The Director was called to the table after play. The claim (agreed) was that the North player had made an extended pause before passing and the suggested logical alternative bid for South player was pass. Should an adjusted score of 3 Diamonds making 8 tricks (+100 to North - South) be awarded?
Club Bridge, English Bridge Union.
Other tables scores for N-S
2 x 650 4S+1 by S
3 x 620 4S= by S
2 x 170 3S+1 by S
[1 x 170 2S+2 by S]
1 x 200 5D-2 by W
Two independent players think the 3S bid is clear-cut. Only E and W at the table thought Pass a logical alternative.