| Board: Bd.#28 Dealer: West Vul: N/S |
 A J 9 3 2 9 8 K J 10 4
2 9 |
Mike is North |
| Q 10 J 6 5 4 A 6 3 A Q J 4 |
K 8 6
5 7 Q 8 7 5 8 7 5 3 |
|
| 7 4 A K Q 10 3 2 9 K 10 6 2 |
Caryl is South |
| WEST | NORTH | EAST | SOUTH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
1 |
P | 2 |
| P | P | X | All Pass |
We have scored in the 90's,on a top of 100,during these Instant Matchpoint Games but, this is a rare 100+.
East was trying to compete with what, I'm sure, he thought was a perfect shape take-out Double. West thought he was in good shape to punish South for getting into the auction Caryl and I could just shrug our passes. Result: +870.
It is very important for partnerships to have some idea on what to expect in "Balancing" auctions. To their credit, E/W had a civil discussion after this result.