South in today’s deal was Les Amoils. He showed the heart of a lion in today’s deal. He bid four diamonds, ostensibly promising a control in that suit, hoping his bid would inhibit a potential diamond lead. A man with less courage, a bridge columnist perhaps, would have passed four hearts. Amoils’ courage paid off when West chose to lead a spade and Amoils took all 13 tricks.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 14, 2023 22:33 UTC