Deal 16 |
♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ |
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♠ A K 10 8 ♥ 9 8 5 3 ♦ Q 10 9 6 ♣ 8 |
Deal 16 |
♠ 7 5 ♥ A K 10 7 6 4 ♦ K J ♣ Q J 10 6 |
You could bid 1♠. Many would do so, thinking "I have to show partner my ♠ suit." In fact, you don't have to show partner your ♠ suit. You already know of a partnership 9-card fit in ♥s, so there is no reason to search for a possible 8-card fit in ♠s. With 11 points and 4 trumps you bid 3♥, a limit raise. Partner raises to game. Deal 17 |
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♠ A K 10 8 ♥ 9 8 5 3 ♦ Q 10 9 6 ♣ 8 |