{"id":132909,"date":"2026-09-23T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=132909"},"modified":"2026-09-23T06:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T04:33:49","slug":"answers-bidding-contest-09-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/answers-bidding-contest-09-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Answers to the September 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_Red-Purple-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Red-Purple-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Red-Purple-1024x576-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Header_Bidding-Contest_Red-Purple-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\">Deal 1 <\/a><br><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne2\" href=\"#donne2\">Deal 2 <\/a><br><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne3\" href=\"#donne3\">Deal 3 <\/a><br><a data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#donne4\" href=\"#donne4\">Deal 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\">Deal 1: None vulnerable. IMPs.&nbsp;<strong><em>4<\/em><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>=&nbsp;<em>Major two-suiter.<\/em><\/strong><\/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-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_1_-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_1_-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_1_-1-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_1_-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_1_-1-768x762.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/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>Pass<\/strong>: 100<br><strong><strong><strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 70<br><strong>5<\/strong>&#x2663;: 40<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-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_-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-18.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-18-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Paul Chemla<\/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>4&#x2660;. It is clear that with three Aces missing, including a complete lack of diamond control, I am forced to settle for 4&#x2660;. By passing over East\u2019s double, a chance arises to find a slam if my partner holds two Aces and the diamond control. Is this a poisoned gift? An optimistic player would not resist it.<\/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_-1-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-1-12.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-1-12-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Sandra Rimstedt<\/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>Pass<\/strong>. I have never played this convention. My plan is to pass and hope my partner bids 4<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>. That way, if I then bid 4&#x2660;, I hope it shows slam interest, the only explanation for why I did not bid 4&#x2660; directly. I think redoubling and then bidding 4&#x2660; means the same thing but with a diamond control in addition. If my partner is not on the same wavelength, it could be tragic, but \u201cthat\u2019s life\u201d.<\/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_Mikael-Rimstedt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Mikael-Rimstedt.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Mikael-Rimstedt-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Mikael Rimstedt<\/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=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f0ee247-inner-blocks\">\n<p>4&#x2660;. Here it would be useful to know what a 4&#x2663; bid would mean (also a major two suiter, but with a small slam hope?). I cannot afford to go to the 5 level if my partner has a major two suiter that is really minimum for game with two diamond losers. So I resign myself to 4&#x2660;, though on some days I might consider 5<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, which partner should read as a strong spade fit.<\/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_Zia-Mahmood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Zia Mahmood<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-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>Pass. Does 4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> have slam potential, or is it a hand limited to game? I would have passed. I have a huge hand, but partner might hold &#x2660;J7642 <span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>A8654 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>5 &#x2663;32\u2026 When partner bids 4<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>, I will say 4&#x2660;, hoping my initial pass makes him understand I have a good 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-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\/Pass-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129544\"\/><\/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><br>Pass. Zia should be partnered with Sandra, since they are on the same wavelength! This does seem the best way to get the message across that you have a very good 4&#x2660; bid without a diamond control. I do not think that in France a hand like the one Zia mentions would bid 4<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. But does a hand such as &#x2660;AJ762 <span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>A9864 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>2 &#x2663;32 deserve to go through a slam try? Nothing is obvious in any of this. So, <strong>if partner can hold this type of hand, you have to make a move.<\/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\">Deal 2: None vulnerable. IMPs.<\/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-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_2_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_2_.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_2_-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_2_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_2_-768x762.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/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>1&#x2660;<\/strong>: 100<br><strong>6&#x2660;<\/strong>: 50<br><strong><strong><strong>4&#x2660;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 40<br><strong>Double:<\/strong> 10<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-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-09a8e3d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"09a8e3d\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-09a8e3d {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-09a8e3d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-09a8e3d-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_-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-18.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-18-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Paul Chemla<\/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>1&#x2660;. Doubling would be a waste of time, there is so much to say with this 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-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-4f84ee1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4f84ee1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4f84ee1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4f84ee1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4f84ee1-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_-1-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-1-13.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-1-13-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Sandra Rimstedt<\/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>1&#x2660;. I prefer to bid 1&#x2660; now and, on my next turn, I will bid diamonds at any level but no lower than 5<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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-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-88e1fc6\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"88e1fc6\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-88e1fc6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.33400000000002% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-88e1fc6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-88e1fc6-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_Mikael-Rimstedt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Mikael-Rimstedt.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Mikael-Rimstedt-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Mikael Rimstedt<\/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 calc(66.666% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !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>1&#x2660;. A difficult hand. Since I do not yet know all the forces at play, settling for 1&#x2660; for now will let me see things more clearly. It would be incredible for us to stop there, and if I can get a spade fit or learn that my partner has some values, that will be very useful in deciding whether to stop in game or consider a slam. <strong>I see no point in rushing with this hand, given that I hold the dominant suit, spades.<\/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-88cd7e1\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"88cd7e1\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-88cd7e1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-88cd7e1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-88cd7e1-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Zia Mahmood<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-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>1&#x2660;. The first rule of \u201cpaki\u201d (Pakistani) style bidding:<strong> produce a sequence your opponents will remember!<\/strong> There is no case where 1 Spade will be the final contract, and when we later play the slam in spades or diamonds, it will be unforgettable (not for my partner, I hope)!