SAQJT653H2D83CK53,SK7H9DAKJ65CAQJ42,S84HKT8765DQT4C86,S92HAQJ43D972CT97|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|1S|mb|2N|mb|p|mb|3C|nt|rv: 3@d requires right @d guess here|pg||
mb|4S|mb|d|mb|p|mb|p|nt|rv: plenty of wastage in rounded suits for E-W, after South's entry into auction, Quinn should get @ds right|pg||
mb|p|pc|dA|nt|kareno: South fell in love with her hand.|pg||
pc|d4|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|d9|pc|d3|pg||
pc|dK|pc|dT|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|d7|pc|d8|pg||
nt|psyck: after 2N, S's hand becomes worse, but some would open 4@s anyway 1st time |pg||
pc|h9|pc|hK|pc|hA|pc|h2|pg||
nt|ady: might be held to 6 tricks|pg||
nt|kareno: Not a bad 4@s opening bid and here she should gain IMPs.|pg||
pc|s2|nt|bigtrain: forced to win 7 as e/w don't have requisite communication to win 3 @C tricks|pg||
nt|ady: if a spade comes now will have to rise with ace and exit with spade|pg||
pc|sA|nt|rv: I suspect Quinn will get @ds right here, especially after Willard shows @SA as well|pg||
pc|s7|nt|tarekr:  A lot of people forget snapdragon at 2 level!|pg||
pc|s4|pg||
nt|kareno: Yes, then west will be righteously endplayed.|pg||
nt|psyck: Should find it as E may have bid more with more values|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|sK|pc|s8|pc|s9|pg||
nt|kareno: Well done by Carolyn Lynch!!|pg||
nt|ady: well done   3 imps to Lynch|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c6|pc|c7|nt|rv: now 1 down|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: now a club trick for NS|pg||
pc|c3|pg||
pc|cQ|nt|Vugraphzfc: diamond Imeant of course|pg||
pc|c8|pc|cT|pc|cK|pg||
mc|7|pg||
qx|o4|st||md|2SAK2HT3DKQJT86CT5,S65HQ8DA9742CQ843,SJT984HAJ764D5C62,SQ73HK952D3CAKJ97|sv|b|nt|Vugraphzfe: Indeed.|pg||
nt|santyclz: Oh we of little faith...|pg||
nt|sybarra: e/w want some exciting bds |pg||
nt|sybarra: or ones they can score on |pg||
nt|rodal f: If @H was 3-2|pg||
mb|p|nt|fabsayc: the last hand was won and lost in bidding, not the defense|pg||
mb|p|mb|1C|mb|1D|mb|p|nt|fabsayc: not sure why 6@H was down 3, is certainly a reasonable contract|pg||
mb|1S|mb|p|nt|puncher99: even if u opn lite thts real lite vul|pg||
mb|2S|mb|p|mb|p|nt|santyclz: There are currently 4 vg tables running, to watch multiple tables:  www.bridgebase.com/mobile  Open 1 browser window/table.|pg||
mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfe: I'm sure it is best if I concentrate on just one table. :)|pg||
nt|chick: this should be easy with all the black honors favorably placed|pg||
nt|santyclz: A spec points out that if s passes and n opens 1nt s might like her 6-4 enough to push to game.|pg||
nt|fabsayc: normal for them in strong club|pg||
nt|rodal f: U find the other table bu the BBO vug TV: http://www.bridgebase.com/client/vugraph.php|pg||
nt|fabsayc: and they have the tools to stay low when needed|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c5|nt|fabsayc: still if my partner opens and i hold east hand, we are not stopping below 6|pg||
pc|c3|pc|c6|pg||
nt|tarekr:  2@S? trying to catch up?|pg||
pc|h2|pc|h3|pc|hQ|pc|hA|pg||
nt|santyclz: But in the other room after a 1nt opening s settled for 2@S.|pg||
pc|d5|pc|d3|nt|Vugraphzfe: von Arnim alerted 5 @cs -- Auken did not.|pg||
nt|rodal f: They are on for a helty contract, but @H a bit ugly this time.|pg||
nt|fabsayc: she cant alert what she has not seen|pg||
nt|puncher99: i dont know about the 4diam bid   If i havnt shown 2n round club control  im not helping pard with 4 diam bid|pg||
pc|dK|pc|dA|pg||
pc|cQ|pc|c2|nt|Vugraphzfe: Some discussion between Quinn and Willard.  I think it is about the 2@s call|pg||
pc|cK|nt|chick: Then it's a good thing she managed to make it|pg||
pc|cT|pg||
nt|fabsayc: wow, lucky for westheimer 5 goes down|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: As usual, I am about half a round behind in the posting of the auction.|pg||
nt|rodal f: 4@D=que|pg||
pc|hK|pc|hT|pc|h8|pc|h4|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|s2|pc|c4|pc|h6|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s5|pc|s4|pc|s3|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s6|nt|tarekr:  someone told me it showed min with 4@s|pg||
pc|s9|pc|s7|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|d4|pc|h7|nt|sybarra: well got them to 3 @H |pg||
nt|rodal f: Free to start the @S now.|pg||
pc|sQ|pg||
mc|8|pg||
qx|c4|st||md|2SAK2HT3DKQJT86CT5,S65HQ8DA9742CQ843,SJT984HAJ764D5C62,SQ73HK952D3CAKJ97|sv|b|mb|p|mb|p|mb|1C|mb|1D|mb|p|nt|ady: looks like 10 tricks in clubs for e/w|pg||
mb|1S|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||
mb|p|nt|psyck: surely S was worth another bid|pg||
mb|2C|nt|rv: 6@h good slam|pg||
nt|psyck: knows won't win it at 1 level|pg||
mb|2H|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||
mb|3C|nt|rv: it needs correct handling from West hand on @c lead|pg||
nt|kareno: I do too, Krishna|pg||
mb|3S|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|pc|cA|nt|psyck: a @h switch sometime will defeat this|pg||
pc|c5|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||
pc|c3|pc|c6|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||
pc|d3|pc|dK|pc|dA|pc|d5|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||
pc|cQ|pc|c2|pc|cJ|pc|cT|pg||
pc|h8|pc|hA|pc|h2|nt|kareno: Jack of clubs calling for hearts.|pg||
pc|h3|pg||
pc|s8|pc|s3|pc|s2|pc|s5|pg||
nt|kareno: If Passell plays two rounds of trumps he'll go down.  Must finesse and did.|pg||
mc|9|pg||
qx|o5|st||md|3S54HA87DK9753CA32,SKT3H52DAQJ6CJT98,S8HKQT964DT42C754,SAQJ9762HJ3D8CKQ6|sv|n|nt|Vugraphzfe: yes I did misclick that but the claim is +2.|pg||
