And South, because East had opened the bidding, could place him with the heart king.

East opened with a weak two-bid in diamonds and had a problem at his next turn.

East opened one heart in third position, expecting to bid to a game and perhaps even a slam.

On the diagramed deal, East opened one club, strong and artificial.

With the hand of a lifetime East opened six hearts.

As South she was under pressure when East opened three hearts.

East has opened one club, and West leads that suit.

At the other table, East opened two spades in the third position.

Whether or not East should open the bidding in third seat is a close point.

It seems odd that East did not open the bidding.