<\/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\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1S-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101406\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/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>1&#x2660;. A unanimous jury, that is rare. The arguments are reasonable. Mikael Rimstedt summed it all up: it is better to take your time and watch the various bids to make the right final decision. When you hold spades, you are less troubled, since you can always outbid at the same level. The risk that 1&#x2660; ends up being the final bid is extremely low, and if that happens, it will make an excellent dinner table story!<\/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\">Deal 3: None vulnerable. IMPs<\/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-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_3_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_3_.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_3_-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_3_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_3_-768x762.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/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>3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 100<br><strong>Pass<\/strong>: 60<br><strong>4NT<\/strong>: 60<br><strong>Double<\/strong>: 10<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-spacer stk-block-spacer stk--no-padding stk-block stk-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-7aa186c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7aa186c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-7aa186c {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-7aa186c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7aa186c-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_-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-18.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-18-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Paul Chemla<\/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>3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. Barring a special convention, and with a complete spade misfit, I choose a natural bid. The auction will probably come back to me at the 5&#x2663; level.<\/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-53cf57e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"53cf57e\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-53cf57e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-53cf57e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-53cf57e-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_-1-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-1-12.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-1-12-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Sandra Rimstedt<\/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>4NT. Maybe 4NT shows the minors in this sequence? Because if I had spade support, I could start by showing a fit with 2NT or 3<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>. So that would be the best possible bid if it is in my system. If not, I will start with a double and bid 5&#x2663; over a possible 4&#x2660; from my partner<\/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-d4aadc3\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d4aadc3\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d4aadc3 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d4aadc3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d4aadc3-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_Mikael-Rimstedt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Mikael-Rimstedt.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Mikael-Rimstedt-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Mikael Rimstedt<\/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>Pass. Another hand where it is very hard to know where you are going. Doubling with a 5 5, or as here with a 6 6, always leads to big problems, so I veto that bid. I could bid 3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> or 3&#x2663;, but if we are in a total misfit, that will also drive us into the wall. I think the most flexible bid is pass. If the opponents find a heart fit, I will bid 4NT to show a minor two suiter. But if West does not support hearts, I think it will be better not to push the bidding too high on our side, because we will probably be in a total misfit. So I prefer to pass and see.<\/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-cb23fba\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cb23fba\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cb23fba {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cb23fba-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cb23fba-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Zia Mahmood<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-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>3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. I would not think very highly of someone who doubled with this hand. Since I like to bid my suits and play the contracts (if possible), I start by naming my diamonds before moving on to clubs.<\/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\/3D-16.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123571\"\/><\/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>3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>. Because it is the majority choice, but I have a slight preference for pass and Mikael\u2019s reasoning. In fact, every bid has its drawback. Bidding 3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> risks playing far too high in case of a misfit (partner 6 4 in the majors, for example). So it is better to wait and make a risk free 4NT bid if the opponents find a fit, you will tell me? Yes, unless the auction continues with 4<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span> by West and 4&#x2660; by North. Then all we will have left is our eyes to cry with\u2026<\/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\">Deal 4: None vulnerable. IMPs<\/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-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"992\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_4_.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_4_.png 1000w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_4_-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_4_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/BC_Sep_EN_4_-768x762.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/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>2<\/strong><\/strong><span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>: 100<br>1&#x2660;: 80<br><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>3<strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 60<br><strong><strong><strong>3&#x2663;<\/strong><\/strong>:<\/strong> 40<br>2<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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-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-9c8f82a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9c8f82a\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9c8f82a {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-9c8f82a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9c8f82a-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_-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-18.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-18-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Paul Chemla<\/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>1&#x2660;. The Cachalot lets me make this bid. The hand is too good for 3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> and, in my view, does not lend itself to a cue bid of 3&#x2663;. As a reminder for those who do not know: in this sequence, if you play the Cachalot, double promises at least four spades, and 1&#x2660; shows fewer than four spades and asks partner to bid 1NT, since a no trump contract will play better from his hand, which takes the overcaller\u2019s lead. Here, we will continue with a diamond bid to show a limit 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-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-c136c1c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c136c1c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-c136c1c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c136c1c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c136c1c-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_-1-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-1-12.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_-1-12-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Sandra Rimstedt<\/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>2<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>. A hand that is at least invitational with a diamond fit. If partner rebids 2NT, I will say 3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> to show a hand better suited to playing in diamonds (and only invitational) than in no trump. I am worried about the two majors.<\/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-dc7dceb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dc7dceb\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-dc7dceb {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dc7dceb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dc7dceb-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_Mikael-Rimstedt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Mikael-Rimstedt.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Mikael-Rimstedt-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em>Mikael Rimstedt<\/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>2<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>. This generally shows either good diamond support or just a balanced hand asking partner to bid 2NT with a stopper, or to name a two suiter or a one suiter with an unbalanced hand. Whatever his bid over my 2<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>, I will easily be able to bid 3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> to show constructive diamond support.