nt|tarekr:  which, looking at the hand does make sense|pg||
nt|fabsayc: the usually slow men are 3 boards ahead of this match|pg||
mb|p|mb|1S|mb|p|nt|rodal f: N hard to stop but W have a nice sac.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: If they keep inventing auctions like this, then it will be a long session.|pg||
mb|3H|mb|d|mb|4S|nt|puncher99: feels like a 4diam bid is better|pg||
nt|rodal f: Sr. Been interesting. Need to go back where I shall be. See u later.|pg||
nt|puncher99: ok bye|pg||
nt|fabsayc: south hand has improved to point 4@S bid seems right|pg||
nt|peachy: Quinn in other room bid 4D instead of 3|pg||
nt|puncher99: pard is usually 65 on these colors|pg||
mb|p|nt|chick: choosing to ignore the spade suit worked out ok this time|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|pc|hA|pc|h2|pc|hT|nt|peachy: We can be fairly sure it is not S who is hesitating|pg||
pc|h3|pg||
pc|h8|pc|h5|nt|puncher99: lol|pg||
pc|hK|nt|sybarra: and spades break nicely here  |pg||
nt|sybarra: but can she handle 4 @S?|pg||
pc|hJ|pg||
pc|c4|nt|santyclz: 9 top tricks in nt, sometimes preempts work.|pg||
nt|peachy: :)|pg||
pc|cQ|nt|tarekr:  Q@C onside is big help|pg||
nt|tarekr:  however it will still depend on how she handles @c's if she has to do it herself|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c8|pg||
pc|c3|nt|vugraphpl3: przepraszam za przerwê. kto urwa³ kabel od internetu...|pg||
pc|c9|pc|c5|pc|cK|pg||
nt|tarekr:  here we go|pg||
mc|10|pg||
qx|c5|st||md|3S54HA87DK9753CA32,SKT3H52DAQJ6CJT98,S8HKQT964DT42C754,SAQJ9762HJ3D8CKQ6|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|4S|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  they play 2-way NMF|pg||
mb|p|nt|rv: Westheimer leading by 1 IMP actually here|pg||
mb|p|pc|d5|nt|kareno: I think 2nt is a limit raise perhaps with 4 spades.|pg||
pc|dA|nt|rv: 5@d good save here|pg||
pc|d2|pc|d8|pg||
nt|rv: after Quinn's 4@d, maybe Mildred should have taken push|pg||
pc|s3|pc|s8|pc|sQ|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|s4|pg||
pc|s6|nt|ady: try ruffing finesse|pg||
pc|s5|pc|sK|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||
pc|hT|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|d4|nt|rv: in my view at IMPs, Mildred should take insurance at these colors|pg||
pc|h3|pc|dK|pg||
nt|kareno: Yes, straight finesse too risky - could lose diamond, 2 hearts and a club.|pg||
pc|hA|pc|h2|pc|h4|nt|tarekr:  Venky you r rite because there is also the possibility 5@d makes|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Remote possibility I should say :)|pg||
pc|hJ|pg||
mc|10|pg||
qx|o6|st||md|4SA974H7DKJ952CQ43,ST63HKQJ83DQT3CJ5,SKQ52HA96542DC876,SJ8HTDA8764CAKT92|sv|e|nt|frankaus: 1 or 2@S by Quinn?|pg||
nt|tarekr:  back hampton only down 4 imps. 4@s went down at other table|pg||
nt|peachy: Hampton creating distance, but still 10 boards to play|pg||
mb|1D|an|usually 5; could be 4 diam and 5 clubs|mb|p|mb|1H|nt|santyclz: Probably have votes for 1, 2, 3 and 4.|pg||
nt|frankaus: 4@S :)|pg||
mb|p|mb|2C|an|4-5 or 5-5 usually|nt|sybarra: making it a close match again |pg||
nt|peachy: Limited 1H (strong club)|pg||
mb|p|mb|2D|mb|p|mb|p|nt|chick: 3@S|pg||
mb|p|nt|vugraphpl3: wyniki na ¿ywo http://www.kongres-slawa.pl/2011/k7.html|pg||
nt|frankaus:  needs a @C switch to set it|pg||
nt|tarekr:  interesting NT but 2@d would be NMF probably|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s3|pc|s5|pc|s8|pg||
nt|peachy: As N, I wouldn't know what to lead against this auction|pg||
pc|s4|pc|s6|nt|peachy: but maybe H regardless of opening|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|sJ|pg||
pc|sK|pc|d4|pc|s9|nt|frankaus: sorry @D|pg||
nt|santyclz: 1 0 2 1 |pg||
pc|sT|pg||
nt|fabsayc: spade queen or jack|pg||
pc|hT|nt|tarekr:  looks like goin at least d1|pg||
nt|tarekr:  better contract at other table 2@h|pg||
pc|h7|pc|h3|pc|hA|pg||
pc|c6|pc|cA|pc|c3|pc|c5|pg||
pc|dA|pc|d2|pc|d3|pc|s2|pg||
nt|fabsayc: although west hand a mystery heart lead liable to give a trick|pg||
pc|d6|pc|dK|pc|dT|pc|h4|pg||
pc|d5|nt|sybarra: more interference at the other table |pg||
pc|dQ|pc|c7|pc|d7|pg||
pc|hK|pc|h2|pc|c2|pc|d9|pg||
pc|dJ|pc|h8|pc|h5|pc|d8|pg||
nt|chick: defense was good on this, although I don't know if I would have cashed the @S10, didn't see any rush|pg||
pc|s7|mc|6|pg||
qx|c6|st||md|4SA974H7DKJ952CQ43,ST63HKQJ83DQT3CJ5,SKQ52HA96542DC876,SJ8HTDA8764CAKT92|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|1D|mb|p|mb|1H|mb|2H|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|3S|nt|chick: pretty ratty heart suit for this bid, even over something like Qxxx|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|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||
pc|s3|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||
pc|s2|nt|rv: Tarek, same deals played in Spingold and Wagar?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: no|pg||
pc|sJ|nt|tarekr:  I don't think so! anyone?|pg||
pc|sA|pg||
pc|h7|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||
pc|h3|pc|hA|pc|hT|pg||
pc|h2|pc|d4|pc|s4|pc|h8|pg||
pc|d2|pc|d3|nt|rv: Official tourney web-site http://www.acbl.org/nabc/index.php?a=2011&b=Summer&c=daily_bulletins|pg||
pc|s5|nt|chick: Same for all 1minor P 1major ... bidding either of the opp's suit should be natural|pg||
pc|d6|pg||
pc|h4|pc|s8|pc|s9|pc|hJ|pg||
pc|d5|pc|dT|pc|sQ|pc|d7|pg||
pc|h5|pc|c9|pc|s7|pc|hQ|pg||
nt|kareno: Eight tricks and no more - |pg||
nt|ady: looks like 6 imps for Cayne|pg||
pc|d9|pc|dQ|pc|sK|nt|psyck: good to have thse sequenced discussed with your pd as they come up more often than you'd expect|pg||
