{"id":116653,"date":"2025-09-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=116653"},"modified":"2025-10-22T09:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:52:42","slug":"sept5-bidding-contest-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/sept5-bidding-contest-results\/","title":{"rendered":"September Bidding Contest &#8211; The Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Blue-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Blue-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Blue-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Blue-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Blue-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Blue.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#donne1\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne1\">Deal 1<\/a><br><a href=\"#donne2\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne2\">Deal 2<\/a><br><a href=\"#donne3\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne3\">Deal 3<\/a><br><a href=\"#donne4\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne4\">Deal 4<\/a><br><a href=\"#podium\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#podium\">The winners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-77c3000\" data-block-id=\"77c3000\"><style>.stk-77c3000 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donne1\"><strong>Deal 1:<\/strong> North-South vulnerable. IMP.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns aligncenter stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d3601d9\" data-block-id=\"d3601d9\"><style>.stk-d3601d9 .stk--block-align-d3601d9{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-d3601d9 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d3601d9-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e895861\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e895861\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e895861-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e895861-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-1_EN-1024x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-1_EN-1024x675.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-1_EN-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-1_EN-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-1_EN-1536x1012.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-1_EN.png 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ccc735c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ccc735c\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ccc735c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ccc735c-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Scores:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1&#x2660;: 100<br>Pass: 70<br>Double: 50<br>1NT: 10<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-479e21f\" data-block-id=\"479e21f\"><style>.stk-479e21f {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-af49ec1\" data-block-id=\"af49ec1\"><style>.stk-af49ec1 .stk--block-align-af49ec1{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-af49ec1 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-af49ec1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e91e0bc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e91e0bc\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e91e0bc {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e91e0bc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e91e0bc-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Andrew Robson<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ac6f2d4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ac6f2d4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ac6f2d4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.667% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ac6f2d4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ac6f2d4-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>1&#x2660;<\/strong>. The key to everything here is to find out how many spades partner holds and we will find that out soon by saying 1&#x2660;. As we have long hearts, the likelihood of finding four-card spade support opposite is quite high. Of course, partner is expecting a five-card suit but there are no real sensible alternatives to bidding 1&#x2660;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e7167c5\" data-block-id=\"e7167c5\"><style>.stk-e7167c5 .stk--block-align-e7167c5{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-e7167c5 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e7167c5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-583bf4f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"583bf4f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-583bf4f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-583bf4f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-583bf4f-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Nicolas Lhuissier<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1366753\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1366753\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1366753 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1366753-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1366753-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Double.<\/strong> This is a very tricky case. I say double but without conviction. I think finding a 4-4 spade fit will be important, which is why I don&#8217;t advocate a 1NT overcall. Of course, if my partner responds to my double with 2&#x2666;, I won&#8217;t be happy but I will pass. If partner does say 2&#x2666;, he will nearly always have five or six cards in diamonds and the contract will sometimes be playable. Saying 1&#x2660; with four cards is a possibility but will sometimes prevent us from playing in NT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-caec0e8\" data-block-id=\"caec0e8\"><style>.stk-caec0e8 .stk--block-align-caec0e8{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-caec0e8 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-caec0e8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-22cb50b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"22cb50b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-22cb50b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-22cb50b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-22cb50b-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Zia Mahmood<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-97c19ca\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"97c19ca\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-97c19ca {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-97c19ca-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-97c19ca-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass.<\/strong> It is likely that this will be simpler later on. We might get a chance to penalty-double a club bid or to make a take-out double to show clubs and spades. I largely prefer to double the opponents rather than overcalling at every turn when being in defence looks to be quite lucrative.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1428320\" data-block-id=\"1428320\"><style>.stk-1428320 .stk--block-align-1428320{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-1428320 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1428320-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3f6a8d0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3f6a8d0\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3f6a8d0 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3f6a8d0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3f6a8d0-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Vanessa R\u00e9ess<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cde0fd5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cde0fd5\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cde0fd5 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cde0fd5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cde0fd5-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>1&#x2660;.