Janet de Botton

Bridge | 26 February 2022

issue 26 February 2022

My friend Nick Sandqvist says that coaching the England juniors is a joy; so great when someone enthusiastic and creative is found to train the next generation. Shame the same can’t be said about the choice of Convention Card monitor, a gentleman who seems to think that a meticulously filled out CC is the most important thing for the survival of bridge.

Today’s hand is from the recent OCBL Swiss on BBO. Two Junior teams played each other:

At the first table, South played in 2NT. He had won the Heart lead and played a Club to the Jack and Queen. East shifted to a small Spade and a simple defence led to one down.

At our featured table, the stakes were higher.

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