{"id":126473,"date":"2026-02-06T12:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=126473"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:42:55","slug":"mixed-trials-andrea-andreas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/mixed-trials-andrea-andreas\/","title":{"rendered":"Riga Next: Our Mixed Trials Victory"},"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-EN_Mixte-AA-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-EN_Mixte-AA-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-EN_Mixte-AA-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-EN_Mixte-AA-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-EN_Mixte-AA-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header-EN_Mixte-AA.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Swedish Mixed Trails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Swedish mixed trials took place from 30th of January until 1st of February and the conditions were clear; <strong>the top two pairs would be automatically selected for the team.<\/strong> The third pair would then be elected by the top two finishers together with the NPC. With 12 pairs participating, 11 boards against each pair meant we would be playing <strong>121 boards in total<\/strong> over the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the two of us practically share first names, <strong>Andreas will be referred to by his last name, Abragi, throughout this article.<\/strong> That\u2019s the nickname he usually goes by anyways &#x1f642;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday: A Flying Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1d941bc\" data-block-id=\"1d941bc\"><style>.stk-1d941bc .stk--block-align-1d941bc{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-1d941bc stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1d941bc-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c63ccaf\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c63ccaf\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c63ccaf {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(64.2% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c63ccaf-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c63ccaf-inner-blocks\">\n<p>On the first day we had a lot of excitement and most things went our way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It was absolutely a benefit for our pair that the bridge started in the afternoon<\/strong> so we didn&#8217;t have to worry about a morning match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can never be too aggressive supporting your partner right? <strong>Not according to Abragi, in this deal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bad67d7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bad67d7\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bad67d7 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(35.8% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bad67d7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bad67d7-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-20-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-20-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-20-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-20-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-20.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-30ef462\" data-block-id=\"30ef462\"><style>.stk-30ef462 .stk--block-align-30ef462{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-30ef462 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-30ef462-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ed2c906\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ed2c906\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ed2c906-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ed2c906-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-17.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-17-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-17-933x1024.png 933w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-17-768x843.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-0031ec8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"0031ec8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-0031ec8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0031ec8-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-23.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-23-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-23-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Abragi opened <strong>1<span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> in third seat as north. East tried a <strong>1<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong> overcall with their <strong>4-card suit<\/strong>, which gave Andrea the chance to nuance her <strong>1&#x2660;<\/strong> response. We use <strong>double<\/strong> to show exactly <strong>4 spades<\/strong>, so her <strong>1&#x2660;<\/strong> bid promised <strong>5+&#x2660;<\/strong>. West jumped to <strong>4<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>. Abragi now looked into a fine trick source in <strong>clubs<\/strong> and a partner who seemingly had <strong>short hearts<\/strong> judging from opponents bidding and him holding <strong>3 hearts<\/strong> himself. He tried <strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong> which got passed out after a minute long pause from west. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong>A lead<\/strong> and a low <strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> shift<\/strong>. Andrea was not sure if the hesitation indicated eagerness to double or to sacrifice, two options which suggested two completely different ways to play the hand. She decided to finesse with the <strong>queen of clubs<\/strong> and lead <strong>&#x2660;Q<\/strong>. When covered, all she had to do was draw trumps and claim <strong>10 tricks for +420.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday was over and after the first <strong>30 boards<\/strong> we were leading with <strong>68vps out of 100<\/strong> and <strong>+1.57 in the butler.<\/strong> This is our <strong>first time<\/strong> playing a serious tournament together, and we have since the summer been <strong>practicing a lot<\/strong> and we are very good friends that discuss a lot of boards with each other on a daily basis. It was not a surprise for us that we were often on the <strong>same page<\/strong> as it comes with <strong>few misunderstandings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday: Staying on Track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2bc320f\" data-block-id=\"2bc320f\"><style>.stk-2bc320f .stk--block-align-2bc320f{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-2bc320f stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2bc320f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-de6bd4f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"de6bd4f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-de6bd4f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-de6bd4f-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-1-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-1-10.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-1-10-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-1-10-933x1024.png 933w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-1-10-768x843.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-74a2d33\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"74a2d33\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-74a2d33-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-74a2d33-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"916\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-1-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-1-6.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-1-6-300x275.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-1-6-768x703.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>South opened <strong>1<strong><span style=\"color: #fd570a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> in third seat. Andrea passed and so did north. Abragi now came back with a <strong>light balancing double<\/strong>. South redoubled and Andrea had a few options; pass (which suggests defending <strong>1<strong><span style=\"color: #fd570a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong>xx<\/strong>), a heart bid or the cuebid she decided on at the table. She bid <strong>2<strong><span style=\"color: #fd570a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> and raised Abragi\u2019s <strong>2<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> to game. On the layout that was no problem and we scored a light <strong>+420 once again.