<\/strong> I prefer to overcall straightaway. Now, if my partner bids 1NT, I will bid 2NT. And if he says 2&#x2660;, I will say 2NT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b362702\" data-block-id=\"b362702\"><style>.stk-b362702 .stk--block-align-b362702{align-items:center !important;}.stk-b362702 {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-b362702 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b362702-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d55eb34\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d55eb34\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d55eb34 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d55eb34-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d55eb34-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1S-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101406\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8e7cc26\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8e7cc26\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8e7cc26 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8e7cc26-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8e7cc26-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br>Just this once, as I hate overcalling on a four-card suit. And like here, when the other bids (1NT, double) are equally unappealing, I still prefer to pass like Zia. After all, if the opponents want to play in my suits, they are free to do so. If they alight in diamonds, it will be time to say something. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-3681d13\" data-block-id=\"3681d13\"><style>.stk-3681d13 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donne2\"><strong>Deal 2:<\/strong> East-West vulnerable. IMP.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d82ef18\" data-block-id=\"d82ef18\"><style>.stk-d82ef18 .stk--block-align-d82ef18{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-d82ef18 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d82ef18-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8f75019\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8f75019\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8f75019-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8f75019-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-2_EN-1024x747.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-2_EN-1024x747.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-2_EN-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-2_EN-768x560.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-2_EN-1536x1120.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-2_EN.png 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5b73449\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5b73449\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5b73449-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5b73449-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Scores:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4NT: 100<br>Pass: 70<br>Double: 40<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-e95cc45\" data-block-id=\"e95cc45\"><style>.stk-e95cc45 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b62a98b\" data-block-id=\"b62a98b\"><style>.stk-b62a98b .stk--block-align-b62a98b{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-b62a98b stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b62a98b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9727870\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9727870\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9727870 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9727870-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9727870-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Andrew Robson<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b6d15a5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b6d15a5\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b6d15a5 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.667% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b6d15a5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b6d15a5-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass.<\/strong> If we double, partner will say 4&#x2660;. Should we pass or say 5&#x2666;? It seems simpler to pass and score 200 or 300 points. At Pairs, this would be more difficult. Partner clearly has nothing, so it is possible that we are not making game and, even if we were, it is not certain that we could determine which one with any precision. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a1368e2\" data-block-id=\"a1368e2\"><style>.stk-a1368e2 .stk--block-align-a1368e2{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-a1368e2 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a1368e2-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6e5d158\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6e5d158\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6e5d158 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6e5d158-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6e5d158-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Nicolas Lhuissier<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8d5272b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8d5272b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8d5272b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8d5272b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8d5272b-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Double.<\/strong> I could pass at this vulnerability, with a guarantee of scoring 200 points. But the lure of a more substantial gain leads me to prefer double. If my partner passes (not likely), I will be in heaven. If he says 4&#x2660;, I will then say 4NT, which would be take-out with the minors (and not Blackwood for spades). Partner is a favourite to hold at least four cards in one of the minors and a minor-suit game would then be making half the time. My partner could ruff my king of hearts to finesse against a minor-suit queen if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-dbb8b4e\" data-block-id=\"dbb8b4e\"><style>.stk-dbb8b4e .stk--block-align-dbb8b4e{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-dbb8b4e stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-dbb8b4e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c55d384\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c55d384\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c55d384 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c55d384-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c55d384-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Zia Mahmood<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-79b29cc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"79b29cc\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-79b29cc {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-79b29cc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-79b29cc-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>4NT.<\/strong> My first thought was to double. But my opponents are sure to have ten hearts and some distribution. If my partner had six cards in spades, he would have bid them at this vulnerability. So I think that my opponents have some spades. We can make 6 diamonds opposite &#x2660;xxxx &#x2665;x &#x2666;xxxxx &#x2663;xxx. I am suspicious when my vulnerable opponents have bid so high. If I were playing against a serious player, I would tend to think that my left-hand opponent has a 5-5-(3-0) or 6-5-(2-0) hand. So I say 4NT if I trust my left-hand opponent! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-8b53416\" data-block-id=\"8b53416\"><style>.stk-8b53416 .stk--block-align-8b53416{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-8b53416 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-8b53416-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-287addb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"287addb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-287addb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-287addb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-287addb-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Vanessa R\u00e9ess<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5bbac62\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5bbac62\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5bbac62 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5bbac62-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5bbac62-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Double.<\/strong> If my partner passes, all will be well. If he says 4&#x2660;, I will say 4NT, hoping he does not take the bid as Blackwood. