Bridge Play

SPADE DISCARD

BRAMLEY’s West could have prevailed with a spade lead or by leading the ace and a diamond to East, who would shift to spades. But West led a trump. Declarer drew trumps and set up his clubs to pitch a spade from dummy.

ZIMMERMANN gained 13 IMPs and went on to win. In a breathtaking final, they defeated Paul STREET 121-120 when the last six

deals were tied.

DAILY QUESTION

You hold: ♠ QJ43 ♥ K4

♦ K95 ♣ 10 9 8 3. Your partner opens one diamond, the next player overcalls one heart and you double (negative). Partner jumps to two spades. What do you say?

ANSWER: Partner’s second bid is not a strength-showing jumpshift. He has “raised” the suit your double promised. To pass would be reasonable. Since your king of hearts looks well placed and your king of diamonds is a fitting card, you might raise to three spades.