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Deb Harvell

Reporter · US

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Sep 13, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Deb Harvell

    Puzzles Games | Arkansas Democrat Gazette (opens the original)

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    Dear Mr. Rigal: If my right-hand opponent bids and I act, only for his bid to be alerted afterward, can I have my call back? Dear Reader: Yes, you can, but I would strongly advise you to call the director regardless, both to make sure that they can come on board with the issue in case of any future unauthorized information issues and in case any unexpected further problems arise. Dear Mr. Rigal: I picked up this monster the other day: spades ---, hearts A-K-Q-10-9-7-6-3-2, diamonds 8, clubs A-9-

  2. Article · Sep 6, 2026 · Deb Harvell

    Puzzles Games | Arkansas Democrat Gazette (opens the original)

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    Dear Mr. Rigal: Say you open one diamond and your left-hand opponent overcalls five clubs, passed back to you. What does it mean if you double now? Dear Reader: I think this just shows a good hand. Partner will tend to pass unless he has significant extra distribution or a great fit, i.e., he will only bid if he thinks your side is making. There may be a case for double to be more takeout-oriented when the five-club bidder is at unfavorable vulnerability, since they are probably serious, but it

  3. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Deb Harvell

    Puzzles Games | Arkansas Democrat Gazette (opens the original)

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    Dear Mr. Rigal: Would you recommend playing five-card Stayman rather than regular Stayman? Dear Reader: I use normal four-card Stayman, but many top pairs have an extra call to ask for five-card majors over one no-trump (three clubs, or perhaps two no-trump). Over a two-no-trump opening, you have room for only one Stayman bid. I'd recommend normal Stayman -- but rebid three no-trump to show five spades, which picks up half of the 5-3 major-suit fits without resorting to too much science. Dear Mr

  4. Article · Aug 23, 2026 · Deb Harvell

    Puzzles Games | Arkansas Democrat Gazette (opens the original)

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    DEAR MR. RIGAL: How important is it that everyone on the team be there for scoring up after a set? DEAR READER: It is nice for everyone to be present to create a supportive team atmosphere and to discuss the boards afterward. I would say it is expected in terms of etiquette. It is different when you're a team of six; the pair sitting out need not turn up. DEAR MR. RIGAL: My partner had spades A-J-5-3, hearts A-10, diamonds 3, clubs A-Q-8-7-4-3, at favorable vulnerability. He opened one club, and

  5. Article · Aug 16, 2026 · Deb Harvell

    Puzzles Games | Arkansas Democrat Gazette (opens the original)

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    DEAR MR. RIGAL: What does it mean if, after partner makes a takeout double of a suit opening at the one-level and the next hand redoubles, you jump in a new suit? DEAR READER: A jump in the face of a value-showing redouble should be preemptive. Assuming the bidding is genuine, it is not possible to have enough for an invitational jump based on high cards. If you do happen to have a good hand when one of the opponents is messing around, start with a pass followed by a jump in your suit, or perhap

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