pc|d8|pg||
pc|h6|pc|c2|pc|dJ|pc|hK|pg||
pc|sT|pc|c6|pc|cT|pc|dK|pg||
mc|8|pg||
qx|o7|st||md|1S642HKQ8742DAJCK7,SAJHT6DQ6432CAJT9,S753HAJ53D9CQ8532,SKQT98H9DKT875C64|sv|b|nt|fabsayc: 4NT should have gone down a lot more, par is a minor partial, surely reachable|pg||
mb|1H|mb|p|nt|frankaus: 13 availablr in the round suits 4 Quinn|pg||
nt|peachy: This is one the poorer 15 counts|pg||
nt|fabsayc: 2@D transfer or multi?|pg||
nt|puncher99: prob 1 suited major|pg||
nt|peachy: Their old card says 2D is onesuiter H or 2-suiter w spades|pg||
nt|peachy: I dont have a fresh one at hand|pg||
mb|2H|mb|2S|nt|tarekr:  Alas interference is not always "bon"|pg||
nt|peachy: likely not much change, but just guessing|pg||
nt|fabsayc: here we go in fantasy land again|pg||
nt|puncher99: wht does 3c mean?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Well, it certainly isn't dull.|pg||
nt|peachy: 3C tends to me, to confirm what I said about 2D. E has spade support in case partner had 2-suiter with spades|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: 3@c alerted on both side.  No explanation asked for or given.|pg||
mb|3H|mb|d|nt|Vugraphzfe: Disa asking questions now.|pg||
mb|4H|mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfe: Seems only fair.  EW have been bidding N's suits.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Valerie does a double take at the bidding when the tray is passed to her side of|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: the table.|pg||
nt|fabsayc: this could get very ugly to play, 4@H is better|pg||
nt|peachy: 4H should be off 1 on the spade lead so in that light, 4S is not much worse|pg||
nt|fabsayc: 4@H is making double dummy as several spectators have noted|pg||
mb|p|nt|peachy: Perhaps it is|pg||
mb|d|nt|frankaus: nice auction so far|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|frankaus: now will quinn move?|pg||
mb|p|nt|santyclz: 6@d?|pg||
nt|chick: certainly hope so|pg||
nt|santyclz: Yes!|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: I just report them -- I don't make them up.|pg||
nt|santyclz: I wasn't arguing, I was recommending.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: :)|pg||
pc|hT|pc|h3|nt|fabsayc: if i double 4@S i double 5@H as well, and for sure when trailing|pg||
pc|h9|nt|tarekr:  a good auction|pg||
nt|tarekr:  and a good lead|pg||
nt|peachy: Westheimer getting some needed IMPs now, making the match all the more interesting|pg||
pc|hK|pg||
pc|c7|nt|Vugraphzfe: By her gestures, it seems North is a bit surprised by the auction.|pg||
nt|frankaus: somewhat fortunate layout will see a quick 13 claim|pg||
pc|cT|nt|puncher99: u want them to cover always lead the big one off  the table|pg||
pc|cQ|pc|c4|pg||
pc|c2|pc|c6|nt|chick: still need good heart break|pg||
pc|cK|pc|cA|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s3|pc|s8|pc|s2|pg||
nt|puncher99: 9 imps for Westheimer team|pg||
nt|fabsayc: now 6 boards behind|pg||
pc|sJ|pc|s5|nt|tarekr:  on @d play one lied one did not!|pg||
pc|sQ|nt|fabsayc: mind you there wont be any penalties since final final set|pg||
pc|s4|pg||
nt|frankaus: now only 12|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s6|nt|tarekr:  she decided to trust Mildred|pg||
mc|9|pg||
qx|c7|st||md|1S642HKQ8742DAJCK7,SAJHT6DQ6432CAJT9,S753HAJ53D9CQ8532,SKQT98H9DKT875C64|sv|b|nt|rv: Westheimer original 2nd seed, Hampton original 4th seed |pg||
mb|1H|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|p|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|3D|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|p|nt|kareno: That too.  He and I won the Canadian Open Team Trials thirty years ago or so.|pg||
mb|3H|mb|p|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||
mb|p|mb|3S|mb|p|mb|p|nt|rv: this goes 2 down as well:)|pg||
mb|p|nt|psyck: with good shape & suits, E chooses to balance after opps limit thier hands|pg||
pc|hK|pc|h6|pc|hA|nt|rv: it had the additional advantage of Mildred not doubling:)|pg||
pc|h9|pg||
pc|d9|pc|dT|pc|dA|pc|d2|pg||
pc|dJ|pc|dQ|pc|s3|pc|d8|pg||
pc|h3|pc|c4|pc|hQ|pc|hT|pg||
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||
mc|9|pg||
qx|o8|st||md|2SKT9HJ43D3CAQJ873,SQJ875HAT6DJ75C95,S64HKQ8DAT98CKT62,SA32H9752DKQ642C4|sv|o|nt|santyclz: Nice tight match going on here.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Quinn: "It's an easy game.  We make it complicated."|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Val: "Disa, what was 3@s?"|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Disa: "Obviously the minors."|pg||
nt|fabsayc: making 2, not down 3|pg||
mb|p|mb|1D|mb|p|nt|fabsayc: it is only minors if explanations same on both sides of the screen, which i doubt they were|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: It has been a very strange set so far.|pg||
mb|2C|mb|p|nt|peachy: spared a mess, if EW did not ask.|pg||
mb|3C|mb|p|nt|sybarra: oh oh,  @H lead and this is down |pg||
mb|3S|mb|d|nt|frankaus: now will plaay in @S  3 or 4?|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|3N|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|pc|hA|pc|h8|nt|Vugraphzfe: Connection winked out of existance for a moment.|pg||
pc|h2|pc|h3|pg||
nt|frankaus: re|pg||
pc|d7|mc|9|pg||
qx|c8|st||md|2SKT9HJ43D3CAQJ873,SQJ875HAT6DJ75C95,S64HKQ8DAT98CKT62,SA32H9752DKQ642C4|sv|o|nt|tarekr:  Bon repetez-le moi|pg||
nt|kareno: Oops, pickup to Lynch who now lead by ten.|pg||
mb|p|mb|1D|mb|p|mb|2C|mb|p|nt|psyck: not the beast lead other room...|pg||
mb|3C|mb|p|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||
