{"id":127237,"date":"2026-03-23T11:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=127237"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:06:12","slug":"reponses-bidding-contest-03-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/reponses-bidding-contest-03-26\/","title":{"rendered":"The answers to the March Bidding Contest!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Pink-Salmon-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Pink-Salmon-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Pink-Salmon-1-1024x576-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Pink-Salmon-1-1024x576-768x432.jpg 768w\" 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>Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne1\" href=\"#donne1\">Board 1 <\/a><br><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne2\" href=\"#donne2\">Board<\/a><\/strong> <strong><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne2\" href=\"#donne2\">2 <\/a><br><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne3\" href=\"#donne3\">Board 3 <\/a><br><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne4\" href=\"#donne4\">Board 4 <\/a><br><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#podium\" href=\"#podium\">Winners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-fefba53\" data-block-id=\"fefba53\"><style>.stk-fefba53 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donne1\">Board 1: North-South vulnerable, IMP scoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns aligncenter stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ccdc5c0\" data-block-id=\"ccdc5c0\"><style>.stk-ccdc5c0 .stk--block-align-ccdc5c0{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-ccdc5c0 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ccdc5c0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e360e15\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e360e15\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e360e15-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e360e15-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-23-924x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-23-924x1024.png 924w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-23-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-23-768x851.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-23.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ac1271d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ac1271d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ac1271d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ac1271d-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Scoring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5<span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong> : 100<br><strong><strong><strong>6<span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> : 80<br><strong>4<strong>&#x2660;<\/strong><\/strong> : 20<\/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-9aa33d7\" data-block-id=\"9aa33d7\"><style>.stk-9aa33d7 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c1f404a\" data-block-id=\"c1f404a\"><style>.stk-c1f404a .stk--block-align-c1f404a{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-c1f404a stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c1f404a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7a6f27d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7a6f27d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-7a6f27d {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-7a6f27d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7a6f27d-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_-2-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-5.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Michel Bessis<\/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-2d6ff5a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2d6ff5a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2d6ff5a {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-2d6ff5a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2d6ff5a-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong><strong><strong><strong>6<span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/strong> West\u2019s silence is deafening. It suggests that my partner\u2019s <strong>cue-bid<\/strong> comes from a fairly balanced hand, around <strong>18\u201319 HCP<\/strong>. In that case, it is logical to assume that our side is in the <strong>grand slam zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I choose <strong>5<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, neither of us will have enough information to bid it. By contrast, <strong>6<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> gives partner a precise picture of my hand. One underlying assumption: the opener does not bid <strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> with a routine hand containing both majors. With that type, he would bid <strong>3<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, over which <strong>3&#x2660;<\/strong> would be a relay to gather more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-902d3a5\" data-block-id=\"902d3a5\"><style>.stk-902d3a5 .stk--block-align-902d3a5{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-902d3a5 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-902d3a5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fccac8b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fccac8b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fccac8b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fccac8b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fccac8b-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_-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-15.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-15-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Bernard Cabanes<\/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-bd5a648\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bd5a648\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bd5a648 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bd5a648-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bd5a648-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong><strong>5<span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong>. <\/strong>The most flexible bid to clarify partner\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He should hold <strong>some Diamonds<\/strong>, given West\u2019s silence, perhaps even a <strong>club one-suiter<\/strong>, which would make a <strong>grand slam<\/strong> more attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, we can consider <strong>6<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> over 5<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> and <strong>6<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> over 5&#x2660;<\/strong>.<\/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-cc97748\" data-block-id=\"cc97748\"><style>.stk-cc97748 .stk--block-align-cc97748{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-cc97748 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-cc97748-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f0547c2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f0547c2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f0547c2 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f0547c2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f0547c2-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_-3-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-3-3.