Posted 2015-August-08, 07:55
MP, Instant, 34
At my table I overcalled 4S over 3D, and played it there for an easy 12 tricks after they cashed Diamond Ace at trick 1.
Having missed a stone cold slam I deserved below average, although I expected my action (and result) to be the mode. I was not wrong re the latter, but I was amazed to score 60% so checked what else happened, and found a few of the above.
I gather that these tables are likely also to be version 34, but I cannot be certain.
I have some sympathy for them. If overcalling 4S is going to miss slam, maybe double is right (opposite a sensible North, that is). I will still be overcalling 4S next time.
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