{"id":1528,"date":"2011-01-24T04:00:38","date_gmt":"2011-01-24T12:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bridgehands.com\/bridgeblog\/?p=1528"},"modified":"2013-02-15T23:10:59","modified_gmt":"2013-02-16T07:10:59","slug":"poll-31-negative-doubles-in-contract-bridge-%e2%80%93-part-1-01242011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgehands.com\/bridgeblog\/?p=1528","title":{"rendered":"Poll #31, Negative Doubles in Contract Bridge \u2013 Part 1, 01\/24\/2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

Negative Doubles – Part 1, The Basics in Contract Bridge<\/h2>\n

When we first hear the term, Negative Doubles, we might mistakenly think, \u201cOh, that must be a variation of the Takeout Double.\u201d\u00a0 While it\u2019s true that both calls are not penalty oriented and request partner to continue the bidding, that\u2019s where the similarity ends.\u00a0 The point requirements are dramatically different, the shape requirements only have loose similarities and the meaning of the doubler\u2019s new suit rebid are completely different.\u00a0 Could that be why the Negative Double was originally known as an \u201cout of this world bid\u201d known as the Sputnik Double?\u00a0 No, not at all \u2013 back in 1957 creators Alvin Roth and Tobias Stone simply liked the drama associating their new conventional call with the shocking Russian satellite.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s begin by contrasting the Takeout and Negative Double.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Takeout Double<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Negative Double<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Opponent opened bidding<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Partner opened bidding<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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We double opponents opening bid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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We double opponents overcall bid<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11+ points (less when short)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6+ points at 1 level<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3+ card support in unbid suits<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Support focus on unbid 4 card major\/s<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Short in RHO suit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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May not be short in RHO suit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Double and new suit rebid = 17+ points<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Double and new suit rebid = \u201cto play\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Instead of double, bid 5 card suit at 2 level<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cannot bid a 5 card suit at 2 level w\/o 10+<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Cuebid RHO suit shows special shape<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cuebid RHO suit shows partner support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Double of RHO 1NT may be conventional
\nSince RHO opens, RHO cannot Double<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Double of RHO 1NT penalty oriented
\nWhen RHO Doubles, agreements change<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

First off, making a Negative Double implies you do not have a fit in partner\u2019s opening suit.\u00a0 Second, since two suits have been described, making a Negative Double suggests length in an unbid suit.\u00a0 We say suggests because of the good-old \u201cFive and Dime\u201d rule \u2013 as responder we should have a 5 card suit and 10+ points to respond in a new suit at the 2 level.\u00a0 So on those occasions where we have 6-9 points and a 5 card suit, we make be able to make a Negative Double to show partner that we have values \u2013 at least have the points in the deck including partner\u2019s opening hand.\u00a0 Without getting into all the fine points of GAABP (Generally Accepted Bridge Practices) for Negative Doubles, let\u2019s look at some basic hands and situations where the focus is to find a major fit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Part 2 of this series, we will add some more disciplined conditions when Negative Doubles may be used \u2013 agreements that most seasoned players follow and would expect their partners to follow lacking other arrangements.\u00a0 But for now, let\u2019s enjoy the basic concept of the Negative Double.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1C\/D \u2013 (1H) \u2013 X\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Negative Double promising 4 Spades, not 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

1C\/D \u2013 (1H) \u2013 1S\u00a0\u00a0 Promising 5 Spades for this exact auction<\/strong><\/p>\n

1C\/D \u2013 (1S) \u2013 X\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Promises 4+ Hearts and less than 10 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

1C\/D \u2013 (1S) \u2013 2H\u00a0\u00a0 Promises 5+ Hearts and 10+ points<\/strong><\/p>\n

1D \u2013 (2C) \u2013 X\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One 4+card major, other major might be a good 3 card suit<\/strong><\/p>\n