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-3-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Larry Cohen<\/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-f0ee247\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f0ee247\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f0ee247 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f0ee247-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f0ee247-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong><strong>5<span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong>. <\/strong>This bid will take us <strong>at least to the six level<\/strong>, and I hope we will be able to reach the <strong>seven level<\/strong> if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the <strong>five level<\/strong>, this bid must show a <strong>first-round control<\/strong>, unlike at lower levels, where a control bid may indicate only a <strong>second-round control<\/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-6db2a9c\" data-block-id=\"6db2a9c\"><style>.stk-6db2a9c .stk--block-align-6db2a9c{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-6db2a9c stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6db2a9c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2e638b4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2e638b4\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2e638b4 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2e638b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2e638b4-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_-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-1.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Alain L\u00e9vy<\/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-44a09ee\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"44a09ee\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-44a09ee {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-44a09ee-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-44a09ee-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong><strong>5<span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong>.<\/strong> This bid does shift the problem onto my partner\u2019s shoulders, but it remains a <strong>logical action<\/strong>, as I lack sufficient information to take control of the auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North should hold a <strong>third-range hand (18\u201319 HCP)<\/strong>, either balanced (<strong>4-4-2-3<\/strong>) or with a distribution such as <strong>4-1-3-5<\/strong>, <strong>1-4-3-5<\/strong>, or even <strong>6-4 in Clubs with a major<\/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-040469e\" data-block-id=\"040469e\"><style>.stk-040469e .stk--block-align-040469e{align-items:center !important;}.stk-040469e {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-040469e stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-040469e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8fe1362\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8fe1362\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8fe1362 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8fe1362-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8fe1362-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\/5D-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127226\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-650fbae\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"650fbae\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-650fbae {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-650fbae-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-650fbae-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of the panel recommends this bid \u2014 but to be honest, I\u2019m not particularly fond of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I much prefer <strong>Michel Bessis\u2019 choice<\/strong>, which clearly establishes the <strong>diamond void<\/strong> and may allow partner to envision a <strong>grand slam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sequence is <strong>very difficult<\/strong> (like all those in this series) and depends largely on how one interprets the <strong>4<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> bid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If partner believes he has already shown a <strong>third-range hand<\/strong>, balanced or unbalanced, what can he realistically add over <strong>5<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>?<\/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-dd8a4b3\" data-block-id=\"dd8a4b3\"><style>.stk-dd8a4b3 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donne2\">Board 2: None vulnerable, IMP scoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7b405da\" data-block-id=\"7b405da\"><style>.stk-7b405da .stk--block-align-7b405da{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-7b405da stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7b405da-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7e601e7\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7e601e7\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7e601e7-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7e601e7-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-7-924x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-7-924x1024.png 924w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-7-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-7-768x851.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-1-7.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bd16e53\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bd16e53\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bd16e53-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bd16e53-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Scoring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pass<\/strong> : 100<br><strong>6<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> : 60<br><strong><strong>6<\/strong><span style=\"color: #2f870f;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong> : 20<\/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-f0b0a7a\" data-block-id=\"f0b0a7a\"><style>.stk-f0b0a7a {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-fc75ab5\" data-block-id=\"fc75ab5\"><style>.stk-fc75ab5 .stk--block-align-fc75ab5{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-fc75ab5 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-fc75ab5-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e2454e2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e2454e2\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-e2454e2 {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-e2454e2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e2454e2-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_-2-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-5.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Michel Bessis<\/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-fbb4ccc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fbb4ccc\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fbb4ccc {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-fbb4ccc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fbb4ccc-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass. Non-forcing, of course.<\/strong> My first instinct was to bid <strong>6<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, but on reflection, there seems to be no realistic chance of making it if North has nothing extra to say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that scenario, we would likely go down <strong>two tricks on average<\/strong>, compared to <strong>5<strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, which is far from certain to make \u2014 especially if North has, as expected, some <strong>spade values<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if North <strong>doubles 5<strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, I would bid <strong>6<strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, fully aware that it is quite close, since his second double would come knowing that my <strong>4NT<\/strong> was a <strong>defensive bid<\/strong>. Still, one down versus one down is no disaster \u2014 and a <strong>heart lead<\/strong> against <strong>6<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> might just hand us the slam<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6915840\" data-block-id=\"6915840\"><style>.stk-6915840 .stk--block-align-6915840{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-6915840 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6915840-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1754fbd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1754fbd\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1754fbd {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1754fbd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1754fbd-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_-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-15.