The Substitute(For better reading, enlarge this comment pane by clicking the top right arrow)A doctor is called away from a bridge tournament to tend to an emergency. There is still the last board to play. They ask a kibitzer to take his place, even though he knows nothing about the game. They tell him "Just bid what you have and follow suit." You are sitting North, partnering the substitute. Although the declarer is your partner, I tampered with the hand so that you would play it.
(For better reading, enlarge this comment pane by clicking the top right arrow)South took the lead of the king of spades with the ace, cashed the ace and king of trumps, came to his hand with the ace of clubs and played all his diamonds. On the last diamond lead, West was hopelessly squeezed in hearts and spades, and ultimately discarded a heart, whereupon South made the last four tricks in hearts.When the opposition saw South's hand, they called the director, who asked for an explanation of the bidding, and got the following reply: "I was told to bid what I have, and I have: one club, two spades, 3 hearts and 7 diamonds!" (submitted by Mary Martin) Click here to Visit Dini Romito's website Click on the "Board List" tab on top of this text to play other fine champion's hands...
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