Dealer North Love All IMPs
The decision to play
three notrump or five of a minor can be very difficult. At pairs
three notrump is often bid because if it makes it may score better
than five of a minor. At teams it is better to play in the safer
contract. On this deal both three notrump and five diamonds
essentially need the diamond finesse to work. However, here the
advantage of playing five diamonds was demonstrated when the finesse
failed. Five diamonds went one off when no miracle occurred in
the heart suit. Three notrump on a club lead went three off when
clubs broke seven-three.
This deal is from a
first division match between St Titus and Team Mayhem. After
North had reversed, South bid three diamonds, game forcing as they play
the sequence and North showed three card spade support. South now
knew that North had a singleton club and they eventually reached five
diamonds.
In the other room a strong club system auction lead to three notrumps played by South. |
