This freak deal is from the 2009 Las Vegas Regional.
Vul: None Dir: East |
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An interesting term in bridge is "par." It's not like par in golf. Here is the definition of PAR in bridge:
"The result on a deal on which both sides do as well as possible."
This assumes we can see all 52 cards.
So, on this deal, N-S can make 7. They can draw trump and then take a ruffing finesse against West's
K to take all 13 tricks.
But, E-W are also entitled to do their best. We have to see what happens if they sacrifice in 7. It seems the defense can take only 2 diamonds and the
A (North's hearts can be picked up). The score for 7
(doubled, of course) down 3 is 500. So, "PAR" on this deal is 500 points for N-S.
Here was the crazy auction that enabled our side to beat the par score when we played this deal in a knockout event:
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David did well to use Michaels with the South cards. When I saw him make all of those bids voluntarily, I suspected we were cold for at least 6![]() ![]() With trumps 2-2 and the ruffing spade finesse working, David took all 13 tricks for a score of 1190. At the other table, South overcalled 1 ![]() ![]() |