The return to pre-Covid normality has been slow and a bit dispiriting. Attendance at the popular English tournaments has been worryingly low with some events being cancelled (or moved online) because so few pairs had entered. Going anywhere abroad has been tinged with terror because what if you tested positive and had to isolate for… ever!
Well, enough snowflakery. I want to play live and find out if my table presence is still the best part of my game. It’s off to the most luxurious bridge festival of them all – Biarritz! Sun, sand, sea, one long session of bridge starting at 4 p.m., followed by a delicious dinner. Perfect! And jam-packed.
Today’s hand was played by the late, great French world champion, Catherine d’Ovidio, whose table presence was world class.
West decided against leading his singleton: it was Declarer’s second suit which could pick up partner’s holdings.
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