Hi bridge friends,

In a tricky hand sent in by one of Jack's students, West opens with 1♥ and we are sitting North with a monster hand: 22 HCP and two singletons. What should we do to show partner our true strength?

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We want to make sure that our bid will force partner to bid. What are our options?

Once we find ourselves bidding to slam, our challenge turns to making our contract. Do we have any hope?

Thank you for sending this hand in, Margaret! What an incredible hand.

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Upcoming in Jack's Monday class:

Stayman. One of the most commonly used conventions in bridge and one of the most useful. It is the only way to find a 4 - 4 major suit fit when partner opens 1NT or 2NT. For the more experienced we will also look at weak Stayman and phoney Stayman!

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Here is a question you can ponder before class:

After partner bids 3NT, what do you do? Leave a comment here with your answer and reasoning and Jack Stocken will pick a few of his favourites.

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I hope you are doing well. Please take good care of yourself.

Yours,

Bajir from Learn Bridge Online

Related links:

• Link to this Youtube video: https://youtu.be/e-DuRQguwKE