{"id":78759,"date":"2023-09-29T11:53:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T09:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/?p=78759"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:53:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T09:53:11","slug":"shahzaad-natt-analysis-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/en\/shahzaad-natt-analysis-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Shahzaad Natt\u2019s tournament held in September: deal analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shahzaad-natt-tournament-analysis-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Shahzaad Natt's tournament analysis\" class=\"wp-image-78736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shahzaad-natt-tournament-analysis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shahzaad-natt-tournament-analysis-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shahzaad-natt-tournament-analysis-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shahzaad-natt-tournament-analysis-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/shahzaad-natt-tournament-analysis.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Have you played&nbsp;<strong>Shahzaad Natt\u2019s tournament in September?<\/strong>&nbsp;Whether you have played it or not, watch a video replay of his tournament and enjoy his tips to improve your level!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shahzaad Natt&#039;s Tournament of September 17, 2023\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PjLQ3mI6GEM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a summary of the most interesting bits of analysis in this tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal #1<\/strong><\/h2>\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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-1.png 862w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-1-300x271.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-1-768x694.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A few key points on this deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Checking the count signal at trick 1. This gives you an idea of how many times it might be necessary to duck.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Noticing the potential of the heart suit: if East has Tx or Jx there will be a finesse position in Hearts after cashing the Ace and King. It is a matter of good technique to unblock the heart Nine and Eight \u2013 although not actually necessary here, since we have plenty of entries. It\u2019s also worth noting that it is superior to take a finesse, rather than playing for JTx trebleton in East, when we see an honour. This is a classic example of the Principle of Restricted Choice.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Although it didn\u2019t manifest itself on the deal, if West had had 5 spades and JTxx(x) of Hearts, he could have been squeezed between the last spade and his heart stop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal #2<\/strong><\/h2>\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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-2.png 887w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-2-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-2-768x715.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Definitely the most complex deal of the bunch and one on which I didn\u2019t cover myself in glory. I made a series of poor guesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was partly because I had forgotten that East wouldn\u2019t open 1NT with this hand. Argine often doesn\u2019t open 1NT with a prime hand with a 5-card major, whereas I would always open 1NT.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of play, I suggested that ruffing the third trick in Dummy might be beneficial if East had T9 of Clubs; I now think this is very unlikely, as they probably don\u2019t have length in Clubs (they have 5 spades) and they almost definitely have a top club to justify their opening bid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many possible takeaways but I think the best would have been simply to discard at Trick 3.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal #3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-3.png 793w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-3-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-3-768x719.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Some important ideas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Checking the count signal in Diamonds. We have very few entries to both hands and may have to play for Ax in West. Depending on the cards played by East and West, this may or may not be consistent. If Ax isn\u2019t possible, we may need to switch to clubs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>When West leads the Four of Spades, we know they have exactly 5 spades, as they showed at least 5 for their overcall and we now see the 3 from East. It\u2019s not obvious how this will be useful yet but it is vital to always consider the shape.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal #4<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-4.png 783w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-4-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-4-768x713.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I believe that the interesting points on this deal come from the bidding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>I think playing with a partner that is expecting it, you should open 2S. I generally believe in over-pre-empting by one level at favourable vulnerability. Particularly in 1<sup>st <\/sup>and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> seat, when either partner or the opponents are unlimited. Your partner should raise cautiously facing this strategy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Even if you think an action may be best in isolation, it may not be the best play in the moment. I think opening 2S here would be a mistake, as Argine is unlikely to be in on the joke. Furthermore, it is a bid which will increase the variance of your results. I think that if you are a good declarer, at MPs, you should strive to play in a normal contract and take more tricks than everybody else.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal #5<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-5.png 837w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-5-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-5-768x717.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Some points of good technique:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Working out the diamond break from the spots on the opening lead.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Realising that once a heart had been discarded, they must be good (based on the count signals).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>After misguessing the clubs, we still had the potential for making an extra trick. In the diagrammed position, imagine that East had started with Tx in spades, rather than xx. Imagine, also, that West had started with the club Ace. Now, when we cash the spade King, the Ten will drop from East and our A9 will form a major tenace. We would now have the option of exiting with the club King to throw West in. We would have to guess correctly and we would not be making any more tricks if East had started with that card.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal #6<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-6.png 845w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-6-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-6-768x708.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Important card-play ideas in yet another 3NT:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Realising the potential of the club 7. After the opening lead, we can deduce that West has led from 98xx(x) (assuming a lead from length \u2013 which is what Argine prefers). After the Jack is covered by the Queen, we will have a major tenace, potentially allowing us to throw West in.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>The spade suit has some potential to come in for one loser after the Queen is covered, even if it is not 3-3. We can catch doubleton Ten or Nine. Thanks to Argine\u2019s count signals, we didn\u2019t have to concede an extra two tricks unnecessarily.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal #7<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-7.png 875w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-7-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-7-768x713.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The main idea in the bidding is that jumping to 3H has a few benefits: firstly, sometimes partner has a hand that isn\u2019t strong enough to invite but will produce a game opposite four-card support. For example: x KQxxx xx Qxxxx.&nbsp;<br>Secondly, the opponents are very likely to balance over 2H and find their likely spade fit \u2013 this means that we are going to compete to 3H anyway. We might as well do it before they do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key idea in the card play is that although there is a normal play in trumps (playing for the drop), the \u2018second-best\u2019 play is actually very close. Even a small amount of information could persuade us to finesse instead. It is a matter of good technique to try to gather information in the side suits before making the crucial decision in the guess suit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deal #8<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 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\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-78756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-8.png 856w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-8-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/funbridge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shahzaad-Natt-tournament-analysis-september-2023-8-768x729.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The key idea here is guessing in Clubs. Both diamonds and clubs are unbid suits here, so East could plausibly have led either of them. However, when he holds the club Ace, he would never lead a club but he might lead a diamond. Furthermore, it looks as if East has led from QT9 and if East held Qxxx(x) in Clubs, that would have been a more attractive lead.&nbsp; All this makes us lean towards playing a club to the K.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a practical note, it is worth leading the J to try and entice a cover, since Argine covers honours a little too frequently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do you think of this article?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Share your view with other bridge players in the Comments section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you played&nbsp;Shahzaad Natt\u2019s tournament in September?&nbsp;Whether you have played it or not, watch a video replay of his tournament and enjoy his tips to improve your level! Here is a summary of the most interesting bits of analysis in this tournament. Deal #1 A few key points on this deal. Deal #2 Definitely the most complex deal of the bunch and one on which I didn\u2019t cover myself in glory. I made a series of poor guesses. This was partly because I had forgotten that East wouldn\u2019t open 1NT with this hand. 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