CNBC Gold Coast 2018 Bulletin 5th Commonwealth Nations Bridge Championship Gold Coast, Queensland Australia February 14—18 2018 A big welcome to all!
A welcome from the I wish you a new exciting, enjoya- President of the ble and successful bridge adven- World Bridge ture. I will be delighted and hon- Federation oured to join you on the Gold Coast. Dear bridge friends, “Bridge for Peace” Enjoy your stay and your play, and am very pleased and honoured to offer my best good luck to all of you. I greetings to all of you, the participants at the 5th Commonwealth Nations Bridge Championship, Gianarrigo Rona, which will take place on the Gold Coast, President World Bridge Federation Queensland, from 14 – 18 February. A welcome from the President and Both personally, and on behalf of the World Bridge Chairman of the Commonwealth Nations Federation, I would like to congratulate the Organising Committee, chaired by my dear friend Bridge Championship Charles Page: I am sure that the event will be a t is a pleasure to return to Australia for the 5th great success, rewarding the work done by his I Commonwealth Nations Bridge Championship. team with passion and dedication. I want also to There has always been a special magic amongst congratulate the Queensland Bridge Association the countries and players who compete. Thank and the Australian Bridge Federation and its you, Australia, and the Queensland Bridge Associ- President, my dear friend Bruce Neill, for hosting ation for hosting the games. An ideal venue at a the event. lovely time of year. Dear bridge players, the wonderful Gold Coast is A special thanks must go to all the voluntary indi- ready to welcome and host you: your participation viduals, and to the many sponsors without whom here gives you, once again, the opportunity to en- we would be unable to stage this magnificent joy, in peace and harmony, a great bridge event. event. Competing against each other in a spirit of sports- Bridge is a game which surpasses all frontiers and manship, and with a high standard of ethics, will unites all nations in a camaraderie which is a shin- be your contribution to the success of this event, ing light in the world today. showing once again the true values of bridge, proving once again that bridge players can meet at I wish you all an enjoyable championship, and the table in peace, despite the turbulent times we that you will take home with you the ambience of Australia, but also new friendships and happy live in, and showing once again that in order to de- feat hatred we play the Card of Peace. memories.
14th to 18th February, 2018 5th Commonwealth Nations Bridge Championships We welcome all our Common- A welcome from the Convenor wealth visitors, especially those s Convenor of the 2018 Commonwealth Na- competing for the first time. We tions Bridge Championship, I welcome you all are confident you will enjoy A to the Gold Coast. yourselves. Many of you have travelled great distances from Paul Hackett overseas to be here, so I hope you enjoy your time in A welcome from the Co-Patron, 2018 Gold Australia, and to those who have come from Coast Congress throughout Australia, thank you for your support. I wish all teams the best of luck in t is my pleasure to welcome you to the Common- striving to win the Commonwealth I wealth Nations Bridge Championships and the th Nations Bridge Championship. 57 annual Gold Coast Bridge Congress. My best regards, Located in the heart of our vibrant city, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre is a world Charles Page class facility, befitting these prestigious tourna- A welcome from the Mayor of the ments. Gold Coast As the Federal Member for Moncrieff, I take pride in he Commonwealth Nations Bridge Champion- welcoming you to our beautiful city as we count ship is a wonderful adjunct to the athletics down to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. T events of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth The Gold Coast thrives on tourism, and I trust in Games. Your event will provide a great lead-in to your downtime you will make the most of our natu- what will be the biggest sporting spectacle in the ral attractions, entertainment venues and unique southern hemisphere in a decade. lifestyle. A special welcome, too, to World Bridge Federation This year we are fortunate enough to welcome play- President, Gianarrigo Rona, and I am happy once ers from over 18 nations, which is testament to the again to welcome delegates to the Gold Coast event’s popularity. A special thanks must go to the Congress, 2018. tournament organisers for both events, who I am I was delighted to learn that the Gold Coast Bridge sure have been preparing for many months to make Congress is regarded as one of the best events of its this a memorable experience for domestic and inter- type in the world, so the action will be first-class. I national competitors. am sure all involved will enjoy the facilities and am- Whether you are new to the game or have a depth bience of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition of experience, I trust you will make some new Centre, which is highly regarded for the professional- friends and enjoy everything our city has to offer. I ism and friendliness of the staff. wish all the competitors the very best of luck! While your attention will be focused on taking plenty The Hon. Steven Ciobo, of tricks, do make sure you get out and about to en- MP joy all that Gold Coast offers visitors. We have a Federal Member for smorgasbord of entertainment options available Moncrieff from fast-paced excitement to leisurely pursuits offering welcome stress relief. Minister of Trade, Tourism and Investment
