Twenty plus Eighty
Twenty part-scores are rarely worth much. Not so on this week’s deal from Rubber Bridge.
* Preferable to One Notrump. With a 20 part-score, minors close the gap on majors, in that Four will give game.
** Marginal (at best).
*** Game bid.
§ Stymied. Over Three Clubs, West would offer Three Diamonds (it takes a Spade ruff to defeat Four Diamonds).
In response to his partner’s bid, West led Ace and another Heart. Winning
