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HE ULLETIN TPublished by the QueenslandQBA Bridge Association BNovember-December 2006 Volume 32 No www.qldbridge.com Email: [email protected] 6 Reg and Joan hang up ‘How good was Tim Seres?’ and lots From the more. That night I was a guest for dinner, their Law books with much more bridge talk. President It’s been my privilege to work with Reg, and Joan McPheat, often in the years since and to admire and respect what they have done for our game in so many areas. Now they have time to concentrate on playing - I wish them good luck and great enjoyment. Keith Their final event as directors was the QBA McDonald Graded Pairs. HIS is the last Bulletin for 2006 and Tony Jackman Tmy chance to wish all players a merry Christmas and a happy New Year for 2007.It has been a busy year with a number of people to be thanked. The QBA Council has been most supportive, our host clubs for staging State titles, all officials and importantly our manager, Kim Ellaway. I must not forget our sponsors. December 17 ABN-AMRO Morgans deserve special attention but all our sponsors are entitled QCBC to a big ‘Thank You’ from their respective clubs and members. The Brisbane Bridge Centre hosted the Pill Peddling Postponed Open Pairs and QCBC hosted the Graded ABOUT forty years ago, I was a young Teams and the Mixed Teams. medical detailer with an area that included QBA Senior The Mixed Teams has not concluded. Toowoomba. On one visit I called on a Dr There are a number of State titles to be Reg Busch. Early in the discussion bridge resolved before the year is over! (somehow) got a mention. All talk of Swiss Teams I know 2007 is going to be an even better potions and pills was suspended; instead year, thanks to you all. ■ it was, ‘What did Reese and Shapiro do’; February 10-11 Sunshine Coast Contents Contact Beth Spork 5493 1647 From the President .......................................................................................... 1 Smoke and Mirrors by Lindy Vincent ........................................................... 2 Surfers Novice Teams by Eric Parsons ......................................................... 2 A Goodie but an Oldie by Eva Berger ........................................................ 3 Intending Triallists are Cuppaidge’s Column by George Cuppaidge .............................................. 4 Invited to Attend 25 Years Ago by Reg Busch ............................................................................. 7 QBA Teacher’s Corner .............................................................................................. 8 Book Review by Denise Dodd ....................................................................10 Selection Trials Club News .......................................................................................................10 Introduction Results ...............................................................................................................10 Night Director’s Corner by Jan Peach ..................................................................12 7pm Monday Feb 5 QBA Contact Details QCBC Ph: 07 3351 8602 Mob: 0412 064 903 Fax: 07 3351 8603 Enquiries to Jan Peach Email: [email protected] Website: www.qldbridge.com 3352 6929 - [email protected] The QBA Bulletin November - December 2006 2 Here is a hand from the afternoon Smoke and Surfers Novice session. Mirrors Teams Dlr S ♠ AJ1075 Vul None ♥ 107 Hen desperate, declarer will OUrteen tables assembled for ♦ AQ65 often try the smoke and mirrors this congress. Congratulations to ♣ A4 Wgame in an attempt to mislead F Sarah-Jane Reid on directing her first ♠ 9 ♠ KQ8 the defenders into making a fatal slip. congress; a most successful and enjoyable ♥ AQ9654 N ♥ J W E Impossible games are frequently made occasion. The 6 x 9 boards match format, ♦ 8432 ♦ KJ7 this way. But what about that tragic figure, playing 27 boards in both morning and S the declarer who plays mindgames with