In Harmony

19th April – Board 19. East/West Game. Dealer South.

If you are using a ‘gadget’ then you have to be aware of all its implications!

	North: S 10 5 3 H A 8 7 5 2 D 5 C 10 7 6 3
West: S Q J 7 6 2 H none D A J 10 C A 9 5 4 2		East: S 4 H K 10 6 4 D Q 8 7 6 4 2 C K 8
	South: S A K 9 8 H Q J 9 3                D K 9 3 C Q J

West	North	East	South
			1H
2H	3H	Dble	End

2S is a Michael’s cue bid showing spades and a minor but you have to be in harmony with partner as to what sort of strength is to be expected. At favourable vulnerability it should be weak but at adverse vulnerability – as here – it should be around an opening hand. North’s 3H is weak because with a good hand he can bid 2S to show a full-blooded raise in hearts but now East, knowing his partner has values, can double. On a spade lead this should go a comfortable two off, making North’s attempt at intimidation rather a damp squib!!