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Our restaurants, cafes and bars offer world-class The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination for food and drink in a dazzling variety of venues from domestic and international visitors, and it is easy to shady laneways to sunny beachfronts and spectac- see why. It's home to Queensland’s best beaches ular skyscraper outlooks. and weather, and provides good entertainment I suspect you will notice a distinct air of excite- and a relaxed lifestyle. It also has the advantage of ment as we prepare to showcase our city to a the new sporting facilities, transport infrastructure, global television audience of 1.5 billion. Our en- hospitality upgrades that have been provided to thusiasm appears infectious, as this CNBC has ensure a successful Commonwealth Games, which attracted a record field of 40 teams coming from delivers lasting benefits for the Gold Coast. all corners of the world. The Australian Bridge Federation thanks the I was delighted to learn that the Gold Coast Bridge Queensland Bridge Association for taking the lead Congress is regarded as one of the best events of in running the event. I especially thank Tournament Organiser, Charles Page and his team for all their its type in the world, so the action will be first- class. I am sure all involved will enjoy the facilities planning and efforts to make this event a success. and ambience of the Gold Coast Convention and Our game is acknowledged as a wonderful activity Exhibition Centre, which is highly regarded for the because it is mentally challenging, provides ongo- professionalism and friendliness of the staff. ing learning opportunities, and provides significant While your attention will be focussed on taking travel opportunities for the more adventurous. plenty of tricks, do make sure you get out and I’m positive you will enjoy your stay here, and I about to enjoy all that the Gold Coast offers visi- hope that you will have the opportunity to stay on tors. We have a smorgasbord of entertainment and play in our famous Gold Coast Congress and options available, from fast-paced excitement to that, in between playing, you’ll have leisurely pursuits offering welcome stress relief. time to explore all that the Gold Our restaurants, cafes and bars offer world-class Coast has to offer. food and drink in a dazzling variety of venues, Please enjoy! from shady laneways to sunny beachfronts and Bruce Neill, President ABF spectacular skyscraper outlooks. A welcome from the President of the Whether this is your first time to the Gold Coast or Queensland Bridge Association a return visit, I hope you enjoy a great time. Please n behalf of the Queensland Bridge Associa- take home plenty of won- O tion, I am delighted to welcome all partici- th derful memories. pants in the 5 Commonwealth Nations Bridge Championship, being held at the magnificent Gold Tom Tate, GC Mayor Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Along with A welcome from the President of the a few local players, there are Australian players Australian Bridge Federation who had a significant distance to travel for this event, but the majority of players are from over- n behalf of the Australian Bridge Federation seas, and their travel time to participate in the th O I welcome all players to the 5 Common- event was often a day or more. wealth Nations Bridge Championship being held at The Gold Coast is a major tourist destination for the magnificent Gold Coast Convention and domestic and international visitors and it is hoped Exhibition Centre. that International visitors in particular will have the
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time and opportunity to see why. If the weather you, West, 2 by North, pass from partner, East follows normal patterns, there should be ample and a leap to 6 by South, David Mossop. opportunity to enjoy some sunny days on the You hold J863, A6, 2, .KJ10976 beach. At the other table, the bidding has been (with no The Queensland Bridge Association was invited to interference from your side) 2 (Game Force) by take the lead in running this event by the ABF, and South, 2 relay by North, 3 by South, 4 by we had no hesitation in taking up the challenge. I North, 4 (cuebid) by South, followed by 6 from am especially indebted to Tournament Organiser North, ending the auction. Charles Page and his team, for all their planning and effort to make this event a success. This in- Your lead? volved an enormous amount of discussion and cor- Board 19, South deals, EW vulnerable respondence with leading figures within the Com- K 5 2 monwealth Nations Bridge Associations. 8 7 5 Welcome one and all! 9 5 4 . A Q 4 3 Richard Wallis, J 8 6 3 Q 10 9 7 4 President QBA A 6 J 10 3 2 8 3 . K J 10 9 7 6 . 8 5 2 A Four years ago in Glasgow . . . K Q 9 4 2 What Would You Lead? A K Q J 10 7 . 6 t the 2014 Commonwealth Nations Champi- OPEN ROOM: onships Final, won by the Chairman’s Team, A WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH Paul Hackett, David Bakhshi, Jason Hackett, David Jones P Hackett Rees Mossop Mossop, Justin Hackett, Andrew McIntosh from 1 Wales, Gary Jones, John Salisbury, Mike Tedd, 2. 2 Pass 6 Patrick Jourdain, Tim Rees, Tony Ratcliff, this lead All Pass problem came up at an early stage, when Wales CLOSED ROOM: were ahead in the match. WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH Bakhshi Ratcliff McIntosh Jourdain The bidding has been 1 by South, dealer, 2. by 21 Pass 22 Pass 3 Pass 4 Pass 43 Pass 6 All Pass 1. Game Force 2. Relay 3. Cuebid Bulletin Editor Mark Horton had this to say: “I am not a fan of this somewhat agricultural style of bid- ding – if North had held A, then 7 would almost certainly have been laydown. (Opening 4NT, any-
Chairman’s Team: Jason Hackett, David Mossop, one?) However, when West led his red ace, declar- Paul Hackett, Andrew McIntosh, er was soon claiming, +920.