afternoon sessions gave adequate time ♣ 73 ♣ J109865 herself on behalf of the defence - yes, to get the best out of the hands. ♠ 6432 K832 that would be me. The clubrooms provided good playing ♥ At the Surfers Paradise Birthday Congress, conditions plus tastefully prepared ♦ 109 we played this hand against Ralph Parker catering: with plenty of nibbles throughout ♣ KQ2 and Andrew Pryde. After an auction in the day, a well presented lunch, with mini which Ralph (East) overcalled spades, pies and other hot bites at the end of the It’s tempting to be in 4S NS here, Richard Ward and I arrived in 4H on day. Bubbly was served with lunch and particularly when taking into account “The these cards. after play. Lots more “under 100 pointers” Law of total Tricks”, but with everything ♠ A109 Andrew led the ♠4 could have enjoyed this congress. Why wrong it’s a couple off. ♥ Q94 which I took in dummy not plan to be with us next year! The day was rounded off with a J2 so I could take the professional touch when results were ♦ Dlr N ♠ AK8 ♣ KQJ43 heart finesse. I led posted on the QBA web site immediately the H4 and Ralph Vul None ♥ AKQ73 after play, thanks to the kind offer of produced the king. ♦ A5 Webmaster Peter Busch, who was playing ♠ K82 For an instant, I ♣ K42 in one of the teams. In addition, the results ♥ AJ653 cheered up thinking I ♠ J752 ♠ Q4 were also going on to the SPBC website, ♦ 1083 could now pick up all ♥ 8 N ♥ J10954 automatically, on the hour throughout W E ♣ A9 the trumps, finessing ♦ K86 ♦ 1074 the day. Andrew for the ♥10. S ♣ AQJ76 ♣ 1085 Eric Parsons But then I had second thoughts. What if Ralph, an excellent defender especially ♠ 10983 in teams, held the ♥K10. Now, when I ♥ 62 finessed the ten into his hand, he would ♦ QJ932 Redlands Graded win, give Andrew a ruff and cash 2 ♣ 93 diamond winners – 1 off. Teams So I confidently played the ♥J expecting Surely most players would want to be in December 10 Ralph’s ♥10 would drop. It didn’t. I then game on this hand - 26 HCPs for NS, with played the rest of the hand hopelessly. If a 5-card suit in each hand and fairly well Enquiries to there was any possible way of going down, balanced - but no game contract available Marianne Ross 3822 2140 I would have. Ralph became very relaxed. from either direction. I didn’t blame him. Don’t you love it when declarer defends the hand for you? Lindy Vincent ENJOY YOUR BRIDGE News from the Looking for a friendly game of bridge on a Thursday night? Manager’s Desk Then come to CORINDA The Corinda Bridge Club meets at 7.15 p.m. at the Corinda Selection Trials - for those players who Bowls Club, Hall Avenue, Corinda. Enquiries at 3278 3698 A I n d i v i d u live more than 800 kilometres away Q B a l from Brisbane - there is a travel subsidy available for the second weekend of Stage 2 - more details available from the manager. Queensland Bridge Association Inc The QBA Management Committee have The QBA can produce copies of “Bridge Directing agreed to subsidise 5 pairs to the Barrier Complete” by Ian McKinnon (in its 1979 format) Reef event in Mackay. To qualify for the Cost: $45.00 (including GST) subsidy, you have to be the best placed 5 pairs in the Restricted Pairs at the Gold This includes a postage and handling cost of $5.00 Coast Congress and have only 0- 149 Orders and payment details to MP’s. QBA Manager, 22 Mareeba Court, Arana Hills 4054 Club Directors Course - 9th December Ph: (07) 3351 8602 or Email: [email protected] - all welcome The QBA Bulletin November - December 2006 3 An Oldie but An Invitation to a Goodie THE FIFTH BRISBANE ow many meanings can an opening bid of 3NT have? Most FESTIVAL OF BRIDGE players play it as a minor pre-empt H to be held at The Brisbane Bridge Centre with not much else. One of my mentors, Danny Osmund has played on the international scene, and introduced me Wed Dec 27 – Sun Dec 31 2006 to KABEL - specific ace ask. Below is a • A QBA approved Red Masterpoint Event perfect example of how such a bid