MBV53

In Howell I assign average== in all the rounds. In Mitchel if tables and rounds are equal I assign ave==,

Hi all, I want to know one thing very clearly. why convention cards were displayed on the both sides of the screens? they are meant for whose whose reference? for screen mates or TDs reference?when a detailed convention cards were available on the both sides of the screens what is the problem for the player to refer into that?simply testing the memory of the player?or to get some benifit out of misexplanation if any?I beleive the opponents had a detailed CC on both sides and the bid 3S was clearly mentioned in the CC.I advice the players to come with well prepared CCs with detailed explanations and develope a habit of going through the opponents CC whenever clarification is required,if that particular bid was not covered in the CC then ask for written explanation.It is always better to do the first thing first!crying or shouting later is not the correct practice.when the weighted score was not considered[because td got a poll leading spade was a serious error] TD imposed 3IMP penalties to take away some 25% gains, is not justified in a knock out match? MBVSubrahmanyam.INDIA

NT=neck Tie:):)

Tie knott

Dummy — 1. Declarer’s partner. He becomes dummy when the opening lead is faced. 2. Declarer’s partner’s cards, once they are spread on the table after the opening lead. Declarer — the player who, for the side that makes the final bid, first bid the denomination named in the final bid. He becomes declarer when the opening lead is faced (but see Law 54A when the opening lead is made out of turn). so I feel any player may call TD. MBVSubrahmanyam. India.

dummy is not decided yet as one of the options says declarer can opt to become dummy. MBVSubrahmanyam. India

The TD determines the meaning of the 2D call [1N-2S-2D]. Law 23 applies. Law 16D & Law26 applies -An offending player withdraws a call. withdrawn call related to Diamond lead restrictions applies on Diamond suit, Related to any other one suit, restrictions applies on suit not specified-at offender's partner first turn to lead including opening lead. WD call related to more than one suit,Declarer may prohibit from leading one such suit,require leading such a suit,let the leader choose any suit. If the WD call falls under other WD calls- Declarer may prohibit any one suit as long as the offender's partner retains lead. MBVSubrahmanyam. India.

Law 66D also applies along with 72B3. D. After the Conclusion of Play After play ceases, the played and unplayed cards may be inspected to settle a claim of a revoke, or of the number of tricks won or lost; but no player should handle cards other than his own. If, after such a claim has been made, a player mixes his cards in such a manner that the Director can no longer ascertain the facts, the Director shall rule in favour of the other side. Such player can be suspended for that Event/Tournament if TD beleives that the infraction was deliberate. MBVSubrahmanyam India.

Congratulations Fred and to your diamond team members! This year 2010 is yours! MBVSubrahmanyam.

Thanks to BBO and Roland:) MBVSubrahmanyam.

look at this and pass your comments. Hong kong NBO Date of Approval: 5th November 2008 Effective 1 Date: 8th November 2008 Announcement From: Board of Directors To: Tournament Directors Update of the Screen Regulations Dear Tournament Directors, Please be informed that there is a minor amendment with regard to the screen application. The amendment is stipulated in Section 26 of the General Conditions of Contest (Note 1). Amendment Section 26.3: Modification of the Laws when screens are in use A. An irregularity passed through the screen is subject to the normal laws, with the following provisions: 1. Law 35 applies in the case of an inadmissible call. 2. If a player infringes the law and, inadvertently*(Note 2), the irregularity is passed through the screen by his screen-mate; the latter has accepted the action on behalf of his side in situations where the Laws permit LHO to accept it. This includes the case of a Law 25B change of all. Explanation In accordance with Section 26.3 (A) 2, the amended regulation states that when a player (usually North or South as the case may be) who is being responsible for sliding the bidding tray under the centre of the screen, is unaware of the irregularity committed by his Opponent (East or West as the case may be), slides the tray to the other side of the screen, he is assumed to have accepted such irregularity on behalf of his Partner on the other side of the screen. Example: Insufficient Bid: West opens 3♥, North Pass and East responds 3♥. North does not aware of the irregularity committed by East and he slides the bidding tray to the other side of the screen inadvertently. North is assumed to have accepted such irregularity on behalf of his Partner (South) on the other side of the screen. Effective Date The new regulation shall be implemented from 8th November 2008. Note (1): The amendment can be found at page 27 of WBF General Conditions of Contest (www.worldbridge.org/departments/rules/GeneralConditionsOfContest2008.pdf) Note (2): otherwise Law 23 may apply. ------------------- MBVSubrahmanyam

WBF code of practice reads:- Law25. Using bidding boxes a call is made when a bidding card is placed on the tray and released. When screens are in use Law25 applies as written.A purposeful correction is not allowed. MBVSubrahmanyam. India

Good point/tip fred! MBV

still it was not a played card! MBVSubrahmanyam.