Deal 20
 
  4♠ Dbld



 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♠
pass2♣pass3♣
pass4♠passpass
doublepasspasspass

The bidding has been as shown.
The contract is 4♠ and it is your lead.

When you have made your choice click NEXT .
♠ A
Q J 10 6
8 7 5 3
♣ A 7 4 2



 


 

 
Deal 20
 
  4♠ Dbld



 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♠
pass2♣pass3♣
pass4♠passpass
doublepasspasspass

Did you choose the Q?
I was afraid you would.
That is wrong, but because this is the last Deal I'm going to give you another chance.

Look at the bidding carefully, then ask yourself why you doubled.

Now pick the opening lead that will set the contract, then click NEXT .
♠ A
Q J 10 6
8 7 5 3
♣ A 7 4 2



 


 

 
Deal 20
 
  4♠ Dbld
♠ Q 10 8 5
K 5 4
A 10
♣ K J 9 6
  Lead the ♣A, then follow with a small ♣.

North/South apparently have 8 or more ♣s between them, which leaves partner with a singleton at most.

Partner will ruff the second ♣, and when you get into the lead with the Ace of trumps you will play a third ♣ which he will again ruff.

That's why you doubled.

 To Lesson 
♠ A
Q J 10 6
8 7 5 3
♣ A 7 4 2
♠ 7 4 2
9 8 7 2
Q J 6 4 2
♣ 3
  ♠ K J 9 6 3
A 6
K 9
♣ Q 10 8 5