Courtesy R. Krishnan - (Kista).
Artificial Intelligence has created a huge impact on life as we know it. It has also impinged on our beloved game of bridge as this story shows-
The bridge table was a battlefield. On one side, the formidable duo of "The Generals" – a retired brigadier and his wife, a former intelligence officer. Their brows furrowed in concentration, their minds a whirlwind of complex calculations. On the other side, "The Innocents" – a retired librarian and her husband, a kindly baker. Their faces a mixture of bewildered confusion and resigned acceptance.
The Generals, with the precision of seasoned strategists, launched their attack. A barrage of bids, a symphony of cryptic signals, a relentless assault on The Innocents' fragile defenses. The librarian, bless her soul, stared at her hand, a deer caught in the headlights. The baker, meanwhile, was busy humming a forgotten tune and occasionally adjusting his spectacles.
The Generals, with the ruthlessness of seasoned conquerors, seized every opportunity. A misplaced card here, a hesitant bid there, and The Innocents' hopes crumbled like a poorly constructed soufflé. The Generals, with the arrogance of true masters, exchanged knowing glances and savored their impending victory.
The Innocents, however, possessed a secret weapon – sheer, blissful ignorance. The baker, oblivious to the strategic maneuvering, played his cards with a childlike innocence. He followed his gut, a surprisingly effective strategy against the Generals' overthinking. The librarian, overwhelmed by the complexity of the game, resorted to a simple rule: "If in doubt, play low." This surprisingly disoriented the Generals, who were accustomed to anticipating every move.
The tide began to turn. The Generals, bewildered by the unexpected turns of events, started to make uncharacteristic errors. The brigadier, his mind clouded with frustration, bid a disastrous slam. The intelligence officer, her focus shattered, misjudged a crucial card. The Innocents, seizing the moment, capitalized on their opponents' missteps.
The final hand was a nail-biting affair. The Generals, cornered but not defeated, unleashed a desperate gambit. The brigadier, in a last-ditch effort, attempted a daring bluff. But the baker, with a mischievous glint in his eye, calmly played the ace of spades, shattering the Generals' hopes.
The Generals, defeated and bewildered, stared in disbelief at the score. The Innocents, beaming with unexpected triumph, celebrated their improbable victory with a round of polite applause. The librarian, still slightly confused, simply smiled and said, "I told you, low is always best."
As the Generals retreated, defeated but not entirely discouraged, they muttered under their breath, "These amateurs... they must have cheated." The Innocents, meanwhile, savored their victory, vowing to never underestimate the power of blissful ignorance. After all, in the unpredictable world of bridge, sometimes the most effective strategy is to simply play from the heart, and let the chips fall where they may.
Disclaimer : All opinions are entirely those of the author and are no reflection of the views of the BridgeFromHome Team.
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