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In the Closed Room, West led 2. Declarer Commonwealth Nations Teams Qualifying Swiss won with the king, unblocked A, played a 1 ACT 7 BROWN diamond to the nine, cashed K and .A, 2 AUSTRALIA GOLD 11 ENGLAND B discarding hearts and then played 8. 3 AUSTRALIA GREEN 36 WALES Strictly speaking, East should cover this, en- suring declarer lose a heart, but he was 4 AUSTRALIA SENIORS 30 SOUTH AFRICA 1 sure declarer was not going to run it, and 5 AUSTRALIA WOMEN 32 TASMANIA thus Mr. Grosvenor made an appearance. 6 BLACK SWAN 8 CANADA RED West took the king with the ace and in due 7 BROWN 1 ACT course declarer lost a heart, one down, -50 8 CANADA RED 6 BLACK SWAN and 14 IMPs to Chairman. 9 CANADA WHITE 25 ENGLAND MAROON Suppose declarer goes to dummy with 9 10 ENGLAND A 24 QUEENSLAND GOLD at trick two and advances 8. If East covers 11 ENGLAND B 2 AUSTRALIA GOLD and declarer plays an honour, West can 12 GUERNSEY 16 ISLE OF MAN win, but must now give declarer access to 13 HOUSE 18 MAGIC EYES dummy. Then declarer can take a heart fi- nesse. If West withholds A, declarer must 14 INDIA A 22 NSW guess the layout - has West ducked with 15 INDIA B 27 SCOTLAND BLUE A6 or A63 or does East have AJ or A10. 16 ISLE OF MAN 12 GUERNSEY Of course, East would not cover 8 and de- 17 LEIBOWITZ 23 PRESIDENT'S TEAM clarer would play an honour as before. 18 MAGIC EYES 13 HOUSE 19 MALAYSIA 29 SINGAPORE 20 MOREN 31 SOUTH AFRICA 1 21 NEW ZEALAND 33 VAJIRA BC eld at the Gold Coast Bridge Club on HFebruary 13, the Gold Coast Interna- 22 NSW 14 INDIA A tional Invitational Pairs attracted 36 tables, 23 PRESIDENT'S TEAM 17 LEIBOWITZ a great turnout for the welcome event to 24 QUEENSLAND GOLD 10 ENGLAND B the Championship. 25 QUEENSLAND MAROON 9 CANADA WHITE 1. Jaggy Shivdasani—Rajeshwar Tiwari 26 SOUTH AUSTRALIA 34 VICTORIA 2. Marjorie Askew—William Powell 27 SCOTLAND BLUE 15 INDIA B 3. Paul Hackett—Derek Patterson 28 SCOTLAND WHITE 35 WA DIAMONDS 4. Sue Spurway—Krystyna Homik 29 SINGAPORE 19 MALAYSIA 5. Paula & David McLeish 30 SOUTH AFRICA 1 4 AUSTRALIAN SENIORS' 6. Barnet Shenkin—Gerald Haase 31 SOUTH AFRICA 2 20 MOREN 7. Greg Hingle—Diana Rosslee 32 TASMANIA 5 AUSTRALIAN WOMEN 8. Jason Hackett—Justin Hackett 33 VAJIRA BC 21 NEW ZEALAND Please remember to send any copy for the 34 VICTORIA 26 SOUTH AUSTRALIA bulletin to Stephen Lester at 35 WA DIAMONDS 28 SCOTLAND WHITE [email protected] 36 WALES 3 AUSTRALIA GREEN
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TEAMS AND TEAM MEMBERS
