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BRIDGE

BY DAVE WILLIS

South ducked the jack of diamonds but won the continuation of the king as West threw a heart. The run of the clubs saw East discard three diamonds but West two spades and a heart. A spade to the king was taken by the ace as West returned the eight of spades. South put up the queen on which East pitched a heart, cashed the king of hearts and then exited with a spade. West scored the jack but was compelled to return a heart into the ace-jack resulting in ten tricks. North's takeout double was flawed by the absence of heart support but this action was superior to a four-level club overcall with a semi-balanced hand. The minor suit game declared by North will be defeated when East begins with a spade to score a ruff. South had been handcuffed by the pre-empt and had to pass three diamonds in spite of owning an opening bid. He then chose to advance to the nine-trick game when partner offered a takeout double. If he had passed the double, North would need to score a heart ruff for the defense to earn a threetrick set (+800) and, undoubtedly, a matchpoint top. Author: Dave Willis - visit his website at www.insidebridge.ca Questions can be sent with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The New Canadian Bridge c/o Torstar Syndication Services, One Yonge St., Toronto, M5E 1E6

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