1C – (1D) – ?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Other bids to be discussed in Part 2 of the series<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prerequisites for a Negative Double:<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No fit with partner
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lacking points and stoppers in RHO\u2019s suit to bid Notrump
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lacking a biddable 5+ card suit (requires 10+ points at the 2+ level)
\n–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sufficient strength to compete, considering without finding a fit you and partner should have about 20 points to play 1 Notrump, 22-23 points in 2 Notrump (with stoppers).<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 level = 6+ points
\n2 level = 8-9+ points (more in major suits)
\n3 level = 10ish+ points<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0Depending on the partnership agreements, Negative Doubles may be played as \u201con\u201d through 3 Spades, 4 Hearts, 5 Diamonds, etc.\u00a0 Top players seem to play Negative Doubles on at higher levels than casual players.\u00a0 At high levels, such as RHO\u2019s 4 Spade preemptive call, they play the Double as showing \u201ccards\u201d to allow partner to pass for penalty with a poor fit (in Hearts here) and lacking primary honors\/quick tricks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

By the way, Negative Doubles do not apply when RHO cuebids your partner\u2019s suit or bids some level of Notrump (natural or conventional):<\/strong><\/p>\n

1H \u2013 (2H) \u2013 X\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interest in penalizing opponents, not Negative<\/strong><\/p>\n

1C \u2013 (2N) \u2013 X\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interest in penalizing opponents, not Negative<\/strong><\/p>\n

1H \u2013 (1N) \u2013 X\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interest in penalizing opponents, not Negative<\/strong><\/p>\n

1H \u2013 (3N) \u2013 X\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interest in penalizing opponents, not Negative<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BridgeHands: Hand #1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Board 1
\nNorth Deals
\nNone Vul<\/td>\n		\u2660 A J 3 2
\n\u2665<\/span> J 10 9 5
\n\u2666<\/span> A K 9 2
\n\u2663 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2660 7 6
\n\u2665<\/span> 8 7 6
\n\u2666<\/span> J 10 8 7
\n\u2663 K 7 5 4<\/td>\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
N<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
W<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\u2660 K Q 10 5 4
\n\u2665<\/span> A 2
\n\u2666<\/span> Q 3
\n\u2663 Q J 9 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\u2660 9 8
\n\u2665<\/span> K Q 4 3
\n\u2666<\/span> 6 5 4
\n\u2663 A 10 8 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n
West<\/td>\nNorth<\/td>\nEast<\/td>\nSouth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n1 \u2666<\/span><\/td>\n1 \u2660<\/td>\nDbl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass<\/td>\n2 \u2665<\/span><\/td>\nPass<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Trick<\/td>\nLead<\/td>\n2nd<\/td>\n3rd<\/td>\n4th<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1. E<\/td>\n\u2660 K<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. N<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nQ<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. S<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 3<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. E<\/td>\n\u2663 Q<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. S<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> K<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n\u2660 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. S<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 6<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. N<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> K<\/td>\nQ<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8. N<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 2<\/td>\n\u2660 4<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9. W<\/td>\n\u2663 K<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> J<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10. N<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 9<\/td>\n\u2663 9<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 4<\/td>\nJ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11. S<\/td>\n\u2663 8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n\u2660 2<\/td>\nJ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12. E<\/td>\n\u2660 Q<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13. E<\/td>\n\u2660 10<\/td>\n\u2663 10<\/td>\n\u2663 5<\/td>\nJ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

