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An Interesting Bidding Hand
By Mike Lawrence
| North 1S 4D 5H |
South Pass 4C 5C ? |
Six spades is OK here, but it gives up on seven. Heck. If partner has the two red aces and the king of diamonds, seven spades will be playable. Why bid six spades and give up on seven when seven is still a likelihood?
Bid six clubs and hope partner can bid six diamonds.
| North 1S 4D 5H 6H |
South Pass 4C 5C 6C ? |
Nuts. Partner has the wrong king. Sign off in six spades and expect it to be cold, with seven sometimes being on a finesse.
Here are the two hands. How should you play six spades with the king of clubs lead?
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