Bridge Problem: A Bad Bid

An illustrious bridge champion and well-known journalist, Jean-Paul Meyer was one of the “greats” of the bridge world. With this bridge problem, rediscover the expertise of a player who left a lasting impact on people’s memories.

Your hand sitting South

Bidding

Dealer East. Game all.

Card play

Lead: ♦6.

North’s conclusion is probably hasty. With more sophisticated bidding, 4♠, which constitutes a preferable contract, would have been reached. However, your 3NT contract has good chances of success as long as you take some precautions.