The Aces on Bridge: Wednesday, 4 February 2026

With no shape and few extras to speak of, I can take or leave a double on this hand, but I will go low today. I would double if partner were not a passed hand, though, and maybe even if I were in fourth seat instead of third. With this shape, it is more comfortable (in my opinion) to double with three small or A-x-x than with a soft honor. This way, at least if partner has a doubleton, my holding is not wasted.