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4f0905a\" data-block-id=\"4f0905a\"><style>.stk-4f0905a .stk--block-align-4f0905a{align-items:center !important;}.stk-4f0905a {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-4f0905a stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4f0905a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-270ffda\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"270ffda\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-270ffda {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-270ffda-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-270ffda-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-NT-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110645\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1648b9f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1648b9f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1648b9f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1648b9f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1648b9f-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br>OK, double got the majority (two out of four votes) but I am not wholly in agreement as it seems to me to be a vulgar, opportunistic bid. Partner has zero or one hearts and the opponents are vulnerable! So North won&#8217;t pass the double. If he says 5&#x2663; or 5&#x2666;, perfect. But if he says 4&#x2660;? Will he understand that 4NT is a minor two-suiter that you didn&#8217;t bid on the previous round, hoping he would pass, rather than Blackwood for spades? That&#8217;s delirium&#8230; I fully subscribe to Zia&#8217;s analysis: given your hand, your left-hand opponent is a favourite to have a major two-suiter, so you may as well look for a minor-suit contract. Partner had &#x2660;xx &#x2665;x &#x2666;Qxxxx &#x2663;xxxxx. 6 diamonds was cold on the clubs breaking! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-0cc48a0\" data-block-id=\"0cc48a0\"><style>.stk-0cc48a0 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donne3\"><strong>Deal 3:<\/strong> None vulnerable. IMP.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-23761fd\" data-block-id=\"23761fd\"><style>.stk-23761fd .stk--block-align-23761fd{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-23761fd stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-23761fd-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ef8ff6e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ef8ff6e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ef8ff6e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ef8ff6e-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-3_EN-1024x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-3_EN-1024x675.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-3_EN-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-3_EN-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-3_EN-1536x1012.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-3_EN.png 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b2b4fa8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b2b4fa8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b2b4fa8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b2b4fa8-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong><strong>Scores:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2&#x2660;: 100<br>Double: 50<br>2NT: 30<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-bb5ac25\" data-block-id=\"bb5ac25\"><style>.stk-bb5ac25 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-93b5170\" data-block-id=\"93b5170\"><style>.stk-93b5170 .stk--block-align-93b5170{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-93b5170 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-93b5170-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ef51c3c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ef51c3c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ef51c3c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ef51c3c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ef51c3c-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Andrew Robson<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3984cae\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3984cae\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3984cae {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.667% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3984cae-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3984cae-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>2&#x2660;.<\/strong> Finally, an easy question. I am all too happy to be able to describe my shape. We might well have game on in 4 spades, which would make East regret reopening. I expect there to be a heavy majority of 2&#x2660; bids on this problem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4ded1ba\" data-block-id=\"4ded1ba\"><style>.stk-4ded1ba .stk--block-align-4ded1ba{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-4ded1ba stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4ded1ba-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fa05217\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fa05217\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fa05217 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fa05217-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fa05217-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Nicolas Lhuissier<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-50beaab\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"50beaab\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-50beaab {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-50beaab-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-50beaab-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>2&#x2660;.<\/strong> I prefer bidding 2&#x2660; to doubling as if my partner responds 3&#x2663; to my double, I am too embarrassed. If my partner passes my 2&#x2660; bid, I think game will only be making rarely. If they have a heart fit and a little filler for me, I trust them to say 3&#x2666; and I will be able to say 4&#x2665;. If they say 3&#x2665;, it is because they really don&#8217;t have anything for me and I will pass. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ee986df\" data-block-id=\"ee986df\"><style>.stk-ee986df .stk--block-align-ee986df{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-ee986df stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ee986df-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-75ad632\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"75ad632\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-75ad632 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-75ad632-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-75ad632-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Zia Mahmood<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fc45c00\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fc45c00\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fc45c00 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fc45c00-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fc45c00-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>2&#x2660;<\/strong>. A simple response and correct bid. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-64fd9c5\" data-block-id=\"64fd9c5\"><style>.stk-64fd9c5 .stk--block-align-64fd9c5{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-64fd9c5 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-64fd9c5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6f86650\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6f86650\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6f86650 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6f86650-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6f86650-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Vanessa R\u00e9ess<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-85627aa\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"85627aa\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-85627aa {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-85627aa-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-85627aa-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Double.