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3NT: What They Didn\u2019t Bid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ed33cda\" data-block-id=\"ed33cda\"><style>.stk-ed33cda .stk--block-align-ed33cda{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-ed33cda stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ed33cda-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d597d53\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d597d53\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d597d53 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(59.6% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d597d53-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d597d53-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-3-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-3-6.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-3-6-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-3-6-768x327.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e037273\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e037273\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e037273 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(40.4% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e037273-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e037273-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-2-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-2-6.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-2-6-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-2-6-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrea got a play problem in <strong>3NT<\/strong> on this hand, declaring as west. She had opened <strong>1<strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> in third seat, promising at least two, over which north overcalled <strong>1<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. Abragi preempted with <strong>3<strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> and south supported to <strong>3<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> before Andrea placed the final contract in <strong>3NT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A surprising <strong><span style=\"color: #fd570a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span> lead<\/strong> came from North that went to south\u2019s queen and Andrea\u2019s ace. To make the contract, she had to solve the <strong><strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> suit<\/strong>. In order to get count on the hand, she cashed <strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fd570a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong>KJ<\/strong> as well and south showed out on the third round. This placed north with <strong>5<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> and <strong>4<strong><span style=\"color: #fd570a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>. Had north had two or fewer spades, that would leave at least six for south, who then would have preempted in spades in the opening. This marked north with at least three spades and therefore shortage in clubs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrea played a club to the ace and finessed south\u2019s <strong>Qxx<\/strong> on the way back to make the contract. <strong>Conclusions are not only to be drawn from what opponents bid, but just as well what they do not bid.<\/strong> If they don\u2019t preempt in spades, they likely do not have six of them. <strong>The whole hand:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-dc93cbf\" data-block-id=\"dc93cbf\"><style>.stk-dc93cbf .stk--block-align-dc93cbf{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-dc93cbf stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-dc93cbf-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-540e2cd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"540e2cd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-540e2cd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(45.099999999999994% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-540e2cd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-540e2cd-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-2-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-2-8.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-2-8-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-2-8-933x1024.png 933w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-2-8-768x843.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2408300\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2408300\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2408300 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(54.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2408300-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2408300-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-671.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-671.png 546w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-671-300x248.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 546px) 100vw, 546px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday: The Decisive Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally the last and the most important day. We were practically tied for first place going into the last 35 hands. After the top two pairs there was a fairly big gap to third, but not more than could be collected with the boards remaining. We started the day playing against our main competition &#8211; <strong>the pair we were tied with for first.<\/strong> On the third board, Abragi picked up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ebea91e\" data-block-id=\"ebea91e\"><style>.stk-ebea91e .stk--block-align-ebea91e{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-ebea91e stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ebea91e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6ca93d8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6ca93d8\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6ca93d8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6ca93d8-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-20.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-20.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-20-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-20-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6021dab\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6021dab\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6021dab-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6021dab-inner-blocks\">\n<p>First seat white vs red, he opened <strong>1<strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>. We play a system where all <strong>18-19 balanced hands<\/strong> (except <strong>5M<\/strong>) opens this, so the possibility of longer diamonds was systemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LHO overcalled <strong>1&#x2660;<\/strong> and Andrea made a <strong>negative double<\/strong>, showing at least <strong>four hearts<\/strong>. RHO passed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Practically the entire field had this position, some after opening <strong>1<strong><span style=\"color: #fd570a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> rather than <strong>1<strong><span style=\"color: var(--paletteColor1, #00A336);\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>. Abragi was the only one to bid what made our only kibitzer say <strong>\u201coh\u201d.<\/strong> He reasoned that if we were making game, chances were that this would often times be at least <strong>two off<\/strong>. And if we could even make a slam, that would give Andrea enough cards to probably beat the contract by <strong>three or more<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the vulnerabilities screaming for it, Andreas passed <strong>1&#x2660;X<\/strong>. When the dust had settled, we had collected <strong>+1100<\/strong> to beat even the pairs bidding and making <strong>6<strong><span style=\"color: #fd570a;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>. <strong>The entire hand:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-cd4faf7\" data-block-id=\"cd4faf7\"><style>.stk-cd4faf7 .stk--block-align-cd4faf7{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-cd4faf7 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-cd4faf7-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e3c0ab0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e3c0ab0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e3c0ab0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e3c0ab0-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-3-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-3-5.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-3-5-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-3-5-768x438.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fb79643\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fb79643\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fb79643-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fb79643-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-4-3-933x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-4-3-933x1024.png 933w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-4-3-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-4-3-768x843.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-4-3.