Spingold 2014: Only for Experts

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In the Round of 16 of the Spingold 2014, the Nickell team played against the Hamman team. Here is Board 24 form the second segment.

Spingold 2014 Hammann-Nickell S2 Tab 24 Board 24

Lee opened his hand with a 1 bid, Nickell overcalled 2, Glubok passed and Katz showed values with a diamond cue-bid.

Lee chose to show his nice-strong hand with a 3NT call, which blew N/S out of their spade game, Nickell only showed his club extra length. The bidding died in the 4 contract.

Declarer after the 9 lead, only lost a diamond, a club and a heart scoring +130.Spingold 2014 Hammann-Nickell S2 Tab 24 a

At the other table Rodwell found an opening bid that helped his team to win 6 IMPs.

Rodwell chose the preemptive 2NT opening bid which ended the bidding. A club lead from Weinstein helped declarer to make 8 tricks for + 120.

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