Kansas 2017: Thinking bridge III By Eddie Kantar
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• 12 March, 2017
East should make the following opening lead inferences: When dummy hits and the A-K of any side suit is not visible, assume …
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• 12 March, 2017East should make the following opening lead inferences: When dummy hits and the A-K of any side suit is not visible, assume …
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• 10 March, 2017Bidding commentary: As South, you can revalue your hand facing a takeout double. An unbid five-card major is worth…
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• 4 December, 2016With only your side vulnerable, West opens 3S, partner passes and East ups the ante to 4S. You have no qualms…
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• 3 December, 2016With both sides vulnerable, you open 1NT in first seat. West overcalls 3S and partner bids 3NT. You and partner are playing…
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• 2 December, 2016Partner opens 1D and rebids 1NT after your 1S response. Not expecting to be facing a singleton spade, you …
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• 1 December, 2016East opens 1S, vulnerable, in third seat. You try 2H. West passes, partner raises to 3H and East
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• 30 November, 2016You open your aceless wonder with 1C and partner responds a quiet 1D. You bid an even quieter 1NT….
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• 29 November, 2016You open 2S, weak, in first seat. West passes, partner bids 4S, everyone passes and West leads the …
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• 28 November, 2016Your partner opens 1H, East passes and you respond 1NT. Your partner knows how much you like to be declarer, so he gives up on his heart suit and raises you to 3NT. West leads the Club Q. Plan the play.
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• 27 November, 2016You open 1S, partner bids 4H, known as a “splinter” bid, showing a singleton heart, four or more spades, plus opening bid values. You have too good a hand to fool around.