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Bad Board: Playing in Their Suit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b5ff18a\" data-block-id=\"b5ff18a\"><style>.stk-b5ff18a .stk--block-align-b5ff18a{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-b5ff18a stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b5ff18a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d67ff28\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d67ff28\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d67ff28-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d67ff28-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-6.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-6-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-6-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ea36f63\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ea36f63\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ea36f63-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ea36f63-inner-blocks\">\n<p>You sit in second seat, red vs white. RHO opens <strong>2<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span> showing a preemptive hand with both majors, at least 54 either way<\/strong>. You pass, and LHO raises the preempt to <strong>3<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>. Partner <strong>takeout doubles<\/strong> and RHO passes. <strong>What do you bid?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a scary position since partner does not promise spades for their double. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ef2dd1f\" data-block-id=\"ef2dd1f\"><style>.stk-ef2dd1f .stk--block-align-ef2dd1f{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-ef2dd1f stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ef2dd1f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9071bc0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9071bc0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9071bc0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9071bc0-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-4-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-4-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-4-2-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-4-2-768x456.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bd89c4e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bd89c4e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bd89c4e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bd89c4e-inner-blocks\">\n<p>On the other hand, we might very well want to play in spades even on a <strong>4-1 trump split<\/strong> if partner has <strong>4-card support<\/strong>. Andreas had this hand and saw various options. Looking back at the position, <strong>he is upset with himself for not finding the winning call.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With opponents being white vs red, modern style suggests <strong>hyper aggressive preempts<\/strong>. For that reason, <strong>passing out takeout doubles with no clear bid is often the winning call.<\/strong> Andreas instead elected to bid <strong>3&#x2660;<\/strong>, which put Andrea in a tough position.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-aef24f8\" data-block-id=\"aef24f8\"><style>.stk-aef24f8 .stk--block-align-aef24f8{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-aef24f8 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-aef24f8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-46d3574\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"46d3574\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-46d3574-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-46d3574-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-6.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-6-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-6-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-59f83f4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"59f83f4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-59f83f4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-59f83f4-inner-blocks\">\n<p>When she decided to pass, we were stuck playing one of our opponents suits on a <strong>4-2 fit<\/strong>. <strong>-200<\/strong> with <strong>3NT<\/strong> making on correct play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not the strongest performance from our side, but over <strong>121 boards<\/strong> accidents and not very well thought-through decisions occur from time to time. <strong>The whole hand:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-118e3cd\" data-block-id=\"118e3cd\"><style>.stk-118e3cd .stk--block-align-118e3cd{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-118e3cd stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-118e3cd-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-db78a7f\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"db78a7f\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-db78a7f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-db78a7f-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-5-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-5-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-5-2-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Bids_EN-5-2-768x527.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a64b109\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a64b109\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a64b109-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a64b109-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-5-2-933x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-5-2-933x1024.png 933w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-5-2-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-5-2-768x843.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Diagram_EN-5-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-94f9bac\" data-block-id=\"94f9bac\"><style>.stk-94f9bac .stk--block-align-94f9bac{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-94f9bac stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-94f9bac-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2c5c5c7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2c5c5c7\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2c5c5c7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2c5c5c7-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-25-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-25-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-25-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-25-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-25-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-25.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8000e93\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8000e93\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8000e93-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8000e93-inner-blocks\">\n<p>All Sunday was more than what we could wish for, we were always plus and no expensive boards. Last round to go we already won, <strong>more than 20VP down to second place.<\/strong> <strong>We won! Riga next!<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 121 boards, we finished <strong>1st overall<\/strong> with <strong>147 points<\/strong>, representing <strong>\u00d6verums BK \u2013 Storsj\u00f6bygdens BK<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asplund Sivelind &amp; Asplund<\/strong> secured <strong>2nd place<\/strong> with <strong>98 points<\/strong> for <strong>LudvikaBygdens BK<\/strong>, followed by <strong>Ahlesved &amp; Ahlesved<\/strong> in <strong>3rd<\/strong> with <strong>44 points<\/strong> for <strong>\u00d6rebridgen \u2013 Uppsalabridgen<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>4th place<\/strong>, <strong>N\u00e4s &amp; Karlsson<\/strong> scored <strong>35 points<\/strong> representing <strong>Storsj\u00f6bygdens BK \u2013 G\u00e4vle BK<\/strong>. <strong>Bertheau &amp; Bertheau<\/strong> finished <strong>5th<\/strong> with <strong>10 points<\/strong> for <strong>BK S:t Erik \u2013 Storsj\u00f6bygdens BK<\/strong>, while <strong>Nilsmark &amp; S\u00e4fsten<\/strong> took <strong>6th place<\/strong> with <strong>-1 point<\/strong>, representing <strong>BK S:t Erik<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Did you like this story from Andrea and Abragi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Share your thoughts in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Sweden, the road to the European Championships goes through the trials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":156799,"featured_media":126477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14909,14917],"tags":[14481],"access":[],"class_list":["post-126473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bridge-news","category-bridge-tournaments","tag-bridge-news"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":5}},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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