BridgeHands: Hand #2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Board 1
\nNorth Deals
\nNone Vul<\/td>\n		\u2660 A J 3 2
\n\u2665<\/span> J 10 9 5
\n\u2666<\/span> A K 9 2
\n\u2663 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2660 7 6
\n\u2665<\/span> 8 7
\n\u2666<\/span> J 10 8 7
\n\u2663 A 7 5 4 2<\/td>\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
N<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
W<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\u2660 K Q 10 5 4
\n\u2665<\/span> A 2
\n\u2666<\/span> Q 3
\n\u2663 Q J 9 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\u2660 9 8
\n\u2665<\/span> K Q 6 4 3
\n\u2666<\/span> 6 5 4
\n\u2663 K 10 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
West<\/td>\nNorth<\/td>\nEast<\/td>\nSouth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n1 \u2666<\/span><\/td>\n1 \u2660<\/td>\nDbl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass<\/td>\n2 \u2665<\/span><\/td>\nPass<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 \u2660<\/td>\n3 \u2665<\/span><\/td>\nPass<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Trick<\/td>\nLead<\/td>\n2nd<\/td>\n3rd<\/td>\n4th<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1. E<\/td>\n\u2660 K<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. N<\/td>\n\u2663 6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nK<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. W<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> J<\/td>\nK<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. N<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nK<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. S<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 3<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. E<\/td>\n\u2663 Q<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. N<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> A<\/td>\nQ<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8. N<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 2<\/td>\n\u2660 4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9. W<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 10<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n\u2663 9<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10. S<\/td>\n\u2660 9<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11. E<\/td>\n\u2663 J<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> J<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12. N<\/td>\n\u2660 3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 6<\/td>\n\u2663 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13. S<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> Q<\/td>\n\u2663 7<\/td>\n\u2660 J<\/td>\n\u2660 Q<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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BridgeHands: Hand #3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Board 1
\nNorth Deals
\nNone Vul<\/td>\n		\u2660 A J 3 2
\n\u2665<\/span> 10 9 5
\n\u2666<\/span> A K 9 2
\n\u2663 Q 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2660 7 6
\n\u2665<\/span> 8 7
\n\u2666<\/span> J 10 8 7
\n\u2663 A 7 5 4 2<\/td>\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
N<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
W<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\u2660 Q 10 5
\n\u2665<\/span> A K Q J 2
\n\u2666<\/span> Q 3
\n\u2663 J 9 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\u2660 K 9 8 4
\n\u2665<\/span> 6 4 3
\n\u2666<\/span> 6 5 4
\n\u2663 K 10 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
West<\/td>\nNorth<\/td>\nEast<\/td>\nSouth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n1 \u2666<\/span><\/td>\n1 \u2665<\/span><\/td>\nDbl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass<\/td>\n1 \u2660<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 \u2665<\/span><\/td>\nPass<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\n2 \u2660<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Trick<\/td>\nLead<\/td>\n2nd<\/td>\n3rd<\/td>\n4th<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1. E<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> A<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. E<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> K<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n7<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. E<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> Q<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n\u2663 2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. E<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> Q<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. N<\/td>\n\u2660 A<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. N<\/td>\n\u2663 Q<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. W<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> J<\/td>\nK<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8. N<\/td>\n\u2663 6<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9. S<\/td>\n\u2660 K<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10. S<\/td>\n\u2663 K<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 2<\/td>\nJ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11. S<\/td>\n\u2660 9<\/td>\n\u2663 7<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12. E<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 2<\/td>\n\u2660 8<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 7<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13. S<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 6<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n\u2660 J<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> J<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

BridgeHands: Hand #4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Board 1
\nNorth Deals
\nNone Vul<\/td>\n		\u2660 J 3 2
\n\u2665<\/span> 10 9 5
\n\u2666<\/span> A K 9 2
\n\u2663 K Q 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2660 7 6
\n\u2665<\/span> 8 7
\n\u2666<\/span> J 10 8 7
\n\u2663 A 7 5 4 2<\/td>\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
N<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
W<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n\u2660 Q 10 5
\n\u2665<\/span> A K Q J 2
\n\u2666<\/span> Q 3
\n\u2663 J 9 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\u2660 A K 9 8 4
\n\u2665<\/span> 6 4 3
\n\u2666<\/span> 6 5 4
\n\u2663 10 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n
West<\/td>\nNorth<\/td>\nEast<\/td>\nSouth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n1 \u2666<\/span><\/td>\n1 \u2665<\/span><\/td>\n1 \u2660<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass<\/td>\n2 \u2660<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\nPass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Trick<\/td>\nLead<\/td>\n2nd<\/td>\n3rd<\/td>\n4th<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1. W<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 8<\/td>\n9<\/td>\nJ<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2. E<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> Q<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3. E<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> K<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n\u2663 2<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4. E<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> Q<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5. N<\/td>\n\u2660 2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6. S<\/td>\n\u2663 8<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nK<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7. N<\/td>\n\u2660 3<\/td>\nT<\/td>\nK<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8. S<\/td>\n\u2663 10<\/td>\nA<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9. W<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> J<\/td>\nK<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10. N<\/td>\n\u2663 Q<\/td>\nJ<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11. N<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 2<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> 2<\/td>\n\u2660 4<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12. S<\/td>\n\u2660 8<\/td>\n\u2663 7<\/td>\nJ<\/td>\nQ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13. E<\/td>\n\u2665<\/span> A<\/td>\n\u2660 9<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 10<\/td>\n\u2666<\/span> 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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