Round 2 — board records

Per board: the deal, the double-dummy table and minimax, then every match's result — grouped by match (same order as the match list), with the Open and Closed room rows. But.NS / But.EW = cross-IMP Butler for the NS / EW pair.

Board 15 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ A2
♥ QJ43
♦ AQT7
♣ KT3
♠ Q8543
♥ AK72
♦ 82
♣ 52
15
Dlr S
N-S
♠ 96
♥ 9865
♦ KJ9643
♣ 4
♠ KJT7
♥ T
♦ 5
♣ AQJ9876
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N1187612
S1187612
E14561
W14561
Minimax (par): NS +1370: 6♣N= 6♣S=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+2660-4.2+4.2view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)6♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠Pass3♣
Pass3NTPass4♦!
Pass4♠Pass6♣
PassPassPass 
S♥A=1370+8.3-8.3view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)6♣
WNES
   1♣!
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3♠!Pass3NT
Pass4♣!Pass4♥!
Pass4♠!Pass5♠!
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♥K=1370+8.3-8.3view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠!Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠4+2660-4.2+4.2view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
1♠2♦!X3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+2660-4.2+4.2view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)5♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠!3♦5♣
PassPassPass 
S♥A+1620-5.3+5.3view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)3NT
WNES
   1♣
X1♥2♦Pass
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦3+3690-3.5+3.5view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)5♣
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2♦!X3♣
Pass4♣Pass4♦!
Pass4♠!Pass5♣
PassPassPass 
S♦8+1620-5.3+5.3view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)6♣x
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2♦!Pass3♣
Pass4♣Pass4♦!
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5♦!X6♣
XPassPassPass
S♥A=1540+10.8-10.8view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)6♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!5♣
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♥A=1370+8.3-8.3view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)3NT
WNES
   1♣
2♣!X!2♦!2NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥A+2660-4.2+4.2view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)6♣
WNES
   2♣!
Pass2♦!X2♠
Pass3NTPass4♣
Pass4♦!Pass4♥!
Pass4♠!Pass5♣!
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♥A=1370+8.3-8.3view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)6♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠!Pass2NT
Pass3♣Pass4♣!
Pass4♥!Pass6♣
PassPassPass 
S♥K=1370+8.3-8.3view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)3NT
WNES
   1♦!
1♠XPass2♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+2660-4.2+4.2view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
1♠XPass2♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+3690-3.5+3.5view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦6+3690-3.5+3.5view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)5♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass3♣
Pass3♠Pass3NT
Pass4♣Pass4♦
Pass4♠Pass5♣
PassPassPass 
S♥K+1620-5.3+5.3view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)3NT
WNES
   2♣!
Pass2♦!Pass2♠
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦2+2660-4.2+4.2view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)5♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠3♦3♠
X!4♦Pass!5♣
PassPassPass 
S♥A+1620-5.3+5.3view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)5♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3NTPass5♣
PassPassPass 
S♥A+1620-5.3+5.3view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)6♣
WNES
   2♣!
Pass2♦!Pass2♠!
Pass2NT!Pass4♣
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♥K=1370+8.3-8.3view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3♦Pass3♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦6+3690-3.5+3.5view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)6♣
WNES
   2♣!
Pass2♦!Pass2♠
Pass2NT!Pass3♠!
Pass4♣Pass4♦!
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5♦!X6♣
PassPassPass 
S♥K=1370+8.3-8.3view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
1♠X!3♦!Pass
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+3690-3.5+3.5view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+2660-4.2+4.2
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
6♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠Pass3♣
Pass3NTPass4♦!
Pass4♠Pass6♣
PassPassPass 
S♥A=1370+8.3-8.3
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
6♣
WNES
   1♣!
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3♠!Pass3NT
Pass4♣!Pass4♥!
Pass4♠!Pass5♠!
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♥K=1370+8.3-8.3
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠!Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠4+2660-4.2+4.2
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
1♠2♦!X3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+2660-4.2+4.2
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
5♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠!3♦5♣
PassPassPass 
S♥A+1620-5.3+5.3
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
X1♥2♦Pass
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦3+3690-3.5+3.5
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
5♣
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2♦!X3♣
Pass4♣Pass4♦!
Pass4♠!Pass5♣
PassPassPass 
S♦8+1620-5.3+5.3
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
6♣x
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2♦!Pass3♣
Pass4♣Pass4♦!
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5♦!X6♣
XPassPassPass
S♥A=1540+10.8-10.8
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
6♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!5♣
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♥A=1370+8.3-8.3
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
2♣!X!2♦!2NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥A+2660-4.2+4.2
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
6♣
WNES
   2♣!
Pass2♦!X2♠
Pass3NTPass4♣
Pass4♦!Pass4♥!
Pass4♠!Pass5♣!
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♥A=1370+8.3-8.3
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
6♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠!Pass2NT
Pass3♣Pass4♣!
Pass4♥!Pass6♣
PassPassPass 
S♥K=1370+8.3-8.3
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♦!
1♠XPass2♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+2660-4.2+4.2
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
1♠XPass2♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+3690-3.5+3.5
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦6+3690-3.5+3.5
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
5♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass3♣
Pass3♠Pass3NT
Pass4♣Pass4♦
Pass4♠Pass5♣
PassPassPass 
S♥K+1620-5.3+5.3
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
3NT
WNES
   2♣!
Pass2♦!Pass2♠
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦2+2660-4.2+4.2
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
5♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠XPass2♣
Pass2♠3♦3♠
X!4♦Pass!5♣
PassPassPass 
S♥A+1620-5.3+5.3
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
5♣
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3NTPass5♣
PassPassPass 
S♥A+1620-5.3+5.3
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
6♣
WNES
   2♣!
Pass2♦!Pass2♠!
Pass2NT!Pass4♣
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♥K=1370+8.3-8.3
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♠X2♣!3♣
Pass3♦Pass3♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦6+3690-3.5+3.5
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
6♣
WNES
   2♣!
Pass2♦!Pass2♠
Pass2NT!Pass3♠!
Pass4♣Pass4♦!
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5♦!X6♣
PassPassPass 
S♥K=1370+8.3-8.3
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
1♠X!3♦!Pass
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠9+3690-3.5+3.5

Board 16 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ 4
♥ Q6542
♦ QJ75
♣ K76
♠ T7
♥ KT97
♦ 943
♣ 9852
16
Dlr W
E-W
♠ AJ98632
♥ J8
♦ A8
♣ A3
♠ KQ5
♥ A3
♦ KT62
♣ QJT4
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N65899
S65899
E48544
W48544
Minimax (par): NS +110: 3♣♦N= 3♣♦S=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)3♠
WNES
Pass2♥!2♠2NT!
Pass3♦!3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♦2-1100+5.1-5.1view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
Pass2NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)2♠x
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦2♠Pass
PassXPassPass
Pass   
E♣Q=670-11.0+11.0view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠6-3150-1.0+1.0view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)2♠x
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!PassPass
Pass   
E♣Q=670-11.0+11.0view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦2♠Pass
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!Pass2♥
Pass2NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)3♠x
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!3♠Pass
PassXPassPass
Pass   
E♣Q-1200+7.3-7.3view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)2♠
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥A=110+0.1-0.1view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!Pass2NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!Pass2NT
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)3♥
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
Pass3♦!Pass3♥
PassPassPass 
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)3♦
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT!
Pass3♦PassPass
Pass   
N♣A=110+5.2-5.2view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠Pass
Pass2♥2♠Pass
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)3♦
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3♦PassPass
Pass   
N♠A=110+5.2-5.2view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)2♠
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassPass  
E♣Q=110+0.1-0.1view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!Pass2NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)3♦
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3♦PassPass
Pass   
N♣A=110+5.2-5.2view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠!Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!Pass2NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
3♠
WNES
Pass2♥!2♠2NT!
Pass3♦!3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♦2-1100+5.1-5.1
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
Pass2NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
2♠x
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦2♠Pass
PassXPassPass
Pass   
E♣Q=670-11.0+11.0
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠6-3150-1.0+1.0
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
2♠x
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!PassPass
Pass   
E♣Q=670-11.0+11.0
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦2♠Pass
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!Pass2♥
Pass2NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
3♠x
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!3♠Pass
PassXPassPass
Pass   
E♣Q-1200+7.3-7.3
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
2♠
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥A=110+0.1-0.1
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!Pass2NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!Pass2NT
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
3♥
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
Pass3♦!Pass3♥
PassPassPass 
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
3♦
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT!
Pass3♦PassPass
Pass   
N♣A=110+5.2-5.2
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠Pass
Pass2♥2♠Pass
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
3♦
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3♦PassPass
Pass   
N♠A=110+5.2-5.2
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
2♠
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassPass  
E♣Q=110+0.1-0.1
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
2NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!Pass2NT
PassPassPass 
S♠T-2100+0.7-0.7
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
3♦
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3♦PassPass
Pass   
N♣A=110+5.2-5.2
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠!Pass
PassXPass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
PassPass1♠1NT
Pass2♦!2♠Pass
PassX!Pass2NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠T-3150-1.0+1.0