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-15-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Bernard Cabanes<\/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-fb90308\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fb90308\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fb90308 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fb90308-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fb90308-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass.<\/strong> The hand is a bit more distributional than expected, especially after the <strong>diamond bid<\/strong>. But that\u2019s hardly a reason to compete further at <strong>equal vulnerability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s trust partner either to <strong>double<\/strong> with strong defensive tricks in the majors or to bid <strong>6<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> if appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a2b3ca3\" data-block-id=\"a2b3ca3\"><style>.stk-a2b3ca3 .stk--block-align-a2b3ca3{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-a2b3ca3 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a2b3ca3-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-526a6f5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"526a6f5\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-526a6f5 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-526a6f5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-526a6f5-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_-3-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-3-3.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-3-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Larry Cohen<\/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-2ce4bd1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2ce4bd1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2ce4bd1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2ce4bd1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2ce4bd1-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass.<\/strong> It is tempting to compete further, but partner already knows that I hold <strong>at least a 5-4 minor two-suiter<\/strong>. Why couldn\u2019t he have a perfectly routine <strong>double<\/strong>, for example: &#x2660;AD73 <strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>R3 <strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>R63 <span style=\"color: #2f870f;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span>A862?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If some partnerships treat this <strong>pass as forcing<\/strong>, that requires a clear prior agreement. With my partner, this pass is <strong>in no way forcing<\/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-dd78e26\" data-block-id=\"dd78e26\"><style>.stk-dd78e26 .stk--block-align-dd78e26{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-dd78e26 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-dd78e26-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8452221\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8452221\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8452221 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8452221-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8452221-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_-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-1.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Alain L\u00e9vy<\/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-76ba49b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"76ba49b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-76ba49b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-76ba49b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-76ba49b-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>6<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/strong> We must take responsibility here, given the <strong>distribution<\/strong>, the lack of <strong>defensive values<\/strong>, and an unexpected bonus: a <strong>heart void<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The contract of <strong>5<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> is likely to make. Sacrificing in <strong>6<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> should not be too expensive and might even uncover a making contract. At this point, it is the opponents who face a difficult decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pass<\/strong> would not be forcing \u2014 the declaring side is not clearly defined \u2014 and a <strong>double<\/strong> would tend to be punitive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9986c07\" data-block-id=\"9986c07\"><style>.stk-9986c07 .stk--block-align-9986c07{align-items:center !important;}.stk-9986c07 {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-9986c07 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9986c07-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a001406\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a001406\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a001406 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.3% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a001406-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a001406-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\/Pass-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118791\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-527be81\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"527be81\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-527be81 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.7% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-527be81-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-527be81-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pass.<\/strong> High-level competitive decisions are always complex. I fully understand <strong>Alain L\u00e9vy\u2019s<\/strong> choice \u2014 a form of insurance that \u201cputs the problem back on the opponents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this time I find <strong>Michel Bessis\u2019<\/strong> reasoning more questionable. If I pass in a <strong>non-forcing<\/strong> situation to show that I have no strong objection to defending <strong>5<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, and partner then chooses to <strong>double<\/strong> (as with the hand cited by Larry Cohen), it is normally with the intention of passing it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If instead I pull to <strong>6<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> and he holds precisely that type of hand, he is unlikely to be very pleased.<\/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-467ea65\" data-block-id=\"467ea65\"><style>.stk-467ea65 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donne3\">Board 3: Both vulnerable, IMP scoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-9237d56\" data-block-id=\"9237d56\"><style>.stk-9237d56 .stk--block-align-9237d56{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-9237d56 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-9237d56-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f41d5fa\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f41d5fa\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f41d5fa-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f41d5fa-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-7-924x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-7-924x1024.png 924w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-7-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-7-768x851.