Misbid this Hand with Me – June 2026
Based on his bestselling trilogy of books, Misplay These Hands with Me, Misdefend These Hands with Me and Misbid These Hands with Me, Mark Horton shows you how to avoid misplaying, misdefending and misbidding hands.
Communication Cord
During a fiercely contested match, I pick up this promising hand:
Dealer East. N/S Vul.
♠ KQJ10965
♥ 98
♦ A62
♣ A
When East opens 1NT (14-16), I decide to double, expecting to collect at least 500. When West redoubles East alerts and after my partner’s Pass bids 2♣. Upon enquiry it transpires this was forced. I am content to Pass, knowing that my partner will do something. When West passes (promising at least five Clubs), my partner doubles for penalties and East passes.
I daresay we can defeat 2 Clubs but it might not compensate for a vulnerable game and my jump to 4♠ concludes this auction:
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