Board 17 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ T432
♥ 4
♦ KT92
♣ 8543
♠ A98
♥ Q52
♦ AJ875
♣ KQ
17
Dlr N
None
♠ Q65
♥ AKJT
♦ Q6
♣ AJ96
♠ KJ7
♥ 98763
♦ 43
♣ T72
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N14221
S14221
E129111112
W119111111
Minimax (par): NS -990: 6NTE=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NTPass3♣Pass
4NTPass5NTPass
6♦Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4♦Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
3♣!Pass3♦!Pass
4NT!Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥6-150+2.7-2.7view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NT!Pass3♦Pass
6NTPassPassPass
E♥9=990-13.0+13.0view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)6NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!Pass
1♠!Pass2♦!Pass
2NT!Pass3NTPass
4♣!Pass4♦Pass
6NTPassPassPass
W♣4-150+2.7-2.7view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NT!Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
3♣!Pass3♦!Pass
6NTPassPassPass
E♥6-150+2.7-2.7view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)6NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!Pass
1♥!Pass1NTPass
2♦Pass2♥Pass
3♦Pass3NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)4NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NT!Pass3♣!Pass
4♠!Pass4NT!Pass
PassPass  
E♥3+1460-8.1+8.1view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
3♣!Pass3♦!Pass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥8-150+2.7-2.7view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NT!Pass3♦Pass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)3NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!Pass
2NT!Pass3NTPass
PassPass  
W♠3+2460-8.1+8.1view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NT!Pass3♣!Pass
4♦!Pass4♥!Pass
5♣!Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)6NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!1♥
2♦!Pass2NTPass
6NTPassPassPass
E♠7=990-13.0+13.0view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥6-150+2.7-2.7view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♠!Pass3♣!Pass
6NTPassPassPass
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)4NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
3♣!Pass3♦!Pass
4♦Pass4NTPass
PassPass  
E♥T+1460-8.1+8.1view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♣Pass2♥!Pass
3♣!Pass3♥!Pass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥8-150+2.7-2.7view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♦Pass2♥Pass
2♠Pass3♣Pass
3♦Pass3♥!Pass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)6NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!Pass
2♦!Pass2NTPass
5NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NTPass3♣Pass
4NTPass5NTPass
6♦Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4♦Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
3♣!Pass3♦!Pass
4NT!Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥6-150+2.7-2.7
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NT!Pass3♦Pass
6NTPassPassPass
E♥9=990-13.0+13.0
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!Pass
1♠!Pass2♦!Pass
2NT!Pass3NTPass
4♣!Pass4♦Pass
6NTPassPassPass
W♣4-150+2.7-2.7
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NT!Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
3♣!Pass3♦!Pass
6NTPassPassPass
E♥6-150+2.7-2.7
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!Pass
1♥!Pass1NTPass
2♦Pass2♥Pass
3♦Pass3NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
4NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NT!Pass3♣!Pass
4♠!Pass4NT!Pass
PassPass  
E♥3+1460-8.1+8.1
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
3♣!Pass3♦!Pass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥8-150+2.7-2.7
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NT!Pass3♦Pass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
3NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!Pass
2NT!Pass3NTPass
PassPass  
W♠3+2460-8.1+8.1
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2NT!Pass3♣!Pass
4♦!Pass4♥!Pass
5♣!Pass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!1♥
2♦!Pass2NTPass
6NTPassPassPass
E♠7=990-13.0+13.0
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥6-150+2.7-2.7
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♠!Pass3♣!Pass
6NTPassPassPass
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
4NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
3♣!Pass3♦!Pass
4♦Pass4NTPass
PassPass  
E♥T+1460-8.1+8.1
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♣Pass2♥!Pass
3♣!Pass3♥!Pass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥8-150+2.7-2.7
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♦Pass2♥Pass
2♠Pass3♣Pass
3♦Pass3♥!Pass
4NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
6NT
WNES
 Pass1♣!Pass
2♦!Pass2NTPass
5NTPass6NTPass
PassPass  
E♥9-150+2.7-2.7

Board 18 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ K8
♥ AT986
♦ Q632
♣ K5
♠ QJT743
♥ Q
♦ T75
♣ T73
18
Dlr E
N-S
♠ 965
♥ J74
♦ AJ84
♣ 962
♠ A2
♥ K532
♦ K9
♣ AQJ84
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N12712912
S12712912
E15131
W15131
Minimax (par): NS +1440: 6NTN= 6NTS=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)4♠x
WNES
  Pass1NT
3♠3NT4♠Pass
PassXPassPass
Pass   
W♦2-4800+0.1-0.1view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)4♠x
WNES
  Pass1♣
3♠X4♠X
PassPassPass 
W♦3-51100+6.2-6.2view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)3NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
2♦!X3♥!3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+4720-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)3NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
2♣!2♦!Pass2♥
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+3690-2.6+2.6view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠3♦!Pass3♠!
Pass!3NTPass4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+3710-1.8+1.8view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)5♥
WNES
  Pass1♣
2♠!3♦!3♠4♠!
Pass5♣!Pass5♦!
Pass5♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠9+1680-2.7+2.7view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)4♥
WNES
  Pass1NT!
Pass2♦Pass3♥!
Pass4♥PassPass
Pass   
S♠J+1650-3.6+3.6view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)6♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠3♥3♠4NT!
Pass5♣Pass6♥
PassPassPass 
N♠3=1430+10.8-10.8view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠!3♦!3♠4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+3710-1.8+1.8view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣
1♠2♥Pass2♠!
Pass4♥PassPass
Pass   
N♠5+1650-3.6+3.6view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)6♥
WNES
  Pass1♣
2♠3♥3♠4♠
Pass5♣!Pass5♦
Pass5♥Pass6♥
PassPassPass 
N♦A=1430+10.8-10.8view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠3♥3♠4♥
PassPassPass 
N♠5+2680-2.7+2.7view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
2♠3♠!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+4720-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
1♠2♦!Pass2♠!
Pass3♦Pass3♥
Pass3NT!Pass4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+2680-2.7+2.7view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠3♥Pass4♥
PassPassPass 
N♠9+2680-2.7+2.7view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)5♥
WNES
  Pass1♣
3♠4♥4♠4NT
Pass5♣Pass5♥
PassPassPass 
N♠5=650-3.6+3.6view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
2♠3♥Pass3♠
Pass3NTPass4♣
Pass4♥Pass4NT
Pass5♣Pass5♦!
Pass5♥!Pass6NT
PassPassPass 
N♠9=1440+10.9-10.9view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
3♠XPass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+3690-2.6+2.6view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
2♦!3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠Q+1630-4.3+4.3view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)4♥
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass2♦!Pass2♥
Pass3NTPass4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+2680-2.7+2.7view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)5♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠X3♠4♥
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5♣!Pass5♦!
Pass5♥PassPass
Pass   
S♠Q+1680-2.7+2.7view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)6♥
WNES
  Pass2♦!
2♠3♦!Pass4♥
Pass4NT!Pass5♦!
Pass6♥PassPass
Pass   
S♠Q=1430+10.8-10.8view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)5♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♦!2♥Pass3♥
Pass3♠!Pass4♣!
Pass4♦!Pass4NT!
Pass5♣!Pass5♦!
Pass5♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠6+1680-2.7+2.7view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)5♥
WNES
  Pass2♦!
Pass2♠!Pass2NT!
Pass3♦!Pass4♣!
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5♣!Pass5♦!
Pass5♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠Q=650-3.6+3.6view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
4♠x
WNES
  Pass1NT
3♠3NT4♠Pass
PassXPassPass
Pass   
W♦2-4800+0.1-0.1
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
4♠x
WNES
  Pass1♣
3♠X4♠X
PassPassPass 
W♦3-51100+6.2-6.2
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
2♦!X3♥!3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+4720-1.7+1.7
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
2♣!2♦!Pass2♥
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+3690-2.6+2.6
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠3♦!Pass3♠!
Pass!3NTPass4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+3710-1.8+1.8
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
5♥
WNES
  Pass1♣
2♠!3♦!3♠4♠!
Pass5♣!Pass5♦!
Pass5♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠9+1680-2.7+2.7
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
4♥
WNES
  Pass1NT!
Pass2♦Pass3♥!
Pass4♥PassPass
Pass   
S♠J+1650-3.6+3.6
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
6♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠3♥3♠4NT!
Pass5♣Pass6♥
PassPassPass 
N♠3=1430+10.8-10.8
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠!3♦!3♠4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+3710-1.8+1.8
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣
1♠2♥Pass2♠!
Pass4♥PassPass
Pass   
N♠5+1650-3.6+3.6
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
6♥
WNES
  Pass1♣
2♠3♥3♠4♠
Pass5♣!Pass5♦
Pass5♥Pass6♥
PassPassPass 
N♦A=1430+10.8-10.8
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠3♥3♠4♥
PassPassPass 
N♠5+2680-2.7+2.7
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
2♠3♠!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+4720-1.7+1.7
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
1♠2♦!Pass2♠!
Pass3♦Pass3♥
Pass3NT!Pass4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+2680-2.7+2.7
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
4♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠3♥Pass4♥
PassPassPass 
N♠9+2680-2.7+2.7
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
5♥
WNES
  Pass1♣
3♠4♥4♠4NT
Pass5♣Pass5♥
PassPassPass 
N♠5=650-3.6+3.6
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
2♠3♥Pass3♠
Pass3NTPass4♣
Pass4♥Pass4NT
Pass5♣Pass5♦!
Pass5♥!Pass6NT
PassPassPass 
N♠9=1440+10.9-10.9
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
3♠XPass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+3690-2.6+2.6
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
2♦!3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠Q+1630-4.3+4.3
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
4♥
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass2♦!Pass2♥
Pass3NTPass4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠Q+2680-2.7+2.7
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
5♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♠X3♠4♥
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5♣!Pass5♦!
Pass5♥PassPass
Pass   
S♠Q+1680-2.7+2.7
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
6♥
WNES
  Pass2♦!
2♠3♦!Pass4♥
Pass4NT!Pass5♦!
Pass6♥PassPass
Pass   
S♠Q=1430+10.8-10.8
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
5♥
WNES
  Pass1♣!
2♦!2♥Pass3♥
Pass3♠!Pass4♣!
Pass4♦!Pass4NT!
Pass5♣!Pass5♦!
Pass5♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠6+1680-2.7+2.7
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
5♥
WNES
  Pass2♦!
Pass2♠!Pass2NT!
Pass3♦!Pass4♣!
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5♣!Pass5♦!
Pass5♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠Q=650-3.6+3.6