<\/strong> If my partner says 2&#x2665;, I will bid 2&#x2660;. If, with any luck, they say 2&#x2660;, I will invite to game with 3&#x2660; and if, with bad luck, they say 3&#x2663;, I will take refuge in 3NT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a1f6da0\" data-block-id=\"a1f6da0\"><style>.stk-a1f6da0 .stk--block-align-a1f6da0{align-items:center !important;}.stk-a1f6da0 {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-a1f6da0 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a1f6da0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a3e4a98\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a3e4a98\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a3e4a98 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a3e4a98-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a3e4a98-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2S-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105899\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8bebece\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8bebece\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8bebece {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8bebece-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8bebece-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br>The bid that makes the most sense a priori, even though it might lead to suppressing a 4-heart contract. However, it might also mean we can stop low enough to avoid going down heavily. By doubling, the risk of happening upon a normal North hand such as &#x2660;xxx &#x2665;xx &#x2666;xx &#x2663;Qxxxxx and hearing 3&#x2663; is just too great.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-07b7c66\" data-block-id=\"07b7c66\"><style>.stk-07b7c66 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donne4\"><strong>Deal 4:<\/strong> None vulnerable. IMP.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f2871b0\" data-block-id=\"f2871b0\"><style>.stk-f2871b0 .stk--block-align-f2871b0{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-f2871b0 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f2871b0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0f5ff1f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0f5ff1f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0f5ff1f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0f5ff1f-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-4_EN-1024x747.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-4_EN-1024x747.png 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-4_EN-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-4_EN-768x560.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-4_EN-1536x1120.png 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sept-bc-4_EN.png 1860w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a7e11c3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a7e11c3\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a7e11c3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a7e11c3-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong><strong>Scores:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3&#x2665;: 100<br>3NT: 30<br>5&#x2663;: 30<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-57c8999\" data-block-id=\"57c8999\"><style>.stk-57c8999 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1252cd2\" data-block-id=\"1252cd2\"><style>.stk-1252cd2 .stk--block-align-1252cd2{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-1252cd2 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1252cd2-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b3a9f6f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b3a9f6f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b3a9f6f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b3a9f6f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b3a9f6f-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_andrew-robson-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Andrew Robson<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d218d29\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d218d29\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d218d29 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.667% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d218d29-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d218d29-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>3&#x2665;.<\/strong> If partner is worried about the spades, they can bid 3&#x2660; and, as I would already have shown my diamond weakness (by skipping over the 3&#x2666; bid to say 3&#x2665;), I could then comfortably bid 3NT. Note that 3&#x2665; does not necessarily promise the ace of hearts: I could well have king-queen-third instead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e47816e\" data-block-id=\"e47816e\"><style>.stk-e47816e .stk--block-align-e47816e{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-e47816e stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e47816e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9df6b6a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9df6b6a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9df6b6a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9df6b6a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9df6b6a-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Nicolas-Lhuissier-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Nicolas Lhuissier<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bf10167\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bf10167\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bf10167 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bf10167-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bf10167-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>3&#x2665;. <\/strong>We still do not know whether we ought to play in 5 clubs or 3NT. This 3&#x2665; bid cannot be natural: we would have mentioned hearts before. North has already indicated not having a real spade stop by not having bid NT. And a 3&#x2660; bid would then serve to ask whether North has a half-stop in spades. I therefore think that this 3&#x2665; bid should be used to signify a big problem in diamonds (otherwise why did I not bid 3&#x2666;?). If my partner says 3&#x2660;, I will say 3NT.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2a813b5\" data-block-id=\"2a813b5\"><style>.stk-2a813b5 .stk--block-align-2a813b5{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-2a813b5 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2a813b5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-69a8f76\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"69a8f76\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-69a8f76 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-69a8f76-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-69a8f76-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Zia Mahmood<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-425fc14\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"425fc14\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-425fc14 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-425fc14-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-425fc14-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>3&#x2665;.<\/strong> A bid showing some strength in the suit, already denied by the lack of a negative double. I do not want to find myself in a stupid 3NT if partner holds &#x2660;xx &#x2665;KQx &#x2666;xxx &#x2663;AKxxx (5 clubs) or &#x2660;AJx &#x2665;x &#x2666;xxxx &#x2663;AKxxx (6 clubs!). It still remains to clarify the spade position but at least partner now knows that I have nothing in diamonds. I think that if partner says 3&#x2660; now to ask for a stop, that will show something in diamonds since I have denied strength there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9773408\" data-block-id=\"9773408\"><style>.stk-9773408 .stk--block-align-9773408{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-9773408 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9773408-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-3ee8527\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3ee8527\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3ee8527 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-3ee8527-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3ee8527-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Vanessa-Reess-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Vanessa R\u00e9ess<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-66cf93f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"66cf93f\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-66cf93f {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-66cf93f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-66cf93f-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>3&#x2665;.<\/strong> I do not want to impose a 3NT contract. So I go through 3&#x2665; and, over 3&#x2660;, I will say 3NT, thus showing an unbalanced hand with a diamond shortage. