Bridge is such a complex, multi-layered game that a single hand can be approached in myriad ways, depending on the skill of the player. In fact, peering into the mind of a world-class player is a bit like entering another dimension; there are possibilities you didn’t even know existed.
At a recent pairs tournament, most North-South pairs bid and made 4♠ on the deal below.

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