Board 19 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ 9632
♥ A63
♦ AKJ
♣ AQ7
♠ Q8
♥ T742
♦ Q842
♣ 853
19
Dlr S
E-W
♠ KJ74
♥ Q98
♦ T976
♣ T6
♠ AT5
♥ KJ5
♦ 53
♣ KJ942
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N121010912
S121010912
E13241
W13241
Minimax (par): NS +990: 6NTN= 6NTS=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦4+3490-0.4+0.4view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)4NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦4+2490-0.4+0.4view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♥!Pass1♠!
Pass2♦!Pass2♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦9+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)3NT
WNES
   1NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass2♣!Pass2♥!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass2♦!Pass2♠!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♥4+3490-0.4+0.4view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass2♠
Pass2NT!Pass3♦!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦T+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)3NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2♥!Pass2NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)4NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+2490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)3NT
WNES
   1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+3490-0.4+0.4view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)4NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass2NT!Pass3NT
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦T+2490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)6♣
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass2♣
Pass4NTPass5♥
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♣3=920+10.0-10.0view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)3NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥4+3490-0.4+0.4view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+2460-1.4+1.4view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦9+3490-0.4+0.4view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)3NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass2♠
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦T+3490-0.4+0.4view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦4+3490-0.4+0.4
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
4NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦4+2490-0.4+0.4
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♥!Pass1♠!
Pass2♦!Pass2♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦9+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+3490-0.4+0.4
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass2♣!Pass2♥!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass2♦!Pass2♠!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♥4+3490-0.4+0.4
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass2♠
Pass2NT!Pass3♦!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦T+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2♥!Pass2NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+3490-0.4+0.4
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
4NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+2490-0.4+0.4
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+3490-0.4+0.4
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
4NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass2NT!Pass3NT
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦T+2490-0.4+0.4
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
6♣
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass2♣
Pass4NTPass5♥
Pass6♣PassPass
Pass   
S♣3=920+10.0-10.0
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥4+3490-0.4+0.4
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+2460-1.4+1.4
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦9+3490-0.4+0.4
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♦2+3490-0.4+0.4
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass2♠
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦T+3490-0.4+0.4

Board 20 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ AJ98
♥ K9
♦ AT542
♣ K4
♠ KT742
♥ AQ8
♦ Q96
♣ 73
20
Dlr W
All
♠ 65
♥ T542
♦ J
♣ AJT962
♠ Q3
♥ J763
♦ K873
♣ Q85
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N1087116
S1087116
E35527
W35627
Minimax (par): NS +630: 3NTN+1 3NTS+1
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)3♦
WNES
1♠1NT2♠!X
Pass3♦PassPass
Pass   
N♠6+2150-5.7+5.7view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)3NT
WNES
1♠1NTPass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠6=600+4.2-4.2view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)2♣
WNES
1♠1NT2♣Pass
PassPass  
E♥6-1100-7.0+7.0view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)3NT
WNES
1♠2♦Pass3♦
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♣T=600+4.2-4.2view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)3NT
WNES
1♠1NT2♣!Pass
2♦!Pass3♣3NT
PassPassPass 
N♠6+1630+5.0-5.0view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)2♦
WNES
1♠1NT2♣X!
Pass2♦PassPass
Pass   
N♠6+2130-6.3+6.3view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)1NT
WNES
1♠Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥3-3300-2.3+2.3view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)3NT
WNES
Pass1NTPass2♣!
Pass2♠Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♣J+1630+5.0-5.0view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)3NT
WNES
1♠1NTPass2♣
Pass2♦!Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠6+1630+5.0-5.0view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)3♦
WNES
1♠2♦X3♦
PassPassPass 
N♠6+2150-5.7+5.7view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)2NT
WNES
1♠1NT2♣X!
Pass2♦!Pass2NT!
PassPassPass 
N♣J=120-6.4+6.4view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)2♠x
WNES
Pass1NTPassPass
2♠PassPassX
PassPassPass 
W♦A-1200-4.7+4.7view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)3♦
WNES
1♠2♦X3♦
PassPassPass 
N♠6+1130-6.3+6.3view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)3NT
WNES
Pass1♣!2♣2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠5+1630+5.0-5.0view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)3NT
WNES
1♠1NTPass2♠!
Pass3♣!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♠6=600+4.2-4.2view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)3NTx
WNES
1♠1NT2♣2NT
Pass3NTXPass
PassPass  
N♠6=750+7.3-7.3view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)2NT
WNES
Pass1NTPass2♣
Pass2♠Pass2NT
PassPassPass 
N♣T+1150-5.7+5.7view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)1NT
WNES
Pass1NTPassPass
Pass   
N♣T+4210-4.4+4.4view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)3NTx
WNES
1♠1NTPass2♣
Pass2♦Pass2NT
Pass3NTXPass
PassPass  
N♠T+1950+10.3-10.3view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)3♦
WNES
1♠1NT!2♠!3♣!
Pass3♦!PassPass
Pass   
N♠6+1130-6.3+6.3view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)3NT
WNES
1♠1NT2♣X!
Pass2♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♠6+1630+5.0-5.0view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)3NT
WNES
1♠1NT2♣3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣J=600+4.2-4.2view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)2♥
WNES
1♠1NT2♣!X
2♥PassPassPass
W♦A-3300-2.3+2.3view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)3NT
WNES
Pass1♦Pass1♥
1♠Pass!Pass2♦
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣J=600+4.2-4.2view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
3♦
WNES
1♠1NT2♠!X
Pass3♦PassPass
Pass   
N♠6+2150-5.7+5.7
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
1♠1NTPass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠6=600+4.2-4.2
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
2♣
WNES
1♠1NT2♣Pass
PassPass  
E♥6-1100-7.0+7.0
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
3NT
WNES
1♠2♦Pass3♦
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♣T=600+4.2-4.2
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
3NT
WNES
1♠1NT2♣!Pass
2♦!Pass3♣3NT
PassPassPass 
N♠6+1630+5.0-5.0
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
2♦
WNES
1♠1NT2♣X!
Pass2♦PassPass
Pass   
N♠6+2130-6.3+6.3
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
1NT
WNES
1♠Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥3-3300-2.3+2.3
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
3NT
WNES
Pass1NTPass2♣!
Pass2♠Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♣J+1630+5.0-5.0
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
3NT
WNES
1♠1NTPass2♣
Pass2♦!Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠6+1630+5.0-5.0
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
3♦
WNES
1♠2♦X3♦
PassPassPass 
N♠6+2150-5.7+5.7
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
2NT
WNES
1♠1NT2♣X!
Pass2♦!Pass2NT!
PassPassPass 
N♣J=120-6.4+6.4
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
2♠x
WNES
Pass1NTPassPass
2♠PassPassX
PassPassPass 
W♦A-1200-4.7+4.7
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
3♦
WNES
1♠2♦X3♦
PassPassPass 
N♠6+1130-6.3+6.3
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
Pass1♣!2♣2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠5+1630+5.0-5.0
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
3NT
WNES
1♠1NTPass2♠!
Pass3♣!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♠6=600+4.2-4.2
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
3NTx
WNES
1♠1NT2♣2NT
Pass3NTXPass
PassPass  
N♠6=750+7.3-7.3
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
2NT
WNES
Pass1NTPass2♣
Pass2♠Pass2NT
PassPassPass 
N♣T+1150-5.7+5.7
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
1NT
WNES
Pass1NTPassPass
Pass   
N♣T+4210-4.4+4.4
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
3NTx
WNES
1♠1NTPass2♣
Pass2♦Pass2NT
Pass3NTXPass
PassPass  
N♠T+1950+10.3-10.3
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
3♦
WNES
1♠1NT!2♠!3♣!
Pass3♦!PassPass
Pass   
N♠6+1130-6.3+6.3
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
3NT
WNES
1♠1NT2♣X!
Pass2♦Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♠6+1630+5.0-5.0
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
1♠1NT2♣3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣J=600+4.2-4.2
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
2♥
WNES
1♠1NT2♣!X
2♥PassPassPass
W♦A-3300-2.3+2.3
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
Pass1♦Pass1♥
1♠Pass!Pass2♦
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣J=600+4.2-4.2