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-2-7.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-779f530\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"779f530\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-779f530-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-779f530-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Scoring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pass<\/strong> : 100<br><strong>5&#x2660;<\/strong> : 60<br><strong>6&#x2660;<\/strong> : 40<br><strong>6<strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> : 20<\/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-a17a14f\" data-block-id=\"a17a14f\"><style>.stk-a17a14f {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f3156e4\" data-block-id=\"f3156e4\"><style>.stk-f3156e4 .stk--block-align-f3156e4{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-f3156e4 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f3156e4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8a62d25\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8a62d25\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8a62d25 {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-8a62d25-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8a62d25-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_-2-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-5.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Michel Bessis<\/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-5e3d8ec\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5e3d8ec\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5e3d8ec {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-5e3d8ec-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5e3d8ec-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass. <\/strong><strong>Forcing, this time.<\/strong> I will not pass over North\u2019s <strong>double<\/strong>; I will bid <strong>5&#x2660;<\/strong>, which in my view shows extra values and a willingness to play <strong>slam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if North himself bids <strong>5&#x2660;<\/strong>, I will move to slam, even though competing further does not necessarily promise additional strength. The drawback of this approach is giving up the possibility of playing in <strong>diamonds<\/strong>. To suggest that option, I would need to bid <strong>5NT directly over 5<strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>; doing so after balancing with <strong>5&#x2660;<\/strong> would be far more ambiguous.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1803b07\" data-block-id=\"1803b07\"><style>.stk-1803b07 .stk--block-align-1803b07{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-1803b07 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1803b07-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8e7d693\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8e7d693\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-8e7d693 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8e7d693-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8e7d693-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_-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-15.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-15-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Bernard Cabanes<\/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-6b622fe\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6b622fe\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6b622fe {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6b622fe-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6b622fe-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass.<\/strong> I encourage my partner to <strong>bid again<\/strong>, given my <strong>heart singleton<\/strong> and strong <strong>diamonds<\/strong>, despite limited support in <strong>spades<\/strong>, as <strong>2<strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> is, in my view, <strong>game-forcing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He will then have to evaluate the <strong>quality and length of his spades<\/strong>, as well as any potential <strong>diamond support<\/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-c4d22b4\" data-block-id=\"c4d22b4\"><style>.stk-c4d22b4 .stk--block-align-c4d22b4{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-c4d22b4 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c4d22b4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-473c546\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"473c546\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-473c546 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-473c546-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-473c546-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_-3-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-3-3.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-3-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Larry Cohen<\/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-871a700\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"871a700\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-871a700 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-871a700-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-871a700-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass.<\/strong> <strong>This time, pass is forcing, without any doubt.<\/strong> Partner\u2019s jump to <strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong> does not necessarily show a very strong hand, but rather <strong>good spades<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My plan is to pass first, then bid <strong>5&#x2660;<\/strong> over a possible <strong>double<\/strong>, thereby showing stronger support than if I had bid it directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-596b891\" data-block-id=\"596b891\"><style>.stk-596b891 .stk--block-align-596b891{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-596b891 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-596b891-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1cb312a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1cb312a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1cb312a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1cb312a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1cb312a-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_-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-1.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Alain L\u00e9vy<\/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-68d3a31\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"68d3a31\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-68d3a31 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-68d3a31-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-68d3a31-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Pass. Forcing again.