ACT George Kozakos, Arjuna De Livera, David Appleton, Khokan Bagchi, David Lilley, Brad Coles, Margaret Bourke (npc) AUSTRALIA GOLD *Phil Markey (c), Joachim Haffer, David Wiltshire, Max Henbest, Pauline Gumby, Warren Lazer AUSTRALIA GREEN *Renee Cooper, Francesca McGrath, Jamie Thompson, Matt Smith, Tomer Libman, Andrew Spooner AUSTRALIA SENIORS Terry Brown, Peter Buchen, Ian Thomson, Ron Klinger, Avinash Kanetkar, Bruce Neill, Matthew Mullamphy (npc) AUSTRALIA WOMEN Candice Ginsberg, Barbara Travis, Paula McLeish, Di Smart, Anna St Clair, Kim Frazer BLACK SWAN Virginia Seward, Rose Moore, Linda Coli, Mimi Packer, Jonathan Free BROWN Vanessa Brown (c), Will Jenner‚ O'Shea, Leigh Gold, Mike Doecke, Peter Hollands CANADA RED *Gray McMullin (c), Michael Yuen, Nick Stock, Martin Henneberger CANADA WHITE *Katie Thorpe, Judith Gartaganis, Nick Gartaganis, Joey Silver, John Carruthers ENGLAND A *Steve Eginton, Bill Hirst, Gary Hyett, Chris Duckworth, Brian Callaghan ENGLAND B *Frances Hinden, Graham Osborne, David Burn, Kieran Dyke GUERNSEY *Don Babbe, Anne Babbe, Cherry McMillen, Liz Thompson, Martin Jones, Hugh Bacon HOUSE Peter Gill, Liz Sylvester, Yumin Li, John Scotford, Laura Ginnan INDIA A *Kiran Nadar (c) Bachiraju Satyanarayana, Sunit Chokshi, Keyzad Anklesaria, Jaggy Shivdasani, Rajeshwar Tiwari INDIA B *Hemant Jalan (c), Ashish Malhotra, Kaustabh Nandi, Kaustubh Bendre, Sumit Mukherjee, Debabrata Majumdar ISLE OF MAN *Stephen Baggs, Paul DeWeerd, Andy Elliot, John Large, Tadhg O'Mahony, Bernard Palmer LEIBOWITZ Tony Leibowitz, Justin Mill, Liam Milne, Tony Nunn, Nabil Edgtton, Ashley Bach MAGIC EYES Esther C. Sophonpanich (c), Somchai Baisamut, Vallapa Svangsopakul, Asdang Riamsri MALAYSIA *Dick Shek (c), Joan Butts, Jane Davies, David Law, Susan Shek MOREN Neville Francis (c), Magnus Moren, Andrew Mill, Simon Hinge NEW ZEALAND *John Skipper, Jane Skipper, John Wignall, Kris Wooles, Jenny Millington, Barry Jones NEW SOUTH WALES George Bilski, Nicky Strasser, Peter Strasser, Peter Fordham, Richard Douglas, Bob Sebesfi PRESIDENT’S TEAM Roger O'Shea , Derek Patterson, Jason Hackett, Justin Hackett, Paul Hackett QUEENSLAND GOLD Alan Gibson (c), Brian Patterson, Alison Dawson, Elizabeth Zeller QUEENSLAND MAROON Richard Ward (c), Therese Tully, Richard Wallis, Lyn Carter, Terry Strong, Jill Magee SOUTH AUSTRALIA John Zollo, George Smolanko, Roger Januskze, Jarrad Dunbar SCOTLAND BLUE *Anne Symons (c), Brian Short, Alan Goodman, Sandy Duncan, Finlay Marshall SCOTLAND WHITE *Iain Sime, John Murdoch, Gerald Haase, Victor Silverstone, Derek Diamond, Barnet Shenkin, Andrew Symons (npc) SINGAPORE *Greta Chai, Marvin Lai, Liw Meng Hong, Nancy Chan, Sugi SOUTH AFRICA 1 *Craig Gower, Peter Ward, Jenny Gautschi, Peta Balderson, Di Rosslee, Gregory Hingle SOUTH AFRICA 2 *Bev Hewitt, Trish Crosse, Patrick Hansen, Valerie Taylor TASMANIA Hugh Grosvenor, Ann Paton, Hilton Francis, John Bailey VAJIRA BC Rex Perera (c), Vasantha Kumar, Romesh Bandaranaike, Anthea De Alwis, Suchi Ratnatunga VICTORIA David Morgan (c), Jamie Ebery, Stephen Wiesz, Dee Harley WA DIAMONDS Deana Wilson (c), Cynthia Belonogoff, Kaiping Chen, Fiske Warren, Alan Harrop, Jonathan Pynt WALES *John Salsbury, Tim Rees, Gary Jones, Paul Lamford * Eligible Commonwealth Team
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