Board 21 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ T43
♥ A72
♦ QT865
♣ A2
♠ QJ65
♥ 3
♦ 932
♣ K8764
21
Dlr N
N-S
♠ AK872
♥ Q95
♦ K4
♣ QJT
♠ 9
♥ KJT864
♦ AJ7
♣ 953
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N8412124
S8412124
E19117
W19117
Minimax (par): NS +500: 6♠Ex-3 6♠Wx-3
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥J-4200+4.2-4.2view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)4♠x
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
X4♥PassPass
4♠XPassPass
Pass   
W♥A-1100+1.9-1.9view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)3♠
WNES
 Pass1NTX!
Pass2♣!2♠Pass
3♠PassPassPass
E♣3+1170-4.3+4.3view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2♥!PassPass
2♠3♥3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
W♥A+1450-9.1+9.1view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♥
PassPass2♠Pass
Pass3♥PassPass
3♠4♥PassPass
4♠PassPassPass
E♥J-150+0.6-0.6view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2♥!2♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♣3-150+0.6-0.6view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2♥2♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♣3=420-8.8+8.8view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)4♥
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
Pass4♥PassPass
Pass   
N♠A+2680+11.7-11.7view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)3♥
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♦!
Pass3♥PassPass
Pass   
N♣Q+3230+5.0-5.0view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)4♠
WNES
 Pass1♠Pass
3♣!Pass4♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥6-150+0.6-0.6view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥J-2100+1.9-1.9view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥T-2100+1.9-1.9view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)3♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♥
X3♥3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥J=140-3.5+3.5view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)4♠x
WNES
 Pass1NT2♥
X3♦!3♠4♥
4♠XPassPass
Pass   
E♦A=590-11.0+11.0view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)4♠x
WNES
 Pass1♠2♥
2♠4♥4♠Pass
PassXPassPass
Pass   
E♣2-1100+1.9-1.9view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)2♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♥
X!Pass2♠Pass
PassPass  
E♣3+1140-3.5+3.5view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2♥!2♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♥J=420-8.8+8.8view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)3♥
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
X3♥PassPass
Pass   
N♣Q+3230+5.0-5.0view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)5♥
WNES
 Pass1♠2♥
4♠5♥PassPass
Pass   
S♠Q-1100-2.6+2.6view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥J-2100+1.9-1.9view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)3♥
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
X3♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠A+3230+5.0-5.0view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)3♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
Pass3♥PassPass
X!Pass3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥J=140-3.5+3.5view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥J-2100+1.9-1.9view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)4♥
WNES
 Pass1NT!2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
X4♣!Pass4♦!
Pass4♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠A=620+11.0-11.0view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥J-4200+4.2-4.2
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
4♠x
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
X4♥PassPass
4♠XPassPass
Pass   
W♥A-1100+1.9-1.9
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
3♠
WNES
 Pass1NTX!
Pass2♣!2♠Pass
3♠PassPassPass
E♣3+1170-4.3+4.3
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2♥!PassPass
2♠3♥3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
W♥A+1450-9.1+9.1
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♥
PassPass2♠Pass
Pass3♥PassPass
3♠4♥PassPass
4♠PassPassPass
E♥J-150+0.6-0.6
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2♥!2♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♣3-150+0.6-0.6
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2♥2♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♣3=420-8.8+8.8
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
4♥
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
Pass4♥PassPass
Pass   
N♠A+2680+11.7-11.7
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
3♥
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♦!
Pass3♥PassPass
Pass   
N♣Q+3230+5.0-5.0
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1♠Pass
3♣!Pass4♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥6-150+0.6-0.6
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥J-2100+1.9-1.9
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥T-2100+1.9-1.9
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
3♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♥
X3♥3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥J=140-3.5+3.5
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
4♠x
WNES
 Pass1NT2♥
X3♦!3♠4♥
4♠XPassPass
Pass   
E♦A=590-11.0+11.0
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
4♠x
WNES
 Pass1♠2♥
2♠4♥4♠Pass
PassXPassPass
Pass   
E♣2-1100+1.9-1.9
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
2♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♥
X!Pass2♠Pass
PassPass  
E♣3+1140-3.5+3.5
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2♥!2♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♥J=420-8.8+8.8
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
3♥
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
X3♥PassPass
Pass   
N♣Q+3230+5.0-5.0
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
5♥
WNES
 Pass1♠2♥
4♠5♥PassPass
Pass   
S♠Q-1100-2.6+2.6
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥J-2100+1.9-1.9
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
3♥
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
X3♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠A+3230+5.0-5.0
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
3♠
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
Pass3♥PassPass
X!Pass3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥J=140-3.5+3.5
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
PassPass  
E♥J-2100+1.9-1.9
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
4♥
WNES
 Pass1NT!2♦!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
X4♣!Pass4♦!
Pass4♥!PassPass
Pass   
N♠A=620+11.0-11.0