<\/strong> The <strong>North\u2013South side is on offense<\/strong>, given the <strong>2<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> game-forcing response<\/strong> and the free bid of <strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong>. The vulnerability merely confirms the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>slam<\/strong> is not out of the question; the pass suggests a <strong>heart shortness<\/strong>. North must evaluate his hand carefully, particularly his <strong>diamond honors<\/strong> (notably the King) and the <strong>quality of his spades<\/strong>. South will then have to respect his decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5dbc125\" data-block-id=\"5dbc125\"><style>.stk-5dbc125 .stk--block-align-5dbc125{align-items:center !important;}.stk-5dbc125 {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-5dbc125 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5dbc125-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a4d1898\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a4d1898\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a4d1898 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a4d1898-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a4d1898-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\/Pass-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118791\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-149d967\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"149d967\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-149d967 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-149d967-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-149d967-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pass.<\/strong> A rare case of unanimity on this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>forcing pass<\/strong>, often the source of considerable misunderstandings, proves its full value here. Partner, now aware of a <strong>heart shortness<\/strong> \u2014 the only real justification for a forcing pass \u2014 will have all the necessary elements to reach the right conclusion.<\/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-ae28878\" data-block-id=\"ae28878\"><style>.stk-ae28878 {height:30px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donne4\">Board 4: Both vulnerable, IMP scoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2185450\" data-block-id=\"2185450\"><style>.stk-2185450 .stk--block-align-2185450{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk--block-align-2185450 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2185450-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9619b1b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9619b1b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9619b1b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9619b1b-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-3-5-924x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-3-5-924x1024.png 924w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-3-5-271x300.png 271w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-3-5-768x851.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hand_EN-3-5.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c87f7e6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c87f7e6\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c87f7e6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c87f7e6-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Scoring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> : 100<br><strong>2NT<\/strong> : 70<br><strong><strong>3<span style=\"color: #2f870f;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong> : 70<br><strong><strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong> :<\/strong> 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-73f3cb8\" data-block-id=\"73f3cb8\"><style>.stk-73f3cb8 {height:25px !important;}<\/style><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-88f2146\" data-block-id=\"88f2146\"><style>.stk-88f2146 .stk--block-align-88f2146{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-88f2146 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-88f2146-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-965584b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"965584b\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-965584b {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-965584b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-965584b-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_-2-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-5.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-5-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Michel Bessis<\/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-3356c99\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"3356c99\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-3356c99 {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-3356c99-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3356c99-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>3<span style=\"color: #2f870f;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span>.<\/strong> Although I have a <strong>2NT game-forcing relay<\/strong> available to investigate partner\u2019s distribution, it seems more practical to choose this <strong>natural trial bid<\/strong>, showing the <strong>double fit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If North responds negatively with <strong>3&#x2660;<\/strong>, I will try <strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> and settle for <strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong> over <strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. If he bids <strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong>, presumably positive in <strong>clubs<\/strong>, I will continue in the same way: <strong>5<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, then <strong>5&#x2660;<\/strong> over <strong>5<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, or <strong>6&#x2660;<\/strong> if he bids <strong>5&#x2660;<\/strong> denying a <strong>heart control<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This last problem is difficult, but almost relaxing compared to the previous ones.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6353af1\" data-block-id=\"6353af1\"><style>.stk-6353af1 .stk--block-align-6353af1{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-6353af1 stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6353af1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dbbbf21\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dbbbf21\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-dbbbf21 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dbbbf21-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dbbbf21-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_-15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-15.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-15-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Bernard Cabanes<\/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-6f3d28d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6f3d28d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-6f3d28d {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6f3d28d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6f3d28d-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. As is often the case, the <strong>Splinter<\/strong> is the ideal tool to explore a <strong>slam<\/strong> with limited strength, provided there are no <strong>wasted values opposite the shortness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, this bid is more effective than a <strong>2NT game-forcing relay<\/strong>, which would aim to have opener further describe his hand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-c32465a\" data-block-id=\"c32465a\"><style>.stk-c32465a .stk--block-align-c32465a{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-c32465a stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-c32465a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c5dbd10\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c5dbd10\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c5dbd10 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c5dbd10-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c5dbd10-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_-3-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-3-3.