At our table the auction escalated rapidly to six hearts and I made what seemed an obvious Lightner double. Obvious, that is, until I realised that my partner was not on lead. I tried to avoid showing any sign of embarrassment and led the nine of clubs. Partner's ace was good news, as the contract could easily have been cold with an overtrick. After an agonising wait a spade hit the table and I could breathe again. Thank you partner!
Friday, 23 March 2012
Reverse Lightner
We made too many mistakes to make the cut in the regional final of the National Pairs, and in any case we have already used up a lifetime's worth of good fortune in this event. This wild hand provided some light relief.
At our table the auction escalated rapidly to six hearts and I made what seemed an obvious Lightner double. Obvious, that is, until I realised that my partner was not on lead. I tried to avoid showing any sign of embarrassment and led the nine of clubs. Partner's ace was good news, as the contract could easily have been cold with an overtrick. After an agonising wait a spade hit the table and I could breathe again. Thank you partner!
At our table the auction escalated rapidly to six hearts and I made what seemed an obvious Lightner double. Obvious, that is, until I realised that my partner was not on lead. I tried to avoid showing any sign of embarrassment and led the nine of clubs. Partner's ace was good news, as the contract could easily have been cold with an overtrick. After an agonising wait a spade hit the table and I could breathe again. Thank you partner!
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