Board 22 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ A53
♥ AT9
♦ AQ975
♣ K6
♠ QT7
♥ 87654
♦ T3
♣ QJ4
22
Dlr E
E-W
♠ J98
♥ Q3
♦ J862
♣ T987
♠ K642
♥ KJ2
♦ K4
♣ A532
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N1112111110
S1112111110
E21222
W21222
Minimax (par): NS +980: 6♠N= 6♠S=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+2460+2.5-2.5view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass3♦Pass3♥
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♣Q+2460+2.5-2.5view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass3♦Pass3♥
Pass3♠Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♣Q+2460+2.5-2.5view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)4NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+1460+2.5-2.5view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♠!Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+2460+2.5-2.5view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦!Pass1NT!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass4♦!Pass!5♣!
Pass6NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8-150-8.6+8.6view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT!
Pass4NTPass5♣!
Pass6NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8-150-8.6+8.6view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+2460+2.5-2.5view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)6♦
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦!Pass1NT
Pass2♦!Pass2NT!
Pass3♦Pass3♥
Pass3♠Pass4♣
Pass6♦PassPass
Pass   
N♠8-2100-9.2+9.2view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥5+3490+3.3-3.3view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+2460+2.5-2.5view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦!
Pass2♦!Pass2♥!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣T=400+0.8-0.8view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+2460+2.5-2.5view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass3♦!Pass3NT
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5NT!Pass6NT
PassPassPass 
S♥5=990+11.8-11.8view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3♦!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣T+2460+2.5-2.5view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass3NT
Pass4NTPass5♣
Pass6NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7-150-8.6+8.6view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)6NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass6NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥5-150-8.6+8.6view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)4NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass3♣!Pass3♦
Pass4NT!PassPass
Pass   
S♥3+1460+2.5-2.5view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass4NTPass6NT
PassPassPass 
S♥5-150-8.6+8.6view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+2460+2.5-2.5view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass2♦!Pass2NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♣Q=400+0.8-0.8view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)4NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+1460+2.5-2.5view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)4NT
WNES
  Pass1NT!
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+1460+2.5-2.5view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥5+2460+2.5-2.5view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+2460+2.5-2.5
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass3♦Pass3♥
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♣Q+2460+2.5-2.5
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass3♦Pass3♥
Pass3♠Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♣Q+2460+2.5-2.5
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
4NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+1460+2.5-2.5
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♠!Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+2460+2.5-2.5
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦!Pass1NT!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass4♦!Pass!5♣!
Pass6NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8-150-8.6+8.6
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT!
Pass4NTPass5♣!
Pass6NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8-150-8.6+8.6
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+2460+2.5-2.5
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
6♦
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦!Pass1NT
Pass2♦!Pass2NT!
Pass3♦Pass3♥
Pass3♠Pass4♣
Pass6♦PassPass
Pass   
N♠8-2100-9.2+9.2
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥5+3490+3.3-3.3
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+2460+2.5-2.5
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦!
Pass2♦!Pass2♥!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣T=400+0.8-0.8
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+2460+2.5-2.5
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass3♦!Pass3NT
Pass4♠!Pass4NT!
Pass5NT!Pass6NT
PassPassPass 
S♥5=990+11.8-11.8
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3♦!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣T+2460+2.5-2.5
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass3NT
Pass4NTPass5♣
Pass6NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7-150-8.6+8.6
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
6NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass6NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥5-150-8.6+8.6
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
4NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass3♣!Pass3♦
Pass4NT!PassPass
Pass   
S♥3+1460+2.5-2.5
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
6NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass4NTPass6NT
PassPassPass 
S♥5-150-8.6+8.6
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣
Pass1♦Pass1♠
Pass2♥!Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥7+2460+2.5-2.5
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass2♦!Pass2NT!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♣Q=400+0.8-0.8
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
4NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥8+1460+2.5-2.5
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
4NT
WNES
  Pass1NT!
Pass4NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥2+1460+2.5-2.5
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥5+2460+2.5-2.5

Board 23 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ AQT7
♥ T72
♦ Q86
♣ Q52
♠ J96
♥ 943
♦ AKT
♣ KJ73
23
Dlr S
All
♠ 8542
♥ KQ85
♦ J3
♣ T86
♠ K3
♥ AJ6
♦ 97542
♣ A94
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N88897
S88897
E34536
W44536
Minimax (par): NS +120: 1NTN+1 1NTS+1
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥8+2150+0.6-0.6view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+2150+0.6-0.6view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)1NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♥!Pass1♠!
Pass1NTPassPass
Pass   
N♥6+1120-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+2150+0.6-0.6view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)1NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣2+2150+0.6-0.6view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣7-1100-6.1+6.1view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥9+3180+1.7-1.7view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣4+1120-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)1NT
WNES
   1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣4=90-1.3+1.3view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣2=90-1.3+1.3view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)2NT
WNES
   1♦
X1♠2♥Pass
PassXPass2NT
PassPassPass 
S♥3+3210+2.6-2.6view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥9+4210+2.6-2.6view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥9+2150+0.6-0.6view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)2NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass2NTPassPass
Pass   
S♣3=120-0.4+0.4view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥4+2150+0.6-0.6view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥3+2150+0.6-0.6view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣4+1120-0.4+0.4view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♦A+3180+1.7-1.7view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥8+2150+0.6-0.6
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+2150+0.6-0.6
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♥!Pass1♠!
Pass1NTPassPass
Pass   
N♥6+1120-0.4+0.4
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+2150+0.6-0.6
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣2+2150+0.6-0.6
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣7-1100-6.1+6.1
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥9+3180+1.7-1.7
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣4+1120-0.4+0.4
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣4=90-1.3+1.3
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣2=90-1.3+1.3
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
2NT
WNES
   1♦
X1♠2♥Pass
PassXPass2NT
PassPassPass 
S♥3+3210+2.6-2.6
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥9+4210+2.6-2.6
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥9+2150+0.6-0.6
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
2NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
Pass2NTPassPass
Pass   
S♣3=120-0.4+0.4
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥4+2150+0.6-0.6
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♥3+2150+0.6-0.6
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣4+1120-0.4+0.4
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♦A+3180+1.7-1.7
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
1NT
WNES
   1♦
Pass1♠Pass1NT
PassPassPass 
S♣3+1120-0.4+0.4

