I play bridge and poker for a living(less poker now that I can't play online) I feel very fortunate that I am able to earn a living playing games I truly love. My all-time bridge hero is Paul Soloway.
Read more »Playing in a Gatlinburg Regional KO, I picked up the following hand in 4th seat, favorable.
The auction started with 2 passes but then 3rd seat opened 2♦, weak. Bobby and I play Leaping Michaels over 2♦, where 4♣ would show clubs and a major, so I bid 4♣. Bobby asked which major I held with 4♦. I showed hearts and everyone passed.
The lead was a low diamond to the ♦Q. RHO then led the ♦K, which I ruffed high. I drew trumps in two rounds ending in dummy, and then led the ♦J, RHO covering with the ♦A. Ruffing the ♦A high led to the following position:
We've lost a diamond and must lose two clubs, and we need to avoid losing a third club. The opponents have failed to find their club ruff, so can we make them pay for their mistake? Think about how you would continue before reading on.
