Cape Breton Post

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West switched to the jack of clubs as South won in dummy and drew trump ending in hand. The deuce of diamonds fetched the ten, jack and ace. When the play of the diamond king brought down the queen, the contract was home, N-S +650.

Four spades would suffer a two-trick set as long as North does not lead a diamond. It

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If North's double was penalty, South should pass in the expectatio­n of a certain plus score.

Most partnershi­ps nowadays play that a double of a four spade opening is for takeout but promises two spades. A 4NT overcall would also be for takeout disclosing a two or three-suited hand with spade shortness.

A double of a four heart preempt is for takeout and guarantees a reasonable spade holding. 4NT can be used as takeout for the minors.

If an opponent opens with four of a minor, a double is for takeout but 4NT could be Blackwood or natural according to partnershi­p agreement.

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