I have played the Easter Guardian in one event or another for the past 20 years. It is the perfect Easter tournament and everybody has fun, particularly in the mixed pairs. I wasn’t interested in finding a slightly more exotic alternative; the Royal National Hotel in Russell Square was where I most wanted to be. This year was different. I went on a mini-break to Italy (no card playing of any sort) but I kept a sharp eye on the EBU’s results page, and felt a pang of envy. After all how can sun, sea and food compete?
The Swiss Teams was won by team ‘SUSHI’ (Shashou – Sandqvist, Bucknell – Kennedy).
Charlie Bucknell played this hand brilliantly to bring in a nice swing for his team: A lot of bidding by everyone, but what’s new?
Charlie received a Heart lead and gratefully tried the Queen, but East covering was a disappointment. He tried Ace and another Spade.
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