Another easy grand
East showed the shape and 8 SPs (A=3,K=2,Q=1) then one (1 to 3 SPs) in each suit. DJ was good to know (6C = no) but West would go anyway.…
Missed natural slam
Missed this good slam. Over 3♠, we simply bid 4♣ - 5♣. Both could have done more. Best is for East to make a "self-splinter" of 4♠, showing extras with…
191 – Easy Grand
3C could be that or 2-2-2-7.South figured that it didn't matter. 3H asked for SPs, saving a step.4S = 10 "Base +4 = a raise"5C = 0/2 clubs.6C = S…
Stumble at the final hurdle
Well, that's what should have happened.At the table, West simply bid 7NT over 5♣ for -50 on the ♠J lead. After South followed to three spades and two diamonds, there…
Wide-range
Limited major openings allow responder to raise to game on a wide range of hands, forcing the opponents to guess whether to get involved. In Precision, responder can raise a…