| Deal 8 3NT |
♠ A Q J 10 7 ♥ A 5 ♦ K 10 4 ♣ A 7 2 |
The bidding has been as shown. Partner led the ♥2, dummy played the ♥A and it is your play. When you have made your choice click NEXT . |
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♠ ♥ 2 ♦ ♣ |
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♠ K 6 2 ♥ K Q 3 ♦ 10 9 8 5 ♣ 9 7 3 |
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♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ |
| Deal 8 3NT |
♠ A Q J 10 7 ♥ A 5 ♦ K 10 4 ♣ A 7 2 |
Play the ♥Q (or ♥K).
You know partner has a 4-card ♥ suit, (he led the deuce), and you know it is headed by an honor. You hope the honor is the ♥J, but in any case you must get your high ♥s out of the way. Declarer will probably come to his hand and then take a ♠ finesse. You win the ♠K, take your other high ♥, then lead your ♥3 toward your partner. As you see, partner did hold the ♥ J 9, so your side wins 3 ♥ tricks. If declarer played low on the first trick you would win the ♥Q, then play the ♥K to dummy's ♥A. Deal 9 |
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♠ 9 8 3 ♥ J 9 6 2 ♦ A 8 5 3 ♣ Q 8 |
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♠ K 6 2 ♥ K Q 3 ♦ 10 9 8 5 ♣ 9 7 3 |
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♠ 5 4 ♥ 10 8 7 4 ♦ Q J 6 ♣ K 6 5 4 |