mb|p|mb|p|pc|sQ|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|s4|nt|tarekr:  exact. A good tool|pg||
nt|rv: such auctions normally cry for trump lead|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s9|pg||
pc|s3|pc|sT|pc|sJ|pc|s6|pg||
pc|d7|nt|psyck: doesn't want to make 11 tricks as not in 5@c?|pg||
pc|dA|pc|d4|pc|d3|pg||
pc|c2|nt|tarekr:  Avons-nous des spectateurs Francais?|pg||
nt|rv: should go 1 down on accurate defense|pg||
pc|c4|pc|cA|pc|c5|pg||
pc|c3|nt|kareno: Always justify your bidding!|pg||
pc|c9|pc|cK|nt|psyck: considerately not allow pd to figure out you missed game|pg||
mc|10|nt|rv: now 2 down|pg||
pg||
qx|o9|st||md|3SQJHKJ42DK852CK63,SAT964HQDA64CT872,SK873HAT86DQ9CAJ4,S52H9753DJT73CQ95|sv|e|nt|Vugraphzfe: Connection problems.|pg||
nt|puncher99: dont u hate it when someone bids ur 6 card major  in front of  u?|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Taking a short break.  Fatigue has set in and people are getting a bit edgy.|pg||
mb|1C|mb|p|nt|vugraphpl3: ostatnie 2 rozdania turnieju|pg||
nt|frankaus: 2@H 4@H?|pg||
mb|1H|mb|1S|mb|2H|mb|p|nt|fabsayc: 3nt is horrible but better than 3@S|pg||
mb|4H|mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|nt|santyclz: Oh my!|pg||
nt|chick: Mildred is sitting there holding her breath|pg||
pc|c2|pc|cJ|pc|cQ|pc|cK|pg||
pc|sJ|pc|sA|nt|gregpog: :):):) Zapraszamy na jutro - na godz. 15.00  -ostatni przekaz BBO z tegorocznej Slawy|pg||
nt|santyclz: She survived it.|pg||
nt|frankaus: Willar rescues  Quinn|pg||
pc|s3|pc|s2|pg||
nt|chick: so a push|pg||
nt|chick: in the other room, Wolpert went up with the @SA at trick 1|pg||
nt|santyclz: It could have been from a doubleton, Breed concealed the 3.|pg||
pc|c7|pc|cA|nt|puncher99: can almost make 3n|pg||
pc|c5|pc|c3|pg||
pc|s7|pc|s5|pc|sQ|pc|s6|pg||
pc|d2|pc|d6|pc|dQ|pc|d3|pg||
pc|d9|pc|dJ|pc|dK|pc|dA|pg||
pc|cT|pc|c4|pc|c9|pc|c6|pg||
pc|sT|pc|s8|pc|dT|pc|h2|pg||
pc|d5|pc|d4|pc|h6|pc|d7|pg||
pc|sK|pc|h5|pc|hJ|pc|s4|pg||
pc|hK|pc|hQ|pc|h8|pc|h3|pg||
mc|10|pg||
qx|c9|st||md|3SQJHKJ42DK852CK63,SAT964HQDA64CT872,SK873HAT86DQ9CAJ4,S52H9753DJT73CQ95|sv|e|nt|psyck: of course, she could have thought was playing an NT contract|pg||
mb|1N|mb|p|mb|2C|mb|p|mb|2H|mb|p|mb|4H|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  welcome back folks. The show is on!|pg||
mb|p|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|pc|h3|nt|tarekr:  bonsoir Henri|pg||
nt|chick: a nice comfortable game, even with a 4-1 split|pg||
pc|h2|pc|hQ|pc|hA|pg||
pc|s3|pc|s2|pc|sJ|pc|sA|pg||
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|s4|pc|s7|pc|s5|pc|sQ|pg||
pc|d2|pc|d4|pc|dQ|nt|rv: trump promotion with still a @c to come even if declarer ruffs with @SJ and draws trumps here|pg||
pc|d3|pg||
pc|d9|pc|d7|pc|d5|pc|dA|pg||
nt|rv: now 3 down possible|pg||
pc|sT|pc|s8|pc|c5|pc|h4|pg||
pc|hK|pc|s6|pc|h6|pc|h5|pg||
pc|hJ|pc|s9|pc|h8|pc|h7|pg||
pc|c3|pc|c2|pc|cA|pc|c9|pg||
mc|11|nt|kareno: So that was his fifth trump trick, enough for game.|pg||
pg||
qx|o10|st||md|4SQJ3HJ9872D6CK852,SK9542H4DQJT984CT,SA6HKQT53DK5C9643,ST87HA6DA732CAQJ7|sv|b|nt|santyclz: Dodged a bullet on this one.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Well that hand wasn't terribly exciting.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: We are back.|pg||
mb|1N|mb|p|mb|2H|nt|santyclz: Hefty nt.|pg||
nt|chick: If she goes up with the @SA, then she needs either the @DA onside or the @HK onside.  Better odds than the finesse.|pg||
mb|d|mb|p|an|sound hand; usually 3 spades|mb|2S|mb|3D|nt|Vugraphzfe: A somewhat normal auction.|pg||
mb|p|mb|4S|nt|tarekr:  still a 2imp loss for Westheimer|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  4@s and 3@h for NS|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Director: "you have 38 minutes for 7 boards."|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Lost the play with the directors in the room.|pg||
nt|peachy: dont worry, we all appreciate your tableside observations!|pg||
mb|p|pc|h2|nt|chick: as someone pointed out, in the other room, W overcalled a spade on bd 25, makes the decision at trick 1 very easy|pg||
pc|h4|pc|hQ|pc|hA|pg||
pc|s8|nt|tarekr:  what a lead!|pg||
pc|s3|pc|s2|pc|sA|pg||
nt|santyclz: The play won't take as long as the bidding.|pg||
pc|c6|nt|tarekr:  that's better|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c2|nt|chick: 4@D probably some kind of pseudo-splinter|pg||
nt|chick: perhaps showing certain aces, we don't have their system card here|pg||
pc|cT|pg||
pc|s7|pc|sJ|pc|sK|pc|s6|pg||
nt|gregpog: ide do szafy - gdzie jest film??|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|d5|nt|gregpog: wyslij mi na maila|pg||
pc|d2|pc|d6|pg||
mc|11|nt|gregpog: sorry - priv :)|pg||
pg||
qx|c10|st||md|4SQJ3HJ9872D6CK852,SK9542H4DQJT984CT,SA6HKQT53DK5C9643,ST87HA6DA732CAQJ7|sv|b|mb|1N|mb|p|mb|2H|nt|rv: I play 2@s by Cronier's hand here as natural|pg||
mb|d|mb|2S|nt|rv: double would be t/o and 1n would be sandwitch showing other 2 suits (@c+@h) from North hand|pg||
mb|p|nt|kareno: Accepting the transfer, showing three spades.|pg||
mb|4S|nt|tarekr:  When they bid 2 suits and we bid one of them it is natural unless other partnership agreement|pg||
mb|p|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||
pc|h7|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|h4|pc|hQ|pc|hA|pg||
pc|s7|pc|s3|nt|tarekr:  also lho because they bid short m's often|pg||
pc|s2|pc|sA|pg||
nt|ritong: also, béné and sylvie oplay "sandwich" 1NT as natural, i guess like a vast majority nowadays|pg||
pc|d5|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||
pc|dA|pc|d6|pc|d4|pg||
