Bridge is a love affair which never dims. Even after all these years, it still excites and energises me – and I’m almost embarrassed to admit how often I dream about it. Last week, for instance, I was watching the North American Bridge Championships from my laptop at home, when I saw a deal that fascinated me. I kept mulling it over and, that night, I dreamt I was desperate to find someone to tell. I was rushing from one person to another, but no one – not friends, nor family – showed the slightest interest.
So what a relief to be able to share it here, with fellow fanatics (see diagram).
3♠ showed the minors, 4NT was keycard, 5♥ asked for the trump Q, and 5NT offered a choice of slams. 6NT would have been better, but 6♣ makes so long as you cater for a 4-1 split. South led the ♠9 to dummy’s ♠A.
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