can • Paul Lavings, Guest Lecturer lead to a grand slam with possibly just two bids 3NT - 4D - 6(7)S. • 7 sessions of walk-in pairs • Sunday teams event for novice players Dlr S ♠ AKQ942 • Cash and other prizes Vul NS ♥ AKQ97 Convenor: Denise Dodd (07) 3359 1285 ♦ Q9 Enquiries: [email protected] ♣ — Director: Trevor Strickland 0439 743 823 ♠ 8 ♠ 1073 ♥ 53 N ♥ J104 [email protected] W E ♦ 10742 S ♦ K5 ♣ KQJ832 ♣ A10976 ♠ J65 ♥ 862 ♦ AJ863 IPSWICH OPEN ♣ 54 This hand turned up at the GCBC Swiss Teams. I was North and after 2 passes SWISS PAIRS opened 3NT. My partner Harry Baumanis forgot the bid, and after he responded 4C (no aces) I reluctantly signed off in 4S. Harry now went into the tank for almost Sunday January 21st 2007 5 minutes; finally the penny dropped and he now bid 5D cue. Now it was my turn but I mistook his bid thinking he still thought I Entries to Jim Evans - 3202 1949 or had a minor pre-empt so I bid my second suit and we ended up in 5S making 13. Oh [email protected] well, I guess the next time Kabel comes up will be in another 3 yrs. Eva Berger STAMPS & QCBC NEW YEARS EVE TEAMS COINS 7.30 PM start - $60 PER TEAM – PRIOR ENTRY NECESSARY Do you have stamps or coins you wish to have valued, traded or sold? CHAMPAGNE SUPPER - CASH PRIZES I am happy to advise you, free of charge. SWISS BUTLER PAIRS For further information phone David - 0428 450 616 (day only) SUNDAY 14 JANUARY $22 PER PERSON - DIRECTOR, ALAN GIBSON QBA Mailing List NOVICE PAIRS Less than 100 MP If you wish to be put on the SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY mailing list for news which is sent $22 PER PERSON - DIRECTOR: TREVOR STRICKLAND out about once a month, please Entry forms are on our website: www.qcbc.org.au email the manager at [email protected] Enquiries to Toni Bardon - 3391 3241 [email protected] The QBA Bulletin November - December 2006 4 Dummy is entered and only now is the must assume that West has six of them, Cuppaidge’s single outstanding trump drawn.
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  • Page 1 DEFENSIVE and COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND

    Page 1 DEFENSIVE and COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND

    DEFENSIVE AND COMPETITIVE BIDDING LEADS AND SIGNALS W B F CONVENTION CARD OVERCALLS (Style: Responses: 1 / 2 Level; Reopening) OPENING LEADS STYLE Wide range, natural, Lead In Partner’s Suit CATEGORY: i.e. Green / Blue / Red / HUM / Brown Sticker: Suit 4th,2nd from bad suit small from 3+ NCBO: NT same same PLAYERS: Subseq EVENT Diamond/Diamond 21 K unblock v NT K asks for count V hi level or xed contracts 1NT OVERCALL (2nd/4th Live; Responses; Reopening) LEADS SYSTEM SUMMARY Poor16-18 4card s/man system on Lead Vs. Suit Vs. NT Ace AK rev att same GENERAL APPROACH AND STYLE Protective 10-16, 2c asks - King KQ rev count 12-14 in 1,2,4 Demands unblock 15-17 in 3rd 2d= 10-12, 2h=13-14(4H),2s=13-14(4S),2nt=13-14,3any=15-16 Queen Rev attitude same 5 CARD MAJORS: 2 over 1 G.F. X=9+ T/O System on but NO stayman Jack Deny higher card Same 2H=Majors 2S=lucas Michaels and Ghestem 2D=multi JUMP OVERCALLS (Style; Responses; Unusual NT) 10 Int sequence Int. sequence Weak jump 6cards at 3 level 9 Shortage or has 10 1NT—2c=4card stayman Intermediate at 2 level 3c=5card stayman Michaels/ghestem Hi-X 2nd top or 2 only same Good/bad 2nt in competition 1Cl-2Cl=S+D,2D=MAJ,2NT=H+D 1D-2D=S+C,2NT=H+C,3C=MAJ Checkback 2c=inv. And 2d=GF 1H-2H=S+C,2NT=C+D3C=S+D 1S-2S=H+C,2NT=C+D,3C=H+D Drury 2c=3card sup 2d=4card supp In 4th seat 2NT is 20/22 Lo-X Low from 3+ Same SIGNALS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY DIRECT & JUMP CUE BIDS (Style; Response; Reopen) Partner’s Lead Declarer’s Lead Discarding SPECIAL BIDS THAT MAY REQUIRE DEFENSE Ucb is support 1 Rev att Rev count 1st card=rev att 1 C can be 2 cards Michaels and ghestem Suit pref Then rev count Suit 2 Rev count 4th suit =GF Jump cue asks primarily for stopper 3 Suit pref Suit pref 1 Rev att VS.