Bridge: MSC 202602 vote for our panelist picks

The Sandbox Games
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MSC 202602 AB
MSC 202602 AB1318×1614 212 KB

MSC 202602 CD
MSC 202602 CD1316×1374 84 KB

MSC w02602 EF
MSC w02602 EF1318×1416 92.4 KB

MSC 202602 GH
MSC 202602 GH1314×1450 93.6 KB

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They are hoping for a response in 3-4 weeks, so I will plan to submit April 14, maybe earlier if we have clear leaders before then.

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A) 4C

B) 3D

C) 2D

D) Pass

E) Pass

F) 4D

G) 3D

H) Diamond 4

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Several seem tough, but here goes:

A. 3N. Surely it is worth some slam try with a 6 card suit and all the controls, but the overall values scream that a mild slam try is sufficient. The big drawback is that partner will not have a first round control he can show below 4H.

B. 2N. Even vil at imps this is plenty.

C. 2D. Nothing else seems remotely possible except a 4H splinter.

D. P. Enough when partner did not use 4th suit forcing

E. P. Stay low on a misfit

F. 4D. Best chance for a plus score

G. 3H. With some thought that the undiscussed 4D could be better.

H. D4. 4th best from longes and strongest. Probably best at matchpoints, too, but HQ (a possibility here too) become a stronger contender at matchpoints.

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A) I’ve got 6 hearts and a diamond fit with the Ace. I agree that partner won’t be able to do much below 4H, but how does 3NT solve that?

B) 2NT is certainly reasonable, maybe it’s best here.

… Agree through F)

G) Partner is short in hearts, maybe a void … if he passes 3D maybe that’s all we can make.

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These are oirg’s picks for this set

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A B C D E F G H
procrastinator
oirg 4H 3D 2N 4D 2N P 3N HQ
SW 3N 2N 2D P P 4D 3H D4
Klaymen
ST
BTDT 4C 3D 2D P P 4D 3D D4
NN
veni vidi vici
Leading

Nothing leading yet (needs agreement by 3 to lead)

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From Klaymen by e-mail

4H

3D

2N

4D

2S

P

5D

d4

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A B C D E F G H
procrastinator
oirg 4H 3D 2N 4D 2N P 3N HQ
SW 3N 2N 2D P P 4D 3H D4
Klaymen 4H 3S 2N 4D 2S P 5D D4
ST
BTDT 4C 3D 2D P P 4D 3D D4
NN
veni vidi vici
Leading D4