<\/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-420d9ac\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"420d9ac\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-420d9ac {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 33.3% !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-420d9ac-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-420d9ac-inner-blocks\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Zia-Mahmood-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em><strong><em><strong><em>Zia Mahmood<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-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>2<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>. Shows at least invitational diamond support. I would be surprised if there were any other answers!<\/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\/2H-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105901\"\/><\/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> 2<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span>. A big surprise for me. In France, this 2<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span> bid is classically game forcing with a diamond fit, so it will rarely be chosen. Outside France, this cue bid is apparently very popular; it is played as an at least invitational raise and got unanimous support here with this hand. A chance to rethink the system? I will admit, though, that if you play the Cachalot, the 1&#x2660; bid is still very tempting, letting you bid 3<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #fe8006;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2666;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> on the next round if the opponents find a fit at the 2<span style=\"color: #eb2020;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">&#x2665;<\/span> level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/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 <\/strong>8:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Benzo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132933\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Benzo.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Benzo-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>#1<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>benzo<\/strong><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 380 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_papinouche.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132934\" style=\"width:198px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_papinouche.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_papinouche-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><strong><strong><strong>#<\/strong>2 <strong><strong>tied<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong><strong>papinouche<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 370 points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Chatrmel.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132935\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Chatrmel.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Chatrmel-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><strong><strong><strong>#<\/strong>2 <strong><strong>tied<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>chatrmel<\/strong> (France) &#8211; 370 points<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-110d8dd\" data-block-id=\"110d8dd\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-110d8dd-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c7420da\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c7420da\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c7420da-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c7420da-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_Dufour-F.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132936\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Dufour-F.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Dufour-F-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>2 <strong><strong>tied<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>dufour f<\/strong><\/strong> (France) &#8211; 370 points<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2664b23\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2664b23\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2664b23-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2664b23-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_sameer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132937\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_sameer.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_sameer-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>2 <strong><strong>tied<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>sameer<\/strong><\/strong> (India) &#8211; 370 points<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-89f2370\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"89f2370\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-89f2370-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-89f2370-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_Baptiste-Couet.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132938\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Baptiste-Couet.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Baptiste-Couet-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>3 <strong><strong>tied<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>baptiste couet<\/strong><\/strong> (France) &#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-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_U-rit-jaune.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132939\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_U-rit-jaune.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_U-rit-jaune-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>#<\/strong>3 <strong><strong>tied<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>u rit jaune<\/strong><\/strong> (France) &#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_Lowwood.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132940\" style=\"width:198px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Lowwood.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Avatar_Lowwood-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><strong><strong><strong>#3<\/strong> <strong><strong>tied<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>lowwood<\/strong><\/strong> (Germany) &#8211; 360 points<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/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 is-style-link stk-block stk-371878d\" data-block-id=\"371878d\"><style>.stk-371878d {border-top-left-radius:0px !important;border-top-right-radius:0px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:0px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:0px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-371878d .stk-button{padding-top:10px !important;padding-right:24px !important;padding-bottom:10px !important;padding-left:24px !important;border-top-left-radius:14px !important;border-top-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:14px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:14px !important;}.stk-371878d .stk-button .stk--inner-svg svg:last-child{margin-inline-start:0px !important;}.stk-371878d .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-371878d .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;}}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-lift\" href=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bridge_ranking_EN.pdf\" title=\"Participer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\"><strong>View rankings<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To find your score in the rankings, click on <strong>&#8220;Ctrl + F&#8221;<\/strong> and search for your Funbridge username. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On mobile: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0fa8993\" data-block-id=\"0fa8993\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0fa8993-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-8da5604\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"8da5604\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-8da5604-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-8da5604-inner-blocks\">\n<p><strong>IOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-39-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-39-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-39-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-39-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-39-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-39.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the Share icon (arrow inside a box). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-29-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-29-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-29-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-29-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-29-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-29.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Go down through the menu and then click on &#8220;Search in page&#8221;. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-21-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-21-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-21-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-21-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-21-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-21.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enter your username. 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