Board 24 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ KQJ86
♥ QT8532
♦ Q
♣ 3
♠ 9
♥ AKJ
♦ AKJT96
♣ J94
24
Dlr W
None
♠ 7
♥ 7
♦ 7543
♣ AKT8752
♠ AT5432
♥ 964
♦ 82
♣ Q6
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N08800
S08800
E7441212
W7451212
Minimax (par): NS -800: 6♥♠Nx-4 6♥♠Sx-4
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)6♦
WNES
1♦2♦!4♣4♠
4NT!Pass5♦Pass
Pass5♠6♦Pass
PassPass  
W♠Q=920-4.3+4.3view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)5♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!4♦4♠
5♦PassPass5♠
PassPassXPass
PassPass  
S♥A-3500+5.1-5.1view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!4♠
6♣6♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♦K-4800-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)6♦
WNES
1♦3♣!3♦4♠
5♦5♠6♦Pass
PassPass  
W♠K=920-4.3+4.3view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)6♣
WNES
1♦!2♦!3♣!4♠
5♣PassPass5♠
XPass6♣Pass
PassPass  
E♥3+1940-5.2+5.2view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)5♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣4♠
5♣5♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♥A-2300+9.1-9.1view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)5♦
WNES
1♦!2♦!5♦Pass
PassPass  
W♠K+1420+7.0-7.0view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)5♦
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣4♠
5♦PassPassPass
W♠K+1420+7.0-7.0view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣4♠
5♦5♠6♦Pass
Pass6♠XPass
PassPass  
S♥K-2300+9.1-9.1view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)6♠x
WNES
1♣!1♦!1NT!2♠!
3♦3♠4♦Pass
5♦5♥6♣6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)6♣
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!3♠
XPass4♥!4♠
5♣Pass6♣Pass
PassPass  
E♠A=920-4.3+4.3view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣4♠
5♣5♠6♣6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)6♦
WNES
1♦3♦!5♦5♠
6♦PassPassPass
W♣3+1940-5.2+5.2view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!4♠
6♣PassPass6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)6♠x
WNES
1♣!1♠X!4♠
5♦5♠6♦Pass
Pass6♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
N♣A-3500+5.1-5.1view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!5♣5♠
6♣6♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♦K-4800-1.7+1.7view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)6♠x
WNES
1♣!X!2♣4♠
Pass!Pass5♣Pass
6♣6♠XPass
PassPass  
S♦K-4800-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!4♠
5♣5♠PassPass
6♣PassPass6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)7♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!2♥!4♠
5♣PassPass5♠
6♣6♠7♣Pass
Pass7♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♦A-51100-8.1+8.1view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!4♣!4♠
5NT6♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♦A-3500+5.1-5.1view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)6♣
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!4♠
5♣PassPass5♠
XPass6♣Pass
PassPass  
E♥9+1940-5.2+5.2view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)5♣
WNES
1♣!2♦!2♠!4♠
4NT!Pass5♣Pass
PassPass  
W♠K+1420+7.0-7.0view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!5♣Pass
6♣PassPass6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)6♣
WNES
1♣!2♦!3♣4♠
Pass!Pass5♣Pass
6♣PassPassPass
W♠K=920-4.3+4.3view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
6♦
WNES
1♦2♦!4♣4♠
4NT!Pass5♦Pass
Pass5♠6♦Pass
PassPass  
W♠Q=920-4.3+4.3
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
5♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!4♦4♠
5♦PassPass5♠
PassPassXPass
PassPass  
S♥A-3500+5.1-5.1
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!4♠
6♣6♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♦K-4800-1.7+1.7
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
6♦
WNES
1♦3♣!3♦4♠
5♦5♠6♦Pass
PassPass  
W♠K=920-4.3+4.3
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
6♣
WNES
1♦!2♦!3♣!4♠
5♣PassPass5♠
XPass6♣Pass
PassPass  
E♥3+1940-5.2+5.2
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
5♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣4♠
5♣5♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♥A-2300+9.1-9.1
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
5♦
WNES
1♦!2♦!5♦Pass
PassPass  
W♠K+1420+7.0-7.0
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
5♦
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣4♠
5♦PassPassPass
W♠K+1420+7.0-7.0
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣4♠
5♦5♠6♦Pass
Pass6♠XPass
PassPass  
S♥K-2300+9.1-9.1
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♣!1♦!1NT!2♠!
3♦3♠4♦Pass
5♦5♥6♣6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
6♣
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!3♠
XPass4♥!4♠
5♣Pass6♣Pass
PassPass  
E♠A=920-4.3+4.3
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣4♠
5♣5♠6♣6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
6♦
WNES
1♦3♦!5♦5♠
6♦PassPassPass
W♣3+1940-5.2+5.2
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!4♠
6♣PassPass6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♣!1♠X!4♠
5♦5♠6♦Pass
Pass6♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
N♣A-3500+5.1-5.1
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!5♣5♠
6♣6♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♦K-4800-1.7+1.7
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♣!X!2♣4♠
Pass!Pass5♣Pass
6♣6♠XPass
PassPass  
S♦K-4800-1.7+1.7
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!4♠
5♣5♠PassPass
6♣PassPass6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
7♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!2♥!4♠
5♣PassPass5♠
6♣6♠7♣Pass
Pass7♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♦A-51100-8.1+8.1
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!4♣!4♠
5NT6♠PassPass
XPassPassPass
S♦A-3500+5.1-5.1
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
6♣
WNES
1♦2♦!3♣!4♠
5♣PassPass5♠
XPass6♣Pass
PassPass  
E♥9+1940-5.2+5.2
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
5♣
WNES
1♣!2♦!2♠!4♠
4NT!Pass5♣Pass
PassPass  
W♠K+1420+7.0-7.0
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
6♠x
WNES
1♦2♦!5♣Pass
6♣PassPass6♠
XPassPassPass
S♦A-4800-1.7+1.7
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
6♣
WNES
1♣!2♦!3♣4♠
Pass!Pass5♣Pass
6♣PassPassPass
W♠K=920-4.3+4.3

Board 25 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ T73
♥ T73
♦ 972
♣ JT62
♠ KJ982
♥ 985
♦ –
♣ K9843
25
Dlr N
E-W
♠ AQ6
♥ J642
♦ AQ543
♣ Q
♠ 54
♥ AKQ
♦ KJT86
♣ A75
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N64476
S64476
E78867
W78867
Minimax (par): NS -110: 2♥♠E= 2♥♠W=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)4♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♥!Pass3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♥A-2200+5.9-5.9view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)4♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠Pass3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
W♣J=620-10.2+10.2view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)4♠
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4♥!Pass4♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥K-1100+3.7-3.7view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠2-2100-0.8+0.8view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦!1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠3-2100-0.8+0.8view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)4♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠Pass4♠Pass
PassPass  
W♣J=620-10.2+10.2view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦!1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠2-2100-0.8+0.8view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)2♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♥!Pass2♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥A=110-0.9+0.9view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠A-150+0.5-0.5view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦!1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠2-150+0.5-0.5view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)4♠
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♥!Pass2♠X!
3♣Pass3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♥A-1100+3.7-3.7view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)2♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠!PassPassPass
W♥3+1140-1.8+1.8view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)3♠
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♥!Pass2♠X
Pass3♣3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥A-1100+3.7-3.7view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)2♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♥!Pass2♠!Pass
PassPass  
E♥K=110-0.9+0.9view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)3♣
WNES
 Pass1♦!1NT
PassPass2♦Pass
2♠PassPassX
Pass3♣PassPass
Pass   
N♠A-150+0.5-0.5view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)3NT
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦
2♠!Pass3♣Pass
3♦Pass3NTPass
PassPass  
E♦J=600-9.9+9.9view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)4♠x
WNES
 Pass1NTX!
2♥!Pass2♠X
Pass3♣3♠Pass
4♠PassPassX
PassPassPass 
E♥A-2500+11.0-11.0view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)4♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠!Pass3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
W♥3-1100+3.7-3.7view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)4♠
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♣!Pass2♥Pass
2♠!Pass3♦!X
4♠PassPassPass
W♦9=620-10.2+10.2view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)4♠x
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♥!Pass4♥Pass
4♠PassPassX
PassPassPass 
W♣J-1200+5.9-5.9view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)4♠x
WNES
 Pass1♦Pass
1♠Pass2♠Pass
3♣Pass3NTX
4♠PassPassX
PassPassPass 
W♦7-1200+5.9-5.9view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)3♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠Pass3♠Pass
PassPass  
W♣J+1170-2.5+2.5view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠8-150+0.5-0.5view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)3♠
WNES
 Pass1NT!X
2♥!Pass2♠X!
3♣Pass3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥A-1100+3.7-3.7view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♥!Pass3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♥A-2200+5.9-5.9
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠Pass3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
W♣J=620-10.2+10.2
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
4♥!Pass4♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥K-1100+3.7-3.7
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠2-2100-0.8+0.8
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦!1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠3-2100-0.8+0.8
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠Pass4♠Pass
PassPass  
W♣J=620-10.2+10.2
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦!1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠2-2100-0.8+0.8
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
2♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♥!Pass2♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥A=110-0.9+0.9
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠A-150+0.5-0.5
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦!1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠2-150+0.5-0.5
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♥!Pass2♠X!
3♣Pass3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
E♥A-1100+3.7-3.7
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
2♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠!PassPassPass
W♥3+1140-1.8+1.8
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
3♠
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♥!Pass2♠X
Pass3♣3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥A-1100+3.7-3.7
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
2♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♥!Pass2♠!Pass
PassPass  
E♥K=110-0.9+0.9
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
3♣
WNES
 Pass1♦!1NT
PassPass2♦Pass
2♠PassPassX
Pass3♣PassPass
Pass   
N♠A-150+0.5-0.5
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
3NT
WNES
 Pass1NT2♦
2♠!Pass3♣Pass
3♦Pass3NTPass
PassPass  
E♦J=600-9.9+9.9
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
4♠x
WNES
 Pass1NTX!
2♥!Pass2♠X
Pass3♣3♠Pass
4♠PassPassX
PassPassPass 
E♥A-2500+11.0-11.0
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠!Pass3♠Pass
4♠PassPassPass
W♥3-1100+3.7-3.7
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
4♠
WNES
 Pass1NTPass
2♣!Pass2♥Pass
2♠!Pass3♦!X
4♠PassPassPass
W♦9=620-10.2+10.2
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
4♠x
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♥!Pass4♥Pass
4♠PassPassX
PassPassPass 
W♣J-1200+5.9-5.9
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
4♠x
WNES
 Pass1♦Pass
1♠Pass2♠Pass
3♣Pass3NTX
4♠PassPassX
PassPassPass 
W♦7-1200+5.9-5.9
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
3♠
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
2♠Pass3♠Pass
PassPass  
W♣J+1170-2.5+2.5
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
1NT
WNES
 Pass1♦1NT
PassPassPass 
S♠8-150+0.5-0.5
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
3♠
WNES
 Pass1NT!X
2♥!Pass2♠X!
3♣Pass3♠Pass
PassPass  
E♥A-1100+3.7-3.7