pc|sT|pc|sJ|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|s4|pc|s6|pg||
pc|c2|pc|cT|pc|c3|pc|c7|pg||
pc|sK|nt|kareno: Club king is a value.  If you're afraid, stay home :)|pg||
pc|h5|nt|rv: surprised Mildred didn't review it, presume sportswoman spirit right?|pg||
mc|10|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||
pg||
qx|o11|st||md|1SK642HK85DKT865CA,SAQJT983H3DQ92CKT,S7HQ9762DA74CQ952,S5HAJT4DJ3CJ87643|sv|o|nt|santyclz: Couldn't find their cc, USWBC system summary:  http://usbf.org/index2.php?option=com_teamforms&task=display&pop=1&page=0&fid=799&pid=94|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Misclicked.|pg||
mb|1D|mb|1S|nt|Vugraphzfe: Quinn: "I didn't fly al the way to Toronto to 'pass'".|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: *all*|pg||
mb|d|mb|1N|an|clubs|nt|santyclz: Willard Cronier cc:  http://www.jcbl.or.jp/nec2006/cronier-willard+notes.pdf|pg||
mb|p|mb|4S|nt|chick: good hand bad suit?|pg||
nt|frankaus: if they could show the @S splinter feature then Breed may be tempted|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Breed deep in thought....|pg||
nt|frankaus: some use their Jacoby  - responses after 2M - 2NT|pg||
nt|chick: From North's point of view, she only needs the @HA and a side K to be in slam|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: It's not every auction where you can rebid your @ds at the 1 level.|pg||
nt|puncher99: good hand for xx neg bid of 2h|pg||
nt|fabsayc: danger lurking|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: I do my best to give an idea of what is happening in the room.|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|sybarra: LOL |pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: ...as a second suit...|pg||
nt|fabsayc: my thought too, they have had trouble in past with 2@D waiting|pg||
nt|fabsayc: pass should be automatic|pg||
mb|p|pc|h2|nt|frankaus: here we go  nicely done|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: val passed with a good deal of reluctance.|pg||
pc|hA|nt|sybarra: I am afraid I would open the hand 1 @D |pg||
nt|sybarra: it's not a reverse for me |pg||
pc|h5|nt|chick: lots of ideas from kibs ... 4@S kickback?  4@D last train?  my guess is 4@D shows both minor suit aces|pg||
nt|sybarra: meaning 1 @C then bidding 1 @D or 2 1d |pg||
nt|tarekr:  me too! however she apparently was prepared to rebid 1NT|pg||
nt|sybarra: 2 @D |pg||
nt|puncher99: i dont see making 6 from either side|pg||
pc|h3|pg||
pc|s5|nt|frankaus: almost :(|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Bailed out at the last moment.|pg||
pc|s4|nt|Vugraphzfe: Explanations on both sides of the screen.|pg||
pc|s8|pc|s7|pg||
pc|sA|pc|h6|pc|c3|pc|s2|pg||
pc|s9|pc|c5|pc|c4|pc|sK|pg||
pc|cA|pc|cT|pc|c2|pc|c6|pg||
pc|hK|pc|s3|pc|h7|nt|tarekr:  Raising to 2@s was certainly an option for Sylvie here|pg||
pc|h4|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|d4|pc|c7|pc|s6|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c9|nt|chick: at least the other table didn't bid it either, lost opportunity but not lost imps|pg||
pc|c8|nt|fabsayc: can make 5 on squeeze and throw in|pg||
pc|d5|pg||
pc|d2|pc|d7|pc|dJ|pc|dK|pg||
pc|h8|pc|sT|pc|h9|pc|hT|pg||
pc|d9|pc|dA|pc|d3|pc|d6|pg||
mc|9|pg||
qx|c11|st||md|1SK642HK85DKT865CA,SAQJT983H3DQ92CKT,S7HQ9762DA74CQ952,S5HAJT4DJ3CJ87643|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|1D|mb|1S|mb|d|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|2D|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|3S|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||
mb|p|pc|dA|pc|d3|pc|d8|pc|d2|pg||
nt|psyck: with very poor @s's, my preference would be for 2@d or 2@h|pg||
pc|d7|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|dJ|nt|rv: on likely @s lead or shift, 10 tricks here|pg||
pc|dK|pc|d9|pg||
nt|chick: I think 2@D is safest ... if partner can't stand it, then he has somewhere else to go|pg||
pc|cA|pc|cT|pc|c5|pc|c3|pg||
nt|psyck: yes 2@d most normal, 2@h could lead pd to expect 4 with you|pg||
pc|d5|pc|dQ|pc|d4|nt|kareno: Exactly and that suit bears rebidding.|pg||
pc|c4|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s7|pc|s5|pc|s2|pg||
pc|sQ|mc|9|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||
pg||
qx|o12|st||md|2SATHQ9743DK4CAJ84,SK4H65DQ75CKQT952,SQ9632HKJDJ982C76,SJ875HAT82DAT63C3|sv|n|nt|chick: Now EW have the chance to stay out of an unmakeable game|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|1D|an|usually 5 or 4-5 in minors or 4-4-41|mb|1H|mb|2C|nt|tarekr:  risk of getting too hi here but she should have the tools to stop at 5@c|pg||
nt|sybarra: the 4 @S bid in the other roo was what?  a "zia" cue bid?|pg||
nt|tarekr:  they instead of she sry|pg||
nt|tarekr:  must be|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|sybarra: suggested is was response to 4 @C key card |pg||
nt|sybarra: going at it another way here |pg||
mb|p|nt|frankaus: needs a @S lead to set 5@D|pg||
pc|hK|pc|hA|pc|h3|pc|h5|pg||
pc|c3|nt|santyclz: However they are  pinpointing the lead.|pg||
nt|frankaus: the bidding is likely to get a @S lead now|pg||
nt|tarekr:  another big swing for Hampton|pg||
pc|c4|pc|c9|pc|c6|pg||
pc|cK|nt|chick: @H lead at the other table allowed declarer to pitch a @S|pg||
pc|c7|nt|santyclz: Too much science.|pg||
pc|s5|pc|cA|pg||
pc|dK|nt|Vugraphzfe: OK.  I had to leave the table for a moment so I don't know what has happened.|pg||
pc|d5|pc|d2|pc|dA|pg||
pc|s7|pc|sA|pc|s4|pc|s2|pg||
nt|chick: so this will be another swing for Westheimer team|pg||
pc|d4|pc|dQ|pc|d8|pc|d3|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s3|pc|s8|nt|frankaus: as is often the case 3NT is the spot  - |pg||
