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Week 0316 : 13th July 2026

PRINCIPLE OF FAST ARRIVAL

The idea that in a game-forcing situation, the more quickly you reach game the less interest you have in alternative contracts.

It is common here to play that West’s 4 shows a dead minimum opening. With a heart fit and any sort of willingness to co-operate if East has slam interest, West would bid 3 to set the suit and leave room for investigation.

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