Phillip Alder
On the second round of the auction, if opener may either rebid two of partner s major or double, the raise guarantees four-card support and a minimum opening. Instead, a support double shows three trumps in responder s suit with any hand strength. There isn t one in this deal, but its absence had an influence on the defense.
The board occurred when Argentina faced USA1 at the 2005 Bermuda Bowl world team championship in Portugal.
In the auction, Jeff Meckstroth (North) cue-bid two clubs with his surprisingly strong hand. Then, when Eric Rodwell (South) showed his second suit, North jumped to game.