nt|chick: 3N down on spades too|pg||
nt|tarekr:  I am going to add bidding natural 3 cd suits to my repertoire:)|pg||
nt|othered1: 1 imp closer than the Wagar final at the moment.|pg||
nt|sybarra: hi Ed :) |pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Cards are coming so fast I lost the play.|pg||
nt|tarekr:  hi Ed|pg||
pc|sT|pg||
mc|8|pg||
qx|c12|st||md|2SATHQ9743DK4CAJ84,SK4H65DQ75CKQT952,SQ9632HKJDJ982C76,SJ875HAT82DAT63C3|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||
mb|1C|mb|p|mb|1D|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||
mb|p|mb|2C|nt|psyck: yes, they tend to do that when you least expect it, nasty people|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|ritong: semi forcing|pg||
nt|ritong: 2@s is XL, 2@d is XXL|pg||
nt|chick: :)|pg||
mb|p|pc|s3|nt|ritong: 2@c*|pg||
nt|tarekr:  fg to 2Nt or 3 of a major Henri?|pg||
pc|s5|nt|ritong: i think responder can pass 2@c 2@d 2M|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s4|pg||
pc|sT|nt|tarekr:  OK|pg||
pc|sK|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|s6|pc|s7|pg||
nt|chick: not sure I approve of setting up the @SJ|pg||
pc|cK|nt|ritong: so his convention must have seen the light in 1940 or so|pg||
pc|c6|pc|c3|pc|cA|pg||
nt|chick: W was certain to have one of the royal honors|pg||
pc|h4|pc|h5|pc|hJ|pc|hA|pg||
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|h3|pc|c2|pc|s2|pg||
nt|chick: needed to switch to a red suit and diamonds was clearly out|pg||
pc|h6|pc|hK|pc|h2|pc|h7|pg||
pc|d9|nt|chick: the @SQ might have put a lot more pressure on declarer ... forcing a ruff|pg||
nt|kareno: Are we still waiting for Versace?|pg||
pc|d3|nt|rv: likely 1 down now|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: could still ruff a diamond and throw E in with a spade|pg||
pc|dK|pc|d5|pg||
nt|psyck: no, we are waiting for more exciting hands|pg||
nt|kareno: All in due course :)|pg||
nt|kareno: Heart now can promote an extra trump trick for south.|pg||
nt|psyck: ruff @h with 9, @d to A , pitch @dQ on @h etc|pg||
nt|kareno: I said 'can' not 'will' - west needs to be careful.  But a low heart is troublesome to him.|pg||
pc|hQ|nt|psyck: trump Q before @da before |pg||
pc|c9|pc|s9|pc|h8|pg||
pc|d7|pc|d2|nt|rv: well done by Joe and Willard:)|pg||
pc|dA|mc|8|pg||
qx|o13|st||md|3SAKJT9H973D752C97,S6543HJDT643CQ654,SHAKQTDQJ98CAKJ82,SQ872H86542DAKCT3|sv|b|nt|santyclz: With the @ss so nicely blocked, anyway.|pg||
nt|chick: oops, you are right|pg||
nt|frankaus: can @S be untangled ?|pg||
nt|santyclz: No.|pg||
mb|1C|mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfe: Open room having trouble with their slam bidding. :)|pg||
nt|tarekr:  time for a Zia splinter :)|pg||
mb|1S|mb|p|nt|sybarra: wonder wha t the 2 @H was in the other room |pg||
nt|tarekr:  Michaels: 5-6 or 6-6|pg||
mb|2D|mb|p|mb|2S|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  good pass from Shawn|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: She thought about it for a minute.|pg||
nt|sybarra: 2 @H was invite + with support was the alert|pg||
mb|3N|mb|p|nt|frankaus: i have a "fable" about 5 minor contracts -|pg||
nt|chick: remove your children from the room for a moment :)|pg||
nt|santyclz: Does it involve gingerbread houses?|pg||
nt|tarekr:  a chance to get 12 back here for Westheimer|pg||
nt|fabsayc: 2@D shows hearts but not forcing beyond 2@H|pg||
nt|puncher99: can actually make it|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|pc|h6|pc|h3|nt|puncher99: not a spot i would want to be in tho|pg||
pc|hJ|pc|hK|pg||
pc|cA|nt|frankaus: 5m like kissing your own sistes - even when its right its hard to get excited about it|pg||
nt|frankaus: sister|pg||
pc|c3|pc|c7|pc|c6|pg||
pc|cK|pc|cT|pc|c9|pc|c4|pg||
nt|santyclz: I could easily get excited kissing your sister.|pg||
pc|hA|pc|h2|pc|h7|pc|s3|pg||
nt|chick: not me|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|s2|pc|s9|pc|cQ|pg||
pc|d3|pc|d9|pc|dK|pc|d2|pg||
pc|h4|pc|h9|pc|s4|pc|hQ|pg||
pc|c8|pc|sQ|pc|sT|pc|c5|pg||
pc|c2|pc|s8|pc|sJ|pc|s5|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|dA|pc|d5|pc|d4|pg||
pc|h5|nt|chick: well done by Cronier, Quinn was stuck|pg||
pc|sK|mc|9|pg||
qx|c13|st||md|3SAKJT9H973D752C97,S6543HJDT643CQ654,SHAKQTDQJ98CAKJ82,SQ872H86542DAKCT3|sv|b|nt|rv: so far, excellent set by French ladies here except for 4n blip|pg||
mb|1C|mb|p|mb|1H|mb|p|mb|2C|nt|kareno: Transfer perhaps.  |pg||
mb|p|mb|2S|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||
mb|2N|mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfc: passing French mints around the table|pg||
mb|3N|mb|p|nt|ritong: :)|pg||
mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfc: the atmosphere here has been very pleasant in this set|pg||
mb|p|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||
pc|h5|nt|kareno: Good practical bid by Mike Passell.|pg||
pc|h3|pc|hJ|pc|hK|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c3|pc|c7|pc|c4|pg||
pc|cK|pc|cT|pc|c9|pc|c5|pg||
pc|cJ|nt|chick: I don't like the 2N bid myself ... void in partner's suit leads to exactly this kind of problem, no entry to use them|pg||
nt|kareno: Looking for doubleton T or Q or 3/3 clubs.|pg||
pc|h4|pc|s9|pc|cQ|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: director here encouraging faster play|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Ah les gourmandises francaises! Joe|pg||
pc|d4|pc|dQ|pc|dK|pc|d2|pg||
nt|chick: fortunately, he has enough tricks in his own hand this time|pg||
nt|kareno: He can make this out of his hand.|pg||
pc|dA|pc|d5|pc|d3|pc|d8|pg||