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-3-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Larry Cohen<\/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-ea4b7db\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ea4b7db\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ea4b7db {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ea4b7db-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ea4b7db-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/strong> A priori, there is no reason for partner to interpret this bid as natural. This <strong>Splinter<\/strong> is the best way to indicate that a <strong>slam is possible<\/strong> if he does not hold too many <strong>wasted values in hearts<\/strong> (for example: &#x2660;KQ52 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>J65 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>62 <span style=\"color: #2f870f;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span>AQJ3).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-6e652fd\" data-block-id=\"6e652fd\"><style>.stk-6e652fd .stk--block-align-6e652fd{align-items:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-6e652fd stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-6e652fd-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-47b2d60\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"47b2d60\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-47b2d60 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-47b2d60-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-47b2d60-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_-2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-1.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-2-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Alain L\u00e9vy<\/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-fbdc689\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fbdc689\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fbdc689 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fbdc689-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fbdc689-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. <\/strong><strong>Splinter.<\/strong> Slam ambitions within a <strong>limited range<\/strong>, with a <strong>transfer of captaincy<\/strong>. Opener must carefully evaluate the value of his <strong>heart holdings<\/strong>. In my system, this Splinter specifically shows a <strong>void<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The alternative \u2014 the <strong>2NT game-forcing relay<\/strong>, aimed at gathering distributional information \u2014 is not very useful here. Knowing North\u2019s distribution would not truly allow us to distinguish, for example, between &#x2660;AK96 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>1087 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>75 <span style=\"color: #2f870f;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span>AQ63 and &#x2660;K653 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>KQ93 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>75 <span style=\"color: #2f870f;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2663;<\/span>AJ6.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7dbe0cf\" data-block-id=\"7dbe0cf\"><style>.stk-7dbe0cf .stk--block-align-7dbe0cf{align-items:center !important;}.stk-7dbe0cf {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk--block-align-7dbe0cf stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7dbe0cf-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-523401c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"523401c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-523401c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-523401c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-523401c-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\/4H-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120119\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2786ae1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2786ae1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2786ae1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 66.7% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2786ae1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2786ae1-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/strong> Once again, I side with the majority, but only the clarification provided by <strong>Alain L\u00e9vy<\/strong> seems truly relevant to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential that partner knows whether the <strong>4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Splinter<\/strong> shows a <strong>singleton<\/strong>, a <strong>void<\/strong>, or whether it could be either. Without that agreement, the evaluation becomes highly uncertain.<\/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-628ec00\" data-block-id=\"628ec00\"><style>.stk-628ec00 {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>Here are the players that made it into the <strong>top 6<\/strong>:<\/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-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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Aviram1-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115362\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Aviram1-4.png 376w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Aviram1-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Aviram1-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bravo \u00e0 Aviram1 &#8211; 370 points !<\/strong><\/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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_dominette1201.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127801\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_dominette1201.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_dominette1201-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>#2<\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Dominette12<\/strong>01<\/strong> (Swiss) &#8211; 360 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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_ccmcj.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127802\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_ccmcj.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_ccmcj-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>#2<\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Ccmcj<\/strong><\/strong> (India) &#8211; 360 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-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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Essrange.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127803\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Essrange.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Essrange-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>#2<\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Essrange<\/strong> (Sweden) &#8211; 360 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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_waterbloch.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127804\" style=\"width:198px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_waterbloch.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_waterbloch-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>#2<\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Waterbloch<\/strong> (France) &#8211; 360 <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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_leubeu.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127805\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_leubeu.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_leubeu-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>#2<\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong>ex \u00e6quo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Leubeu<\/strong> (France) &#8211; 360 <br>points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group aligncenter stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-b01698e\" data-block-id=\"b01698e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button 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