BRIDGE News:

In the June 8 District 117 Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC), Jerry Morzinsku and Joy Green were 1st in Flight A, Mary Courtright and Ann-Marie Graves were 2nd in A, Neill Goltz and Bev Cooper were 3rd in A and 1st in Flights B&C, Jennifer Young and Steve Kemic were 4th in A, Jerry Fleming and Martin Coooper were 4th in B, and Tom Alexander and Al Pratt were 2nc in C.

In the June 10 District 117 Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC), Jerry Morzinsku and Joy Green were 1st in Flight A, Mary Courtright and Ann-Marie Graves were 2nd in A, Norm Worth and Bobby Haynes were 3rd in Aand 1st in Flight B, and Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 4th in A,

On this hand, it is important for South to realize what a powerful offensive hand he/she has! Can getting to game be high enough?

This is Board #12 from our June 10 game. West was the dealer, and N/S were vulnerable.

After 3 passes, South should open with a strong 2♣ bid. Assuming E/W pass throughout, North has a conventional 2♦ bid, which is basically a waiting bid to see how the auction develops. South has a natural 3♦ call, showing a diamond suit. Some North’s might then bid 3NT, but a raise in diamonds is more constructive. However, if North bids 3NT, but South should correct to 4♦, North will then raise to game, and South should try for the diamond slam. 6♦ is cold, and 7 is makeable if either declarer can find the Q♥ or if West leads the A♣ as the opening lead. When this hand was played locally, one pair played in 3NT/South making 5, and three other pairs played in 5♦/N making 6.

Interested in Learning how to, RESUMING or playing Beginner Bridge? Contact Neill Goltz—641.236.1170, neill.goltz2@gmail.com—for further info, schedule, location confirmation, or any other questions!  The Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club games are held at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center (BESAC) at 12:45 p.m., Wednesdays, and at the White Rock Senior Activity Center (WRSAC) at 12:45 p.m., Mondays. We will continue to meet regularly on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mesa Top game store (next to Booomerang) on Central here in Los Alamos.

Here in Los Alamos and White Rock, our local club is ready to bring you on board with nighttime, after work or weekend FREE lessons and playing opportunities with other newcomers, resumers, and beginners.