pc|h2|pc|h7|pc|s3|pc|hT|pg||
pc|c8|pc|s2|pc|sT|pc|c6|pg||
nt|chick: since the hearts were so friendly|pg||
pc|c2|pc|h6|mc|10|pg||
qx|o14|st||md|4ST4HA75DAK754CAK4,SKQJ876HK83DQ9C73,SAHQ4DT8632CQT852,S9532HJT962DJCJ96|sv|o|nt|santyclz: Tied the Board A Match for this session.|pg||
nt|frankaus: many "coaches" warn about bidding to 5 level so why wenture there is my point|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: EW had a bit of a discrepancy in the meaning of the 3@s bid.|pg||
nt|santyclz: Oops, no, I was giving the imp the wrong way.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Mixed raise vs. weak|pg||
nt|tarekr:  sry 13|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Mildred claime immediately.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: claimed|pg||
nt|tarekr:  forgot the overtrick:)|pg||
nt|sybarra: and we start over so to say |pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: I'll bet there will be some discussion on those two boards.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: They are playing so fast now it is hard to keep up. :(|pg||
nt|ritong: chess players call that zeitnot|pg||
mb|p|mb|1D|mb|1S|mb|2D|mb|3S|mb|d|an|good hand|mb|p|mb|5D|mb|p|nt|fabsayc: maybe german chess players do|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|tarekr:  Humm! surprised by 3@c bid|pg||
pc|sK|pc|sA|pc|s2|pc|s4|pg||
nt|sybarra: and you would bid?|pg||
pc|d2|pc|dJ|pc|dA|mc|13|pg||
qx|c14|st||md|4ST4HA75DAK754CAK4,SKQJ876HK83DQ9C73,SAHQ4DT8632CQT852,S9532HJT962DJCJ96|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|1C|nt|chick: 13 clubs or diamonds|pg||
mb|2S|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|d|mb|4S|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|5C|mb|p|nt|ritong: you get the drift|pg||
nt|chick: first they have to get past the 5 level :)|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|pc|sK|nt|rv: Henri likes dramatic effect as you would expect an artisitic frenchman:)|pg||
nt|chick: moot now :(|pg||
pc|sA|nt|ritong: why thank you:)|pg||
nt|tarekr:  We must not forget Deas-Palmer|pg||
pc|s5|pc|s4|pg||
pc|c2|pc|c6|pc|cA|pc|c3|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c7|pc|c5|pc|c9|pg||
nt|rv: this is tricky hand to play, crucial @d9 might bail out declarer here|pg||
pc|c4|nt|ritong: and some other american associations, yes  plus d ovidio and her part|pg||
pc|s6|pc|cQ|nt|rv: best defense was @s back here|pg||
pc|cJ|pg||
pc|d2|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|dJ|pc|dA|pc|d9|pg||
pc|dK|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|dQ|pc|d3|pc|h2|pg||
mc|12|pg||
qx|o15|st||md|1SK65HAJT8DAKTCT95,S9H965DQJ9874CJ43,SJ43HK32D652CQ876,SAQT872HQ74D3CAK2|sv|n|nt|tarekr:  I lost something on that one sry!|pg||
mb|1N|mb|p|mb|p|mb|2D|an|one major|mb|p|mb|p|nt|santyclz: The got a bit overboard in the open room.|pg||
mb|p|pc|dA|nt|santyclz: I would pass with the w hand.|pg||
pc|d4|pc|d2|nt|peachy: Making a wild guess that 3H forcing|pg||
nt|ritong: :)|pg||
pc|d3|pg||
pc|cT|nt|santyclz: Good rule for misfits:  Pass before the doubling starts.|pg||
nt|chick: :)|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Willard taking her time....|pg||
nt|tarekr:  critical move at this point|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Usually she is a fairly quick player.|pg||
nt|tarekr:  good thing they are not playin upside down on this hand|pg||
pc|cJ|pc|cQ|pc|cA|pg||
nt|frankaus: 4 imps to Hampton i expect|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s5|pc|s9|pc|s3|pg||
pc|s2|nt|ritong: talking about wild guesses, mildred breed's bid other room was something|pg||
nt|fabsayc: another contract that should be doubled|pg||
nt|ritong: but she could expect better @ss|pg||
nt|tarekr:  well shae expected P tohave A@s of course|pg||
pc|s6|pc|d7|pc|s4|pg||
nt|santyclz: This isn't going to be a bed of roses with the 5-1 @S break.|pg||
nt|chick: probably won't be down 4 though|pg||
nt|santyclz: 2, maybe even 1...|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|d5|pc|s7|pc|dK|pg||
nt|chick: down 1 = 4 imps|pg||
nt|frankaus: next is the last in this set?|pg||
nt|santyclz: Yes.|pg||
nt|fabsayc: then why not blackwood|pg||
nt|tarekr:  looking at KQJ??|pg||
pc|dT|pc|dJ|nt|Vugraphzfe: Lost the play.  The contract was doomed.|pg||
pc|d6|pc|s8|pg||
nt|frankaus: tu all 4 your company - many interesting hands|pg||
pc|d8|pc|h3|pc|c2|nt|santyclz: This is the penultimate board (I think it says in our contract we have to use the word "penultimate".)|pg||
pc|h8|pg||
pc|h5|pc|hK|pc|h4|pc|hT|pg||
pc|c8|nt|chick: in memory of mariner1 :)|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c9|nt|frankaus: brb|pg||
pc|c3|pg||
pc|h7|pc|hJ|mc|7|pg||
qx|c15|st||md|1SK65HAJT8DAKTCT95,S9H965DQJ9874CJ43,SJ43HK32D652CQ876,SAQT872HQ74D3CAK2|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|1N|nt|tarekr:  2 more folks! We witnessed a certainly enjoyable contest!|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|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|d|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||
mb|2C|mb|p|nt|ritong: mrs breed might get disappointed|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfc: Quinn says "it's a first time auction for me, too"|pg||
mb|2S|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||
mb|p|mb|p|mb|p|pc|dA|pc|d4|pc|d2|pc|d3|pg||
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||
pc|c5|pc|cJ|pc|cQ|pc|cA|pg||
pc|sA|pc|s5|nt|ritong: there will be a silence after that one|pg||
pc|s9|pc|s3|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|sK|pc|d7|pc|s4|pg||