Board 26 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ 973
♥ QT42
♦ 3
♣ AKQ85
♠ 654
♥ KJ75
♦ Q92
♣ J64
26
Dlr E
All
♠ AT2
♥ A93
♦ JT876
♣ 73
♠ KQJ8
♥ 86
♦ AK54
♣ T92
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N9108710
S9108710
E33463
W33563
Minimax (par): NS +620: 4♠N= 4♠S=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦6+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦8+1630+0.4-0.4view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣Pass3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦7+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣Pass2NT
Pass3♥Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠7+1630+0.4-0.4view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦!Pass1♥!
Pass1♠!Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠5+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦7+1630+0.4-0.4view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦J+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣!Pass2♠!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♥9+1630+0.4-0.4view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♥Pass1NT
Pass3♣!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠5+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1NT
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠4+1630+0.4-0.4view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦6+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦!
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦J+1630+0.4-0.4view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠2+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass2♣!Pass2♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥5+1630+0.4-0.4view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
Pass3♥Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦J+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦7+1630+0.4-0.4view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣Pass2♦
Pass2♥Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠6+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦!
Pass1♥Pass1♠!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣7+1630+0.4-0.4view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♠2+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣Pass2♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦J+1630+0.4-0.4view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2♥Pass2♠
Pass3♦!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠6+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1NT!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠5+1630+0.4-0.4view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)1NT
WNES
  Pass1♦!
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass1NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦J+3180-10.0+10.0view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠5+1630+0.4-0.4view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦6+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦8+1630+0.4-0.4
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣Pass3♣
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦7+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣Pass2NT
Pass3♥Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠7+1630+0.4-0.4
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♦!Pass1♥!
Pass1♠!Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠5+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦7+1630+0.4-0.4
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦J+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣!Pass2♠!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♥9+1630+0.4-0.4
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass1♥Pass1NT
Pass3♣!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠5+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1NT
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠4+1630+0.4-0.4
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦6+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦!
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦J+1630+0.4-0.4
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♠2+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1NT
Pass2♣!Pass2♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♥5+1630+0.4-0.4
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2NT!Pass3♣!
Pass3♥Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦J+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦7+1630+0.4-0.4
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣Pass2♦
Pass2♥Pass2NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠6+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦!
Pass1♥Pass1♠!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♣7+1630+0.4-0.4
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♠2+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass2♣Pass2♠
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦J+1630+0.4-0.4
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♣!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2♥Pass2♠
Pass3♦!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠6+1630+0.4-0.4
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1NT!
Pass2♣!Pass2♦!
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
S♠5+1630+0.4-0.4
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
1NT
WNES
  Pass1♦!
Pass1♥Pass1♠
Pass1NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦J+3180-10.0+10.0
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
3NT
WNES
  Pass1♦
Pass1♥Pass1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass   
S♠5+1630+0.4-0.4

Board 27 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ A964
♥ QJ8
♦ KJ3
♣ T63
♠ T52
♥ K5
♦ A98762
♣ 74
27
Dlr S
None
♠ Q8
♥ T764
♦ Q54
♣ J952
♠ KJ73
♥ A932
♦ T
♣ AKQ8
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N101110710
S101110710
E22262
W22262
Minimax (par): NS +450: 4♠N+1 4♠S+1
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦XPass2♦!
Pass2♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+1450+1.7-1.7view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♥!2♦4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+1450+1.7-1.7view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1♠2♦3♦!
Pass3NTPass4♠
PassPassPass 
N♥7+1450+1.7-1.7view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)4♥
WNES
   1♣
1♦XPass2♦!
Pass3NTPass4♥
PassPassPass 
S♣7=420+0.7-0.7view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)3♦x
WNES
   1♣!
2♦Pass3♦X
PassPassPass 
W♥Q-3500+3.3-3.3view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)3NT
WNES
   1♣
2♦!3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦4=400-0.1+0.1view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)4♠
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♥6+1450+1.7-1.7view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)4NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass3♦!
X3NT!Pass4NT!
PassPassPass 
N♦4-150-9.7+9.7view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1NT!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♥3+1430+0.7-0.7view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)4♠
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass4♦!
X4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦3+1450+1.7-1.7view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+1450+1.7-1.7view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)4♠
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass3♠
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♣5=420+0.7-0.7view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)3♦x
WNES
   1♣
2♦X3♦X
PassPassPass 
W♥Q-2300-2.4+2.4view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1♠!Pass1NT!
Pass2♠!Pass2NT!
Pass3♦!Pass3♠!
Pass3NT!Pass4♦!
Pass4♥!Pass4♠
PassPassPass 
N♦3+1450+1.7-1.7view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)4NT
WNES
   1♣!
2♦3NTPass4NT
PassPassPass 
N♦Q=430+0.7-0.7view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♦2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦4-150-9.7+9.7view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♠2♦4♦
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦5+1450+1.7-1.7view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1NT!Pass2♣!
Pass2♥!Pass2♠
Pass2NTPass3♥
Pass3♠Pass4♠
PassPassPass 
S♦A+1450+1.7-1.7view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)4♥
WNES
   1♣
2♦X2♠4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠2-150-9.7+9.7view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♥6+1450+1.7-1.7view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1♥!2♦4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+2480+2.6-2.6view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♥!2♦2NT!
Pass3♥!Pass4♠
PassPassPass 
S♦A+2480+2.6-2.6view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1NTPass2♦!
Pass2♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦5+1450+1.7-1.7view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1♠2♦2NT!
Pass3♦!X3♠!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+1450+1.7-1.7view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦XPass2♦!
Pass2♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+1450+1.7-1.7
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♥!2♦4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+1450+1.7-1.7
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1♠2♦3♦!
Pass3NTPass4♠
PassPassPass 
N♥7+1450+1.7-1.7
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
4♥
WNES
   1♣
1♦XPass2♦!
Pass3NTPass4♥
PassPassPass 
S♣7=420+0.7-0.7
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
3♦x
WNES
   1♣!
2♦Pass3♦X
PassPassPass 
W♥Q-3500+3.3-3.3
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
2♦!3NTPassPass
Pass   
N♦4=400-0.1+0.1
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♥6+1450+1.7-1.7
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
4NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1♠Pass3♦!
X3NT!Pass4NT!
PassPassPass 
N♦4-150-9.7+9.7
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣!
Pass1NT!Pass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♥3+1430+0.7-0.7
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣
Pass1♠Pass4♦!
X4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦3+1450+1.7-1.7
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+1450+1.7-1.7
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♦!
Pass1♠Pass3♠
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♣5=420+0.7-0.7
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
3♦x
WNES
   1♣
2♦X3♦X
PassPassPass 
W♥Q-2300-2.4+2.4
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1♠!Pass1NT!
Pass2♠!Pass2NT!
Pass3♦!Pass3♠!
Pass3NT!Pass4♦!
Pass4♥!Pass4♠
PassPassPass 
N♦3+1450+1.7-1.7
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
4NT
WNES
   1♣!
2♦3NTPass4NT
PassPassPass 
N♦Q=430+0.7-0.7
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
3NT
WNES
   1♣
1♦2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass 
N♦4-150-9.7+9.7
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♠2♦4♦
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦5+1450+1.7-1.7
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1NT!Pass2♣!
Pass2♥!Pass2♠
Pass2NTPass3♥
Pass3♠Pass4♠
PassPassPass 
S♦A+1450+1.7-1.7
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
4♥
WNES
   1♣
2♦X2♠4♥
PassPassPass 
S♠2-150-9.7+9.7
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♥6+1450+1.7-1.7
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1♥!2♦4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+2480+2.6-2.6
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣
1♦1♥!2♦2NT!
Pass3♥!Pass4♠
PassPassPass 
S♦A+2480+2.6-2.6
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1NTPass2♦!
Pass2♠Pass4♦!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦5+1450+1.7-1.7
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
4♠
WNES
   1♣!
1♦1♠2♦2NT!
Pass3♦!X3♠!
Pass4♠PassPass
Pass   
N♦4+1450+1.7-1.7

