The Right Timing

Today Otters Club is holding a Bridge tournament dedicated to the fond memory of Dr Tara Tekchandani. Tara means a star and Dr Tara was a real shining star. She was the pioneer of the weekly bridge tournament on Mondays at Otters Club. Very dedicated and committed to the game, a warm and compassionate human being she was. Good samaritan, Mr Chandu Bijlani has organised this event, while her charming daughter Bina has sponsored the prize money. 

East’s 1Nt showed a hand that would open 1Nt-15-17 high card points and a club stopper. The double by south was for penalty. North didn’t have much for defense, so he pulled out to 2♣ and now south bid 3Nt. 

The right timing can be critical when there are several fragile suit combinations and several tricks to lose before you can establish the winners you require to make your contract. East is marked with almost all the outstanding high cards. 

South should win the ♠A at trick one. Since East is marked with the ♠k and play a club towards the ♣q, East could win the ♣k or duck and win a club later, but, it is too late for him to set up the heart tricks. 

Dear tara, 

twinkle, twinkle, twinkle star, often I wonder, how you are!

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