The Lederer
BEST BID HAND
Tomas Charlsen & Erik Saelensminde, Norway
Hand 22 East West Vul. Dealer East
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Bidding |
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ª J 6 4 2 © K 6 2 ¨ 10 6 5 4 § 10 4 |
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2§ p |
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2ª p |
E 1© 3¨ 4§ |
S 1 ª 3 ª p |
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ª 9 8 3 © 4 ¨ J 9 § A Q J 9 8 7 5 |
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ª 7 © A Q 9 8 5 ¨ A K 8 2 § K 3 2 |
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4 ª 5 ¨ |
P p |
4NT 6 § |
P All Pass |
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ª A K Q 10 5 © J 10 7 3 ¨ Q 7 3 § 6 |
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When his partner bid 4§ , Charlsen's hand improved significantly, partner now being marked with spade shortage. With nothing to cue bid and red-suit bids being unattractive, he improvised a Four Spade bid. This led easily to Six Clubs, and there were no problems in the play.
The club slam was bid at a couple of other tables but this was considered to be definitely the most convincing auction.