Deal 4 |
♠ A K J 8 6 5 ♥ 4 3 ♦ 7 5 ♣ K 6 3 |
North has a minimum 1♠ opening bid. After East's 2♦ overcall both North and South know that the 2/1 Game Force in no longer on. South can therefore bid 2♥, showing at least 11 points. This bid is forcing on North for 1 round, but not forcing to game. North next rebids his ♠s, promising a 6-card suit, but also indicating a minimum strength hand! Since the Game Force is not on, North would have to make a jump bid to show extra strength. South has nothing further to say so the partnership arrives in a safe contract. Deal 5 |
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♠ Q ♥ A 9 8 6 5 ♦ 9 6 2 ♣ A 7 4 2 |