Marjorie plays the regional final of the Inter-Club teams competition
This Sunday, Marjorie plays the regional final of the Inter-Club teams competition. We talk about a deal in which my partner, sitting North, brutally bid 3NT opposite my 1♣ opening.
The girls play inverted minors, where they can cheaply bid 2♣ over 1♣ with good hands and I teach them that the raise must be made with four cards or more, to facilitate the task of opener when he has a fairly strong unbalanced hand. This direct raise allows opener to bid a shortness at a low level and to be well placed to be declarer in a possible slam.
My partner and I missed this very good slam when Marjorie and Alice started the auction very well but unfortunately, pushed a little too hard and ended up very high!
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♣ | |||
| Pass | 2♣ | Pass | 3♦ |
| Pass | 3NT | Pass | 4♣ |
| Pass | 4♦ | Pass | 4NT |
| Pass | 5♦ | Pass | 5♥ |
| Pass | 7♣ |
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