Deal 15	♠ 7 5 4 ♥ A Q 8 7 5 ♦ 9 6 3 ♣ 8 4		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH pass pass 1♦ pass 1♥ pass 2NT pass 3NT pass pass pass South is to play 3NT. West leads the ♠2. East puts on the ♠J. Make a Plan, then click NEXT .
	♠ A Q 3 ♥ 6 3 ♦ A K 5 4 ♣ A Q 6 5

 

Deal 15      3NT OL: ♠2	♠ 7 5 4 ♥ A Q 8 7 5 ♦ 9 6 3 ♣ 8 4		South is to play 3NT. West leads the ♠2. East puts on the ♠J. Winners:   ♠ = 2   ♥ = 1   ♦ = 2   ♣ = 1   Total = 6 You need three more winners. It is possible your fourth ♦ can be established, but that needs a 3-3 split. It's also possible that the ♣ finesse will work, and also the ♥ finesse. Since you need the ♥ finesse anyway you should go ahead and try to establish the ♥s. Win the first trick with your ♠Q and play a low ♥, ducking in dummy. East will no doubt win a cheap trick but no matter. When you next gain the lead play your other low ♥ and finesse the ♥Q. Assume this wins (if it doesn't you will be going down for sure). Play the ♥A and if both defenders follow your other 2 ♥s are good and your contract is made. Click NEXT to see the full Deal and whether you made the contract or not.
	♠ A Q 3 ♥ 6 3 ♦ A K 5 4 ♣ A Q 6 5

 

Deal 15      3NT OL: ♠2	♠ 7 5 4 ♥ A Q 8 7 5 ♦ 9 6 3 ♣ 8 4		Ducking the first ♥ and finessing the second could let you wind up with no tricks at all in the ♥ suit. But, it is your only chance to make the contract.  Deal 16
♠ K 10 8 2 ♥ K 10 4 ♦ 8 7 2 ♣ K J 7		♠ J 9 6 ♥ J 9 2 ♦ Q J 10 ♣ 10 9 3 2
	♠ A Q 3 ♥ 6 3 ♦ A K 5 4 ♣ A Q 6 5