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A Gem from Gabriel Chagas   

 

                                                   by Fernando Lema

 

 Many thanks for the English Translation to Mr. Mike Jackson

 

The hand below was played by the Brazilian Grand Master Gabriel Chagas against Pakistan in the 3rd round of the Round Robin in the World Mind Sport Games in Beijing 2008.

  

  A
J 3
A 8
A K Q J 9 6 5 2
K 10 9 2
10 9 5
Q 10 6
10 4 3		 Q J 7 6 5 3
K 6 4 2
K
8 7
  8 4
A Q 8 7
J 9 7 5 4 3 2
 

 
NS Vulnerable  Dealer North

 

West Chagas East Villas Boas
--- 2 Double* 2
3 4 Pass 4
Pass 4 Pass 5
Pass 5NT** Pass 6***
Pass 7 Pass 7
Pass 7NT Pass Pass
Pass --- --- ---

 

* Majors

**Asking for Key Cards

*** One Key Card

 

Lead: 5

 

 

 When East led the 5 Gabriel won in hand with the A and ran seven of his eight clubs to arrive at the following position:

 

 

 

 

   
J 3
A 8
2

10 9 5
Q 10
Q
K 6 4
K
  8
A Q 8
J
 

 

On the play of the last club West was finished - a diamond discard would allow declarer to cash the  A and 8 before finessing in hearts, while a heart discard would allow declarer to run the J , and if East covers, to establish the 8 on table.... great play Gabriel!!!!