Board 28 also played in: Bermuda Bowl · Venice Cup · d'Orsi Trophy↑ top

♠ T8
♥ K965
♦ K976
♣ 752
♠ 9542
♥ Q3
♦ AT4
♣ AKJ6
28
Dlr W
N-S
♠ QJ63
♥ 842
♦ QJ5
♣ 983
♠ AK7
♥ AJT7
♦ 832
♣ QT4
Makeable tricks
NT♠♥♦♣
N75876
S75876
E68567
W68567
Minimax (par): NS -110: 2♠E= 2♠W=
MatchRoomNorth–SouthEast–WestContByLeadResNSEWBut.NSBut.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCEOpenR.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA)P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE)2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♠K=110-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedP.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE)M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA)1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♣7-150+2.3-2.3view →
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAELOpenH.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL)1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♥5-2100+3.8-3.8view →
ClosedR.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL)H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♠X
2♠PassPassPass
E♠A=110-1.7+1.7view →
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARYOpenS.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND)J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY)1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♣7-150+2.3-2.3view →
ClosedK.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY)M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND)2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♠X
2♠PassPassPass
E♦3-150+2.3-2.3view →
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIAOpenM.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION)S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA)2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♥!Pass
2♠!PassPassPass
W♣2=110-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedS.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA)M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION)2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♠A=110-1.7+1.7view →
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICAOpenS.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN)D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA)2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♦2=110-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedC.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA)M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN)2♣
WNES
1NT!PassPassX!
Pass2♣PassPass
Pass   
N♦Q-2200-4.4+4.4view →
6. JAPAN – ITALYOpenM.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN)F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY)2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♦3=110-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedD.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY)D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN)1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♥3-150+2.3-2.3view →
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALANDOpenA.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA)J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND)2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♦3-150+2.3-2.3view →
ClosedT.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND)O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA)2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♦2-150+2.3-2.3view →
8. USA2 – BERMUDAOpenS.Huang – J.Millens (USA2)R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA)1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♥6-150+2.3-2.3view →
ClosedC.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA)S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2)2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠X
2♠PassPassPass
E♥J=110-1.7+1.7view →
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINAOpenP.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL)W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA)1NTx
WNES
1NTPassPassX
PassPassPass 
W♥5-1100+3.8-3.8view →
ClosedK.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA)P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL)1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♥J-150+2.3-2.3view →
10. CANADA – INDIAOpenB.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA)H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA)3♥
WNES
1♦!Pass1♠X
2♠3♥PassPass
Pass   
N♠Q-1100-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedB.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA)S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA)2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♥!Pass
2♠!PassPassPass
W♣2=110-1.7+1.7view →
11. POLAND – USA1OpenP.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND)V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1)3♥
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassX!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3♦Pass3♥
PassPassPass 
S♣K-2200-4.4+4.4view →
ClosedG.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1)J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND)2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♦!Pass
1♠!Pass2♠Pass
PassPass  
W♥6=110-1.7+1.7view →
12. CHINA – DENMARKOpenY.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA)N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK)2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♠A=110-1.7+1.7view →
ClosedP.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK)Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA)1NT
WNES
1NT!PassPassPass
W♥3-150+2.3-2.3view →
ContByLeadResNSEWB.NSB.EW
1. ROMANIA – FRANCE
Open: R.Mihai – G.Mihai (ROMANIA) — P.Schmidt – J.Zochowska (FRANCE) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♠K=110-1.7+1.7
Closed: P.Cronier – B.Cronier (FRANCE) — M.Ionita – A.Boboc (ROMANIA) · view →
1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♣7-150+2.3-2.3
2. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – ISRAEL
Open: H.Ghoneim – M.Hindie (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) — A.Asulin – R.Pachtman (ISRAEL) · view →
1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♥5-2100+3.8-3.8
Closed: R.Benin-Barr – Y.Zack (ISRAEL) — H.Sumar – N.Qasim Norani (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♠X
2♠PassPassPass
E♠A=110-1.7+1.7
3. ENGLAND – HUNGARY
Open: S.Bell – M.Bell (ENGLAND) — J.Jalsovszky – A.Honyek (HUNGARY) · view →
1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♣7-150+2.3-2.3
Closed: K.Mezei – L.Honti (HUNGARY) — M.Knottenbelt – M.Byrne (ENGLAND) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♠X
2♠PassPassPass
E♦3-150+2.3-2.3
4. REUNION – AUSTRALIA
Open: M.Boyer – P.Schilli (REUNION) — S.Yuen – C.Geromboux (AUSTRALIA) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♥!Pass
2♠!PassPassPass
W♣2=110-1.7+1.7
Closed: S.Harrison – J.Brake (AUSTRALIA) — M.Lemarinel – R.Wan Hoi (REUNION) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♠A=110-1.7+1.7
5. SWEDEN – SOUTH AFRICA
Open: S.Ekenberg – K.Bertheau (SWEDEN) — D.Rosslee – G.Hingle (SOUTH AFRICA) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♦2=110-1.7+1.7
Closed: C.Child – A.Der Kinderen (SOUTH AFRICA) — M.Helin – D.Eriksson (SWEDEN) · view →
2♣
WNES
1NT!PassPassX!
Pass2♣PassPass
Pass   
N♦Q-2200-4.4+4.4
6. JAPAN – ITALY
Open: M.Takayama – K.Shimamura (JAPAN) — F.Dalpozzo – F.Porta (ITALY) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♦3=110-1.7+1.7
Closed: D.Attanasio – G.Manara (ITALY) — D.Chen – A.Yanagisawa (JAPAN) · view →
1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♥3-150+2.3-2.3
7. SERBIA – NEW ZEALAND
Open: A.Brajovic – M.Uscumlic (SERBIA) — J.Cormack – L.Meier (NEW ZEALAND) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♦3-150+2.3-2.3
Closed: T.Pan – L.Zheng (NEW ZEALAND) — O.Simic – M.Simic (SERBIA) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♦2-150+2.3-2.3
8. USA2 – BERMUDA
Open: S.Huang – J.Millens (USA2) — R.Gosling – J.Glynn (BERMUDA) · view →
1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♥6-150+2.3-2.3
Closed: C.Hall – S.Kyme (BERMUDA) — S.Rimstedt – J.Grue (USA2) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠X
2♠PassPassPass
E♥J=110-1.7+1.7
9. BRAZIL – HONG KONG CHINA
Open: P.Correa – D.Brenner (BRAZIL) — W.Wang – W.Lai (HONG KONG CHINA) · view →
1NTx
WNES
1NTPassPassX
PassPassPass 
W♥5-1100+3.8-3.8
Closed: K.Mak – Q.Shen (HONG KONG CHINA) — P.Ravenna – S.Garafulic (BRAZIL) · view →
1NT
WNES
1NTPassPassPass
W♥J-150+2.3-2.3
10. CANADA – INDIA
Open: B.Senensky – B.Shnier (CANADA) — H.Khandelwal – R.Khandelwal (INDIA) · view →
3♥
WNES
1♦!Pass1♠X
2♠3♥PassPass
Pass   
N♠Q-1100-1.7+1.7
Closed: B.Naidoo – P.Sinha (INDIA) — S.Blank – J.Blond (CANADA) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♥!Pass
2♠!PassPassPass
W♣2=110-1.7+1.7
11. POLAND – USA1
Open: P.Zatorski – K.Dufrat (POLAND) — V.Demuy – J.Wolpert (USA1) · view →
3♥
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassX!
Pass2NT!Pass3♣
Pass3♦Pass3♥
PassPassPass 
S♣K-2200-4.4+4.4
Closed: G.Botta – J.Kranyak (USA1) — J.Zmuda – P.Marcinowski (POLAND) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣!Pass1♦!Pass
1♠!Pass2♠Pass
PassPass  
W♥6=110-1.7+1.7
12. CHINA – DENMARK
Open: Y.Lu – Y.Liu (CHINA) — N.Bekkouche – F.Danielsen (DENMARK) · view →
2♠
WNES
1♣Pass1♠Pass
2♠PassPassPass
E♠A=110-1.7+1.7
Closed: P.Jepsen – S.Buus Thomsen (DENMARK) — Z.Shao – J.Ran (CHINA) · view →
1NT
WNES
1NT!PassPassPass
W♥3-150+2.3-2.3