![]() |
![]() |
#8: Did Barry Crane Misdefend This Hand?

At a Sacramento Regional, this was the last hand I ever
played against the undisputed king of the match-point players,
who was sitting west and partnered by a top player from
Denver. South, misinterpreting partner's
4
bid by failing to
appreciate that he would have splintered over
2
with a four-card
spade holding, placed the contract in the wrong strain.
The opening lead was the
10,
east contributing the queen. Plan the play.