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-64a6edc\" data-block-id=\"64a6edc\"><style>.stk-64a6edc {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-64a6edc-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f3a6ead\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f3a6ead\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f3a6ead {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f3a6ead-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f3a6ead-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3H-19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101408\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ac74732\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ac74732\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ac74732 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ac74732-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ac74732-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><br>Finally unanimous for what is essentially a technical bid here. In a game-forcing sequence initiated by the 2&#x2660; bid, it is important for everyone to show their strengths and ask for stops. The most complicated thing in these kinds of auctions is to manage to distinguish between which bids show and which ask. Here, it is quite simple; the 3&#x2665; bid clearly stresses weakness in diamonds. If this problem does not worry North, they can easily say 3&#x2660; to ask for a stop or 3NT if they also have a spade stop.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-06f5ddc\" data-block-id=\"06f5ddc\"><style>.stk-06f5ddc {height:50px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"podium\"><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor6, #21262c);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The winners! <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>French players <strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/abidane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abidane<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/malichou21\">malichou21<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/fabienmichel80\">Fabien Michel80<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/alberta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alberta<\/a><\/strong> have won the September Bidding Contest! <strong>Congratulations! <\/strong>&#x1f389;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the top 10 :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/abidane\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_abidane.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118496\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_abidane.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_abidane-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1<\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/abidane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abidane<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 400 points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/malichou21\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Malichou21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118497\" style=\"width:198px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Malichou21.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Malichou21-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>#1<\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/malichou21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/malichou21\">malichou21<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 400 points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/fabienmichel80\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Fabien-Michel80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118498\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Fabien-Michel80.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Fabien-Michel80-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>#1<\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/fabienmichel80\">Fabien Michel80<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 400 points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/alberta\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_alberta.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118499\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_alberta.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_alberta-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>#1<\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/alberta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alberta<\/a><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 400 points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-80eeed1\" data-block-id=\"80eeed1\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-80eeed1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-517f494\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"517f494\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-517f494-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-517f494-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/zizouf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_zizouf.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118500\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_zizouf.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_zizouf-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>#7<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/zizouf\">zizouf<\/a><\/strong> (France) &#8211; <br>370 points<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-46e1f23\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"46e1f23\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-46e1f23-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-46e1f23-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/funantop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Funantop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118501\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Funantop.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Funantop-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>#7 <strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/funantop\">Funantop<\/a><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 370 points<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f263851\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f263851\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f263851-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f263851-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/hhycdoc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_hhycdoc.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118502\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_hhycdoc.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_hhycdoc-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>#<strong><strong><strong><strong>7 <strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/hhycdoc\">hhycdoc<\/a><\/strong> (USA) &#8211; <br>370 points<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/bono\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Bono.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118503\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Bono.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Bono-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">#7<\/strong><\/span><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/bono\">Bono<\/a><\/strong> (Taiwan) &#8211; 370 points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/pc02\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_pc02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118504\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_pc02.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_pc02-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>#7 ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/pc02\">pc02<\/a><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 370 <br>points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/freddy1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_FREDDY1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118505\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_FREDDY1.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_FREDDY1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>#7 ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.onelink.me\/eHER\/freddy1\">FREDDY1<\/a><\/strong> (Madagascar) &#8211; 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