nt|tarekr:  One must laugh rather than cry when the 2@s card hit|pg||
pc|dK|pc|d8|pc|d5|pc|s2|pg||
pc|sT|pc|s6|pc|c3|pc|sJ|pg||
pc|c6|nt|Vugraphzfc: Quinn apologizes for her undisciplined 2@S;  |pg||
pc|cK|pc|c9|pc|c4|pg||
pc|c2|pc|cT|pc|h5|pc|c7|pg||
pc|hA|mc|7|pg||
qx|o16|st||md|2S2HKT75DT753CKJ72,S98763HJ3DQJ4CQT8,SKQJHA6DK986CA943,SAT54HQ9842DA2C65|sv|e|nt|Vugraphzfe: Last hand of the set.  Really enjoyable bringing this to you.  The atmosphere in|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: the room has been very cordial and relaxed.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Last of the set.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Last board of the match.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: A very wild set.|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Well it never entered her mind that P would bid 2 with 6 to the T|pg||
mb|p|nt|sybarra: thx to Ross |pg||
nt|tarekr:  there surely has been a lot of fireworks on this set!|pg||
nt|sybarra: and thx Tarek, for joining me |pg||
mb|1N|mb|p|nt|Vugraphzfe: You are welcome Shirley.|pg||
nt|tarekr:  U r so welcome Shirley! I'll be back for set 4|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Thanks to the specs.|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|sybarra: how soon back? |pg||
nt|sybarra: 15 min or so?|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Thank to all in the audience!|pg||
nt|tarekr:  Ur comments were very much appreciated.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: very soon.  Enough time to compare, and a small break.  15 minutes or so.|pg||
pc|h4|pc|h5|nt|chick: oops, I confuse easily, the 4 imps went to Hampton|pg||
pc|hJ|pc|hA|pg||
pc|h6|nt|chick: Many thanks to our excellent vugraph operator Ross :)|pg||
nt|ritong: punchy double|pg||
nt|fabsayc: last board now, congratulations to hampton team who played well especially in final set, and thanks to our operator Ross for keeping us aware of all developments|pg||
nt|puncher99: ok hope u enjoyed the match folks and fellow commentators and operator|pg||
pc|h8|pc|hT|pc|h3|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Thanks all for your comments and compliments. It has been a fun session.|pg||
nt|tarekr:  May be they did not let Shawn bid|pg||
nt|peachy: Thanks all, especially specs for their participation|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Thanks all.  This has been a very interesting session. :)|pg||
nt|tarekr:  thank you Ross and all friends and specs|pg||
pc|s2|nt|frankaus: b|pg||
nt|sybarra: well that is some bid! |pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Director call.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Breed may feel there was some UI in the auction.|pg||
nt|tarekr:  5@s showed 2 w/Q and 4@c showed 5@c with 2/3 top honors|pg||
nt|sybarra: and the unauthorized was what?|pg||
nt|tarekr:  2/3 top honors or better|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: They are discussing....|pg||
nt|tarekr:  This is part of Jacoby 2NT structure|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Not too sure what the issue is...|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: EW think the auction is over.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Breed claims it isn't and that she was just rearranging her pass cards on the tray.|pg||
pc|s8|nt|Vugraphzfe: Too busy typing -- I missed who took that trick.|pg||
nt|sybarra: someone should smack this |pg||
nt|tarekr:  only 12 tricks in 7NT|pg||
pc|sJ|pc|sA|pg||
pc|h9|pc|hK|pc|d4|pc|d6|pg||
pc|cK|pc|c8|pc|c3|nt|ritong: von arnim feeling better now|pg||
nt|ritong: and soon much better|pg||
pc|c5|pg||
pc|c2|pc|cT|nt|frankaus: bye  4 now|pg||
nt|santyclz: Thanks all, bye for now.|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Quick hand.  3rd quarter starts at 8:00|pg||
pc|cA|pc|c6|pg||
pc|sK|pc|s4|pc|d3|nt|ritong: claiming +790|pg||
nt|ritong: merci a tous|pg||
nt|puncher99: thx all|pg||
nt|Vugraphzfe: Bye all. and thanks.|pg||
pc|s3|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|sT|pc|h7|pc|s6|pg||
pc|c9|pc|d2|pc|c7|nt|sybarra: was there a rush for the ace?|pg||
nt|tarekr:  i don't think so|pg||
pc|cQ|pg||
pc|dQ|pc|dK|pc|dA|pc|d5|pg||
pc|hQ|pc|cJ|pc|s7|pc|c4|pg||
mc|7|pg||
qx|c16|st||md|2S2HKT75DT753CKJ72,S98763HJ3DQJ4CQT8,SKQJHA6DK986CA943,SAT54HQ9842DA2C65|sv|e|nt|tarekr:  Good girl!|pg||
nt|rv: incidentally on @SA and back for ruff and @d shift beats 4@h|pg||
mb|p|mb|1N|mb|p|nt|psyck: Last deal, thanks all, see you in about 20 mins foe next set.|pg||
mb|p|mb|p|nt|rv: that could be only consolation for Westheimer though it might be too little too late for second seeds here|pg||
pc|h2|pc|h5|pc|hJ|nt|rv: can't see a way back for Westheimer|pg||
pc|hA|pg||
pc|c4|nt|Vugraphzfc: Mildred congratulates the French ladies and says they played well.  |pg||
pc|c5|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||
pc|cJ|pc|cQ|pg||
pc|s9|nt|tarekr:  I think they are going to sing the Marseillaise in the french bridge lands.|pg||
pc|sQ|pc|sA|pc|s2|pg||
pc|s4|nt|rv: yes, French pair played at a very high level|pg||
pc|d3|nt|chick: assuming the same contract at the other table, we end the first quarter today essentially tied|pg||
pc|s6|pc|sK|pg||
pc|h6|pc|h8|pc|hT|pc|h3|pg||
pc|dT|nt|chick: Two very strong teams, fun to watch|pg||
pc|dQ|nt|rv: big thanks to excellent Vugraph operator Joe and my wonderful co-commentators Henri and Tarek|pg||
pc|dK|pc|dA|pg||
pc|sT|pc|c2|mc|8|nt|chick